Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 5, 2026
Average rent in
Newton Center, Newton, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 5, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Newton Center
$3,400/mo
51%vs previous year
The average rent in Newton Center is $3,400 per month as of August 2026. This is 78% above the national average rent, or $1,490 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Newton Center
19
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Newton Center rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Newton Center, Newton, MA
Average rent prices in Newton Center have decreased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 51% 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
Newton Center, Newton, MA
Rent prices in Newton Center vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Newton Center is $3,957, whereas a house costs $3,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Newton Center run $3,362 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,300 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $3,612 |  7% | 49% | |
2 bedroom | $3,350 | 6% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $4,500 | 12% | - | |
4 bedroom | $4,995 | 2% | 36% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Chestnut Hill | $4,295 | |
Newton Corner | $2,800 | |
Newton Highlands | $4,250 | |
Newtonville | $3,500 | |
Nonantum | $3,499 | |
West Newton | $3,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,957 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,900 | 26% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,750 | 20% | No Change | |
Rooms | $2,130 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,300
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,612
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
49%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,350
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,995
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
36%
Chestnut Hill
Average rent
$4,295
Newton Corner
Average rent
$2,800
Newton Highlands
Average rent
$4,250
Newtonville
Average rent
$3,500
Nonantum
Average rent
$3,499
West Newton
Average rent
$3,000
Apartments
Average rent
$3,957
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
26%
Houses
Average rent
$3,750
Last 30 days
20%
Rooms
Average rent
$2,130
The table above reflects average rent prices in Newton Center, 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 Newton Center, Newton, MA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Newton Center and Chestnut Hill by all bedroom counts and property types.
Newton Center
78%higher than the national median
125%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Newton Center, Newton, MA is 21% lower than the median rent in Chestnut Hill, Newton, MA.
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5d+ ago
Newton Center apartment for rent in Newton
4 beds
2 baths
$4,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Newton Center house for rent in Newton
20 Albion Pl, Newton, MA 02459
5 beds
3.5 baths
$10,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
1d ago
Newton Center apartment for rent in Newton
47 Chase St #4, Newton, MA 02459
3 beds
2 baths
$5,700
$5,600
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Newton Center house for rent in Newton
20 Albion Pl, Newton, MA 02459
5 beds
3.5 baths
$10,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
1d ago
Newton Center apartment for rent in Newton
47 Chase St #4, Newton, MA 02459
3 beds
2 baths
$5,700
$5,600
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
3d ago
Newton Center house for rent in Newton
65 Gray Cliff Rd #NA, Newton, MA 02459
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Newton Center apartment for rent in Newton
5 beds
3 baths
$7,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Newton Center apartment for rent in Newton
47 Chase St #4, Newton, MA 02459
3 beds
2 baths
$5,700
$5,600
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Newton Center apartment for rent in Newton
4 beds
2 baths
$4,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
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Frequently asked questions for Newton Center, Newton, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Newton Center rental market.
How much is rent in Newton Center?
The average rent in Newton Center is $3,400 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Newton Center?
Average rent prices in Newton Center have decreased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 51% since last year.
How does Newton Center rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Newton Center is 78% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,490 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Newton Center?
To comfortably afford rent in Newton Center, you'd need to earn approximately $136,000/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).