Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Newton Centre Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,500 (59 Rentals)

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40 Newton St
$2,100 - $3,000
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$2,100 - $3,000

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

40 Newton St

40 Newton StBoston, MA 02135
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76 Dunboy St
$2,200 - $2,250
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$2,200 - $2,250

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available May 1

76 Dunboy St

76 Dunboy StBoston, MA 02135
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property at 111 Tremont St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

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111 Tremont St

BostonMA02135

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17 Fairbanks St
$2,500 - $3,400
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$2,500 - $3,400

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$2,500 - $3,400
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

17 Fairbanks St

17 Fairbanks StBoston, MA 02135
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property at 13 Nonantum Pl

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

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13 Nonantum Pl

NewtonMA02458
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158 Adams St, Unit 2, Unit 2
$2,100
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$2,100

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$2,100
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158 Adams St, Unit 2, Unit 2

158 Adams StNewton, MA 02458
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property at 11 Walnut Hill Rd

$2,200

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$2,200

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11 Walnut Hill Rd

NewtonMA02459

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8 Mechanic St
$2,300 - $2,700
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$2,300 - $2,700

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$2,300 - $2,700
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8 Mechanic St

8 Mechanic StNewton, MA 02464
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53 Wyman St
$2,350 - $2,700
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$2,350 - $2,700

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$2,350 - $2,700
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53 Wyman St

53 Wyman StWaban, MA 02468
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26 Jefferson St
$2,400 - $2,480
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$2,400 - $2,480

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$2,400 - $2,480
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26 Jefferson St

26 Jefferson StNewton, MA 02458
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50 Hawthorn St
$2,400 - $2,800
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$2,400 - $2,800

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$2,400 - $2,800
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50 Hawthorn St

50 Hawthorn StNewton, MA 02458
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property at 440 Newtonville Ave

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

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440 Newtonville Ave

NewtonMA02460

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457 Centre Street
$2,450 - $3,200
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$2,450 - $3,200

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$2,450 - $3,200
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457 Centre Street

457 Centre StNewton, MA 02458
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326 Hammond St
$2,500 - $3,200
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$2,500 - $3,200

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$2,500 - $3,200
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326 Hammond St

326 Hammond StChestnut Hill, MA 02467
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200 Sumner St
$2,500 - $2,900
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$2,500 - $2,900

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$2,500 - $2,900
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200 Sumner St

200 Sumner StNewton, MA 02459
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33 Paul St
$2,500 - $2,800
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$2,500 - $2,800

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$2,500 - $2,800
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33 Paul St

33 Paul StNewton, MA 02459
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Newton Centre, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Newton Centre Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lincoln Street ApartmentsA1M1BR,1BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Newton Centre, MA

As of April 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Newton Centre area is the $0.30 price per square foot 31 N Crescent Circuit Model at 31 N Crescent Circuit, Unit 1z in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Newton Centre apartment is the 25 Fairbanks St Model at 25 Fairbanks St, Unit 3 starting at $3,000 with a $0.30 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Newton Centre apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
31 N Crescent Circuit, Unit 1z31 N Crescent Circuit2BR,1BA$0.30
25 Fairbanks St, Unit 325 Fairbanks St3BR,1BA$0.30
22 Fairbanks St, Unit #622 Fairbanks St1BR,1BA$0.27
180 Adams St, Unit 24180 Adams St1BR,1BA$0.22
262 Lake Ave, Unit 3262 Lake Ave2BR,1BA$0.24
39 Turner St, Unit 339 Turner St3BR,1BA$0.30
73 Turner St, Unit #173 Turner St2BR,1BA$0.24
1143 Beacon St, Unit #21143 Beacon St2BR,1BA$0.27
28 Brooks St, Unit 328 Brooks St1BR,1BA$0.27
54 Tremont St, Unit 354 Tremont St3BR,1BA$0.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Newton Centre, Boston, MA

Ranked #88

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Newton Centre Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Newton Centre?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Newton Centre is under $2,250.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Newton Centre?

The cheapest apartment in Newton Centre is Lincoln Street Apartments which is listed at $2,250, while the average apartment in Newton Centre costs $6,200.

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