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Last updated on May 18, 2026
Average rent in
Chestnut Hill, Newton, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 18, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Chestnut Hill
$4,300/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Chestnut Hill is $4,300 per month as of May 2026. This is 121% above the national average rent, or $2,351 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chestnut Hill
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Chestnut Hill rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Chestnut Hill, Newton, MA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Chestnut Hill, Newton, MA
Average rent prices in Chestnut Hill have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Chestnut Hill, Newton, MA
Rent prices in Chestnut Hill vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chestnut Hill is $4,150, whereas a house costs $7,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Chestnut Hill run $3,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,880 | 9% | - | |
1 bedroom | $3,000 |  3% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $4,700 | No Change | 49% | |
3 bedroom | $5,495 | No Change | 29% | |
4 bedroom | $7,000 | No Change | 58% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cleveland Circle | $5,250 | |
Jamaica Hills Pond | $3,831 | |
Newton Center | $3,050 | |
Newton Corner | $2,975 | |
Thompsonville | $4,330 | |
Washington Square | $3,675 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,150 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,650 | 261% | No Change | |
Houses | $7,550 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,880
Last 30 days
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,700
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
49%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,495
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
29%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
58%
Jamaica Hills Pond
Average rent
$3,831
Cleveland Circle
Average rent
$5,250
Washington Square
Average rent
$3,675
Newton Center
Average rent
$3,050
Newton Corner
Average rent
$2,975
Thompsonville
Average rent
$4,330
Apartments
Average rent
$4,150
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
261%
Houses
Average rent
$7,550
The table above reflects average rent prices in Chestnut Hill, 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.
How does rent in Chestnut Hill, Newton, MA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Chestnut Hill and Jamaica Hills Pond by all bedroom counts and property types.
Chestnut Hill
121%higher than the national median
97%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chestnut Hill, Newton, MA is 12% higher than the median rent in Jamaica Hills Pond, Boston, MA.
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Discover rentals in Chestnut Hill, Newton, MA
5d+ ago
Chestnut Hill apartment for rent in Newton
3 beds
2 baths
$4,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 5
3d ago
Chestnut Hill condo for rent in Newton
4 beds
2 baths
$5,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Chestnut Hill apartment for rent in Newton
4 beds
2 baths
$8,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Chestnut Hill apartment for rent in Newton
2 beds
2 baths
$3,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Chestnut Hill apartment for rent in Newton
2 beds
1 bath
$3,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 29
5d+ ago
219 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02467
1 bed
1 bath
$3,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Chestnut Hill apartment for rent in Newton
3 beds
2 baths
$4,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 5
5d+ ago
Chestnut Hill condo for rent in Newton
55 Eliot Cres #2, Newton, MA 02467
4 beds
3 baths
$6,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Chestnut Hill apartment for rent in Newton
3 beds
1.5 baths
$4,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Chestnut Hill apartment for rent in Newton
3 beds
2 baths
$4,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Chestnut Hill apartment for rent in Newton
3 beds
2 baths
$4,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
219 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02467
1 bed
1 bath
$3,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Chestnut Hill condo for rent in Newton
55 Eliot Cres #2, Newton, MA 02467
4 beds
3 baths
$6,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Chestnut Hill apartment for rent in Newton
4 beds
2 baths
$5,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 31
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Frequently asked questions for Chestnut Hill, Newton, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Chestnut Hill rental market.
How much is rent in Chestnut Hill?
The average rent in Chestnut Hill is $4,300 per month as of May 16, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chestnut Hill?
Average rent prices in Chestnut Hill have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Chestnut Hill rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chestnut Hill is 121% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,351 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Chestnut Hill?
To comfortably afford rent in Chestnut Hill, you'd need to earn approximately $172,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).