Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Newton, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Newton

$1,700/mo

decreased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Newton is $1,700 per month as of July 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $230 less per month.

$17.36

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Newton

34

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Newton rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 15% 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 $2,500. 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

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,900

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$3,300

1%

17%

4 bedroom

$4,000

17%

21%

Studio

Average rent

$1,625

Last 30 days

53%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

21%

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$1,700
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Newton, NJ is 32% lower than the median rent in Blairstown, NJ.

Discover rentals in Newton, NJ

7 E Stuart St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Newton

MULTI_FAMILY - Newton Town, NJ

7 E Stuart St, Newton, NJ 07860

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

Apartment for rent

55 Madison St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Newton

MULTI_FAMILY - Newton Town, NJ

55 Madison St #3, Newton, NJ 07860

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

House for rent in Newton

14 Hillside Ter #B, Newton, NJ 07860

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

House for rent

3 Swartswood Rd #20 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Newton

APARTMENT - Newton Town, NJ

3 Swartswood Rd #20, Newton, NJ 07860

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,700 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Newton?

Average rent prices in Newton have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.

How does Newton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Newton is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $230 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 $68,000/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 Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Newton average around $1,590/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,210/month.

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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