Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Newton, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Newton

$1,587/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Newton is $1,587 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $312 less per month.

$1.48

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Newton

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Newton rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Newton, NC

Average rent prices in Newton have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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, NC

Rent prices in Newton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Newton is $1,700, whereas a house costs $1,637. 1-bedroom apartments in Newton run $1,304 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,045.

Listings

1 bedroom

$900

1%

-

2 bedroom

$1,350

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,700

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,250

No Change

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Newton, NC, 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, NC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Newton and Catawba by all bedroom counts and property types.

Newton

Median rent price$1,587
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,710
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Newton, NC is 7% lower than the median rent in Catawba, NC.

Discover rentals in Newton, NC

Apt-East-J-Street-310 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Apt-East-J-Street-310

310 E J St, Newton, NC 28658

2 beds

1 bath

$925

749 Mylinda Dr #749 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Newton

2BD/1BA Duplex in Newton

749 Mylinda Dr #749, Newton, NC 28658

2 beds

1 bath

$1,025

1600 N Rankin Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Newton

1600 N Rankin Ave, Newton, NC 28658

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

226 Park Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Newton

2BD/1.5BA Unit in Newton, North Carolina!

226 Park Ln, Newton, NC 28658

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,125

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Frequently asked questions for Newton, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Newton rental market.

How much is rent in Newton?

The average rent in Newton is $1,587 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Newton?

Average rent prices in Newton have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Newton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Newton is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $312 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Newton?

To comfortably afford rent in Newton, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/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).

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