Last updated on June 14, 2026

Average rent in
Newton, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Newton

$1,487/mo

decreased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Newton is $1,487 per month as of June 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $462 less per month.

$1.16

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Newton

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Newton rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

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 13% 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 $1,250, whereas a house costs $1,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Newton run $895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.

Listings

Studio

$850

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,075

195%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,410

1%

11%

3 bedroom

$1,657

5%

10%

4 bedroom

$2,247

6%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$850

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,075

Last 30 days

195%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,410

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,657

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,247

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

18%

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$1,487
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,499
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Newton, NC is 1% lower than the median rent in Catawba, NC.

Discover rentals in Newton, NC

1107 N College Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Townhouse for rent in Newton

2BD/1BA Unit in HIckory

1107 N College Ave, Newton, NC 28658

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

House for rent

1326 N Frye Ave #I - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Newton

1326 N Frye Ave #I, Newton, NC 28658

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 26

405 E J St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Newton

2 beds

1 bath

$1,155

House for rent

Available Jun 15

1926 Tranquility Cir #E - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Townhouse for rent in Newton

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,600

$1,500

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jun 1

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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 $1,487 per month as of June 13, 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 13% since last year.

How does Newton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Newton is 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $462 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 $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Newton?

Newton offers pet-friendly options for renters with furry companions. About 31% of listings welcome pets, providing a solid selection for those seeking apartments that accommodate their animals.

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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