Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Average rent in
Newton, MA

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Newton, MA is $3,486. This is +83%, or $1,585, higher than the national average.

$2.36

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,486

increased by14%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

182

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Newton, MA is $3,486. This is +83%, or $1,585, higher than the national average.

$2.36

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
36%
34%
18%
10%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

72%
28%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Newton, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Newton, MA have decreased by 5% in the last month and have increased by 14% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Newton, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Newton, MA is $3,301. A 1-bedroom apartment in Newton, MA costs about $2,550 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,250. Houses for rent in Newton, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $5,100.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,500

3%

4%

2 bedroom

$3,200

2%

7%

3 bedroom

$4,150

3%

5%

4 bedroom

$5,499

1%

15%

Studio

$2,482

5%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$2,482

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,150

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,499

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Newton, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Newton, MA to other cities

Median rent prices in Newton, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Boston, MA.

Newton

Median rent price$3,486
increased by83%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,450
increased by81%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Newton, MA is 1% higher than the median rent in Boston, MA.

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Discover rentals in Newton, MA

3 Eliot Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

6.6

Good

3 Eliot Avenue

8 Eliot Ave Apt 3, Newton, MA 02467

1 bed

1 bath

$950

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

17 Hammond Pond Pkwy #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Thompsonville condo for rent in Newton

2 beds

1 bath

$2,550

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Condo for rent

Available Feb 25

230 Walnut St #20A - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

Newtonville apartment for rent in Newton

2 beds

1 bath

$2,750

$2,600

Price drop

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

71 Cherry St #2 - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

West Newton apartment for rent in Newton

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 10

451 Wolcott St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Auburndale apartment for rent in Newton

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

15 Pennsylvania Ave Unit 1 #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Newton Upper Falls condo for rent in Newton

CONDOS - Newton, MA

15 Pennsylvania Ave Unit 1 #1, Newton, MA 02464

3 beds

1 bath

$2,800

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Condo for rent

23 Saint James Ter ## 25 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Newton Corner house for rent in Newton

3 beds

1 bath

$2,900

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

House for rent

28 Woodward St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Newton Highlands apartment for rent in Newton

3 beds

2 baths

$2,950

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1