Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Newton, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Newton

$1,800/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Newton is $1,800 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $150 less per month.

$10.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Newton

41

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Newton rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Newton, NJ

Average rent prices in Newton have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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, NJ

Rent prices in Newton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Newton is $1,650, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Newton run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,895.

Listings

Studio

$1,625

53%

-

1 bedroom

$1,600

1%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,075

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$2,900

5%

24%

4 bedroom

$3,850

6%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,625

Last 30 days

53%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,075

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

24%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,850

Last 30 days

6%

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

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

Newton

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,388
increased by22%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Newton, NJ is 25% lower than the median rent in Blairstown, NJ.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Blairstown

$2,388

increased by16%
Last year
Boonton

$2,910

decreased by6%
Last year
Hackettstown

$2,750

increased by6%
Last year
Hardyston Township

$2,300

N/A
Last year
Hopatcong

$2,650

decreased by12%
Last year
Lafayette Township

$2,000

N/A
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Discover rentals in Newton, NJ

83 High St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Newton

2 Stories - Newton Town, NJ

83 High St #2, Newton, NJ 07860

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

Apartment for rent

55 Madison St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Newton

2 Stories, Multi Floor Unit - Newton Town, NJ

55 Madison St #3, Newton, NJ 07860

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

Apartment for rent

3 Swartswood Rd #20 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Newton

Apartment Complex, One Floor Unit - Newton Town, NJ

3 Swartswood Rd #20, Newton, NJ 07860

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

Apartment for rent

293 Spring St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Newton

Updated Second Floor Unit

293 Spring St #B, Newton, NJ 07860

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 5

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Frequently asked questions for Newton, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Newton rental market.

How much is rent in Newton?

The average rent in Newton is $1,800 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Newton?

Average rent prices in Newton have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Newton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Newton is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 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 $72,000/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's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,600 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for approximately $2,100. These figures reflect the current market after Newton established more consistent pricing following a period of minimal rental inventory.

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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