Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Average rent in
Newton, MA

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Newton, MA is $3,350. This is +76%, or $1,450, higher than the national average.

$2.16

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,350

increased by7%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

176

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Newton, MA is $3,350. This is +76%, or $1,450, higher than the national average.

$2.16

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
38%
33%
13%
13%
$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 1% in the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $2,495 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,100. Houses for rent in Newton, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,600.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,422

3%

9%

2 bedroom

$3,000

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$4,150

1%

No Change

4 bedroom

$5,700

11%

14%

Studio

$2,485

No Change

2%

Studio

Average rent

$2,485

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,422

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,150

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,700

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

14%

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$3,350
increased by76%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,380
increased by78%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

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

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Discover rentals in Newton, MA

14 Lyons Ct #1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Nonantum apartment for rent in Newton

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 1

10 Morgan Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Nonantum house for rent in Newton

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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

House for rent

1026 Chestnut St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Newton Upper Falls apartment for rent in Newton

2 beds

1 bath

$2,450

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

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 1

230 Walnut St #24 - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

Newtonville apartment for rent in Newton

2 beds

1 bath

$2,485

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

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 1

113 Withington Rd #113 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Newtonville apartment for rent in Newton

113 Withington Rd #113, Newton, MA 02460

3 beds

1 bath

$2,695

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

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 16

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 Street #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