Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Newton, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Newton
$1,650/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Newton is $1,650 per month as of October 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $250 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Newton
21
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Newton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Newton, NC
Average rent prices in Newton have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,589, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Newton run $1,630 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,507.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,295 | 5% | 21% | |
2 bedroom | $1,400 |  3% | 22% | |
3 bedroom | $1,700 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,020 | 5% | 1% |
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 | $1,589 | 10% | 7% | |
Condos | $1,150 | No Change | 18% | |
Houses | $1,650 | No Change | 3% |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
21%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
22%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,020
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
1%
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
$1,589
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
7%
Condos
Average rent
$1,150
Last year
18%
Houses
Average rent
$1,650
Last year
3%
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
13%lower than the national median
3%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Newton, NC is 11% lower than the median rent in Catawba, NC.
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14%Discover rentals in Newton, NC
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Newton
1600 N Rankin Ave, Newton, NC 28658
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Fees may apply. 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
Townhouse for rent in Newton
226 Park Ln, Newton, NC 28658
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,025
Price dropped $70Fees may apply. 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
Townhouse for rent in Newton
228 Park Ln, Newton, NC 28658
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,025
Fees may apply. 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
Condo for rent in Newton
800 Saint James Church Rd, Newton, NC 28658
3 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Newton
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Fees may apply. 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
Townhouse for rent in Newton
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,395
Fees may apply. 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
10h ago
Apartment for rent in Newton
1326 N Frye Ave #I, Newton, NC 28658
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Fees may apply. The 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 25
10h ago
Apartment for rent in Newton
1326 N Frye Ave #L, Newton, NC 28658
1 bed
1 bath
$1,025
Fees may apply. The 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 Oct 28
2d ago
836-971 836-971 AC Little Dr Legacy Homes, Newton, NC 28658
3 beds
2 baths
$1,897–$2,182
Fees may apply. 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
756 W 25th St, Newton, NC 28658
3 beds
2 baths
$1,699
Fees may apply. 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
10h ago
Apartment for rent in Newton
1326 N Frye Ave #L, Newton, NC 28658
1 bed
1 bath
$1,025
Fees may apply. The 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 Oct 28
10h ago
Apartment for rent in Newton
1326 N Frye Ave #I, Newton, NC 28658
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Fees may apply. The 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 25
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Newton
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,599
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
756 W 25th St, Newton, NC 28658
3 beds
2 baths
$1,699
Fees may apply. 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
1d ago
House for rent in Newton
4 beds
2 baths
$1,885
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Newton
2112 N Stewart Ave, Newton, NC 28658
2 beds
1 bath
$1,218
Fees may apply. The 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
2d ago
836-971 836-971 AC Little Dr Legacy Homes, Newton, NC 28658
3 beds
2 baths
$1,897–$2,182
Fees may apply. 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
756 W 25th St, Newton, NC 28658
3 beds
2 baths
$1,699
Fees may apply. 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
Townhouse for rent in Newton
1600 N Rankin Ave, Newton, NC 28658
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Fees may apply. 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
Townhouse for rent in Newton
226 Park Ln, Newton, NC 28658
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,025
Price dropped $70Fees may apply. 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
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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 $1,650 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Newton?
Average rent prices in Newton have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Newton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Newton is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 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 $66,000/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).