Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Average rent in
Newton, MA

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Newton, MA is $3,450. This is +77%, or $1,501, higher than the national average.

$2.32

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,450

increased by17%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

195

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Newton, MA is $3,450. This is +77%, or $1,501, higher than the national average.

$2.32

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
37%
34%
17%
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 increased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 17% 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 $3,300. 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 $5,499.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,537

2%

4%

2 bedroom

$3,200

2%

6%

3 bedroom

$4,300

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$5,499

No Change

30%

Studio

$2,300

2%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,537

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,499

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

30%

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$3,450
increased by77%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,395
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Newton, MA is 2% higher than the median rent in Boston, MA.

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162 162 Eastside Pkwy #1T - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Newtonville apartment for rent in Newton

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100

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

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75 Fuller St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Newton apartment for rent in Newton

$2,300 2 Bed 1 Bath Waltham

75 Fuller St #2, Newton, MA 02453

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

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

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Available Apr 15

266 Adams St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Nonantum apartment for rent in Newton

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

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

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

17 Hammond Pond Pkwy #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Thompsonville condo for rent in Newton

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

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

Condo for rent

Available Feb 25

9 Hammond Pond Pkwy #2 - Photo 1 of 1

47m ago

Thompsonville 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 1

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

5d+ ago

Newtonville 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 Aug 1

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

274 Newtonville Ave #274 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Newtonville condo for rent in Newton

CONDOS - Newton, MA

274 Newtonville Ave #274, Newton, MA 02460

3 beds

1 bath

$2,800

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

Condo for rent