Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 20, 2026
Average rent in
Newton Center, Newton, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 20, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Newton Center
$4,000/mo
48%vs previous year
The average rent in Newton Center is $4,000 per month as of October 2026. This is 111% above the national average rent, or $2,100 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Newton Center
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 48% 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 $3,650, whereas a house costs $4,795. 1-bedroom apartments in Newton Center run $3,411 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,928.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,200 | No Change |  3% | |
1 bedroom | $2,912 | 11% | 38% | |
2 bedroom | $4,187 | 10% | 16% | |
3 bedroom | $4,700 | 20% | 20% | |
4 bedroom | $4,895 | 12% | 15% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Chestnut Hill | $5,250 | |
Newton Corner | $2,895 | |
Newton Highlands | $4,219 | |
Newtonville | $3,053 | |
Nonantum | $3,217 | |
West Newton | $3,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,650 | 36% | 6% | |
Condos | $3,300 | 22% | 11% | |
Houses | $4,795 | 55% | 4% | |
Rooms | $1,460 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,200
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,912
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
38%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,187
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
16%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,700
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
20%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,895
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
15%
Chestnut Hill
Average rent
$5,250
Newton Corner
Average rent
$2,895
Newton Highlands
Average rent
$4,219
Newtonville
Average rent
$3,053
Nonantum
Average rent
$3,217
West Newton
Average rent
$3,000
Apartments
Average rent
$3,650
Last 30 days
36%
Last year
6%
Condos
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
22%
Last year
11%
Houses
Average rent
$4,795
Last 30 days
55%
Last year
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,460
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
111%higher than the national median
176%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Newton Center, Newton, MA is 24% lower than the median rent in Chestnut Hill, Newton, MA.
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Discover rentals in Newton Center, Newton, MA
5d+ ago
Newton Center condo for rent in Newton
4 beds
2 baths
$3,400
The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo 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 base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Newton Center apartment for rent in Newton
2 beds
2 baths
$3,400
Price dropped $200The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Newton Center apartment for rent in Newton
1 bed
1 bath
$2,450
Price dropped $200The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Newton Center apartment for rent in Newton
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Price dropped $200The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Newton Center condo for rent in Newton
4 beds
2 baths
$3,400
The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Newton Center apartment for rent in Newton
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Price dropped $200The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Newton Center apartment for rent in Newton
2 beds
2 baths
$3,400
Price dropped $200The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 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 base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5h ago
Newton Center house for rent in Newton
40 Willow St, Newton, MA 02459
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Dec 5
5d+ ago
Newton Center condo for rent in Newton
4 beds
2 baths
$3,400
The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Newton Center apartment for rent in Newton
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Price dropped $200The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Newton Center apartment for rent in Newton
2 beds
2 baths
$3,400
Price dropped $200The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 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 $4,000 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Newton Center?
Average rent prices in Newton Center have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 48% since last year.
How does Newton Center rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Newton Center is 111% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,100 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 $160,000/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).