Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Newton, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Newton
$1,400/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Newton is $1,400 per month as of July 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $530 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Newton
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Newton rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Newton, NC, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Newton, NC
Average rent prices in Newton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $1,125, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Newton run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,199.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $700 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,125 | 1% | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,255 | 4% |  8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,600 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $1,750 | No Change | 16% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Newton, NC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,125 | 8% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,150 | 47% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,600 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,170 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$700
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,255
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
16%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Newton, NC.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
8%
Condos
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
47%
Houses
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,170
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
27%lower than the national median
7%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Newton, NC is 22% lower than the median rent in Catawba, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,800
6%$1,087
10%$1,995
1%$1,251
15%$1,397
$1,400
39%$1,750
$1,200
5%$1,397
7%$2,000
10%$1,400
2%$2,125
2%Discover rentals in Newton, NC
3d ago
310 E J St, Newton, NC 28658
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
3d ago
312 E J St, Newton, NC 28658
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Newton
1107 N College Ave, Newton, NC 28658
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Newton
2050 Rocketts Way, Newton, NC 28658
3 beds
2 baths
$1,650
House for rent
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Newton
756 W 25th St, Newton, NC 28658
3 beds
2 baths
$1,775
House for rent
1d ago
836-971 836-971 AC Little Dr Legacy Homes, Newton, NC 28658
3 beds
2 baths
$1,950
House for rent
3d ago
312 E J St, Newton, NC 28658
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
310 E J St, Newton, NC 28658
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
1d ago
836-971 836-971 AC Little Dr Legacy Homes, Newton, NC 28658
3 beds
2 baths
$1,950
House for rent
3d ago
312 E J St, Newton, NC 28658
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
310 E J St, Newton, NC 28658
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Newton
4 beds
2 baths
$1,750
House for rent
Available Jun 16
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Newton
756 W 25th St, Newton, NC 28658
3 beds
2 baths
$1,775
House for rent
1d ago
836-971 836-971 AC Little Dr Legacy Homes, Newton, NC 28658
3 beds
2 baths
$1,950
House for rent
3d ago
312 E J St, Newton, NC 28658
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
310 E J St, Newton, NC 28658
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,400 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Newton?
Average rent prices in Newton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does Newton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Newton is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $530 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 $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Newton?
Based on our current listings, about 23% of Newton apartments welcome pets, which works out to roughly 7 pet-friendly units each month from the city's average inventory of 30 listings.
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).