Bedroom count
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Last updated on July 3, 2026
Average rent in
Chestnut Hill, Newton, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 3, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Chestnut Hill
$4,150/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Chestnut Hill is $4,150 per month as of June 2026. This is 113% above the national average rent, or $2,200 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chestnut Hill
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Chestnut Hill rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Chestnut Hill, Newton, MA
Average rent prices in Chestnut Hill have increased by 2% 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 $4,200, whereas a house costs $4,795. 1-bedroom apartments in Chestnut Hill run $2,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,956 | 9% | - | |
1 bedroom | $3,050 |  1% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $3,000 | 8% | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $4,200 | 1% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $6,450 | 16% | 60% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cleveland Circle | $5,017 | |
Jamaica Hills Pond | $3,475 | |
Newton Center | $4,187 | |
Newton Corner | $2,900 | |
Thompsonville | $4,380 | |
Washington Square | $4,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,200 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,100 | 41% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,795 | 69% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,956
Last 30 days
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,050
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,450
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
60%
Jamaica Hills Pond
Average rent
$3,475
Cleveland Circle
Average rent
$5,017
Washington Square
Average rent
$4,300
Newton Center
Average rent
$4,187
Newton Corner
Average rent
$2,900
Thompsonville
Average rent
$4,380
Apartments
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
41%
Houses
Average rent
$4,795
Last 30 days
69%
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
113%higher than the national median
78%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chestnut Hill, Newton, MA is 19% 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
8 Eliot Ave #C, Newton, MA 02467
4 beds
1 bath
$950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Chestnut Hill apartment for rent in Newton
8 Eliot Ave #D, Newton, MA 02467
4 beds
1 bath
$1,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Chestnut Hill apartment for rent in Newton
8 Eliot Ave #A, Newton, MA 02467
4 beds
1 bath
$1,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Chestnut Hill apartment for rent in Newton
8 Hammondswood Rd #1, Newton, MA 02467
4 beds
2 baths
$4,600
$4,200
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 20
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
4 beds
2 baths
$5,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 31
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
797 Boylston St #2, Newton, MA 02467
3 beds
1 bath
$4,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
Chestnut Hill apartment for rent in Newton
3 beds
1.5 baths
$4,200
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
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
2d 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
5 beds
2 baths
$6,400
$6,000
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 5
5d+ ago
Chestnut Hill apartment for rent in Newton
8 Hammondswood Rd #1, Newton, MA 02467
4 beds
2 baths
$4,600
$4,200
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 20
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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 $4,150 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chestnut Hill?
Average rent prices in Chestnut Hill have increased by 2% 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 113% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,200 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 $166,000/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).