Cheap Apartments for Rent near Newton Center, MA from $1,000 (49 Rentals)

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17 Bentley St, Unit 2
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
12 Month Lease Term
6 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

17 Bentley St, Unit 2

17 Bentley StBoston, MA 02135
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539 Washington St, Unit 2
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

539 Washington St, Unit 2

539 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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541 Washington St, Unit 3
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

541 Washington St, Unit 3

541 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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69 Chiswick Road
$1,625 - $3,690

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Base Rent$1,625 - $3,690

Total Monthly Price$1,625 - $3,690
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

69 Chiswick Road

69 Chiswick RdBrighton, MA 02135
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property at 29 Marvin Ln
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
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29 Marvin Ln

NewtonMA02459
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566 Washington St, Unit 14
$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

566 Washington St, Unit 14

566 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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44 Orkney Rd
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$1,850 - $3,800

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Base Rent$1,850 - $3,800

Total Monthly Price$1,850 - $3,800
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

44 Orkney Rd

44 Orkney RdBrighton, MA 02135
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35 Orkney Rd
$1,850 - $7,200

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Base Rent$1,850 - $7,200

Total Monthly Price$1,850 - $7,200
Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

35 Orkney Rd

35 Orkney RdBoston, MA 02135
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26 Chiswick Rd
$1,900 - $2,800

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Base Rent$1,900 - $2,800

Total Monthly Price$1,900 - $2,800
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

26 Chiswick Rd

26 Chiswick RdBoston, MA 02135
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property at 71 Faxon St
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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71 Faxon St

NewtonMA02458
property at 1949 Commonwealth Ave
$1,975

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Base Rent$1,975

Total Monthly Price$1,975
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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property at 4 Beech St
$1,995

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Base Rent$1,995

Total Monthly Price$1,995
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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4 Beech St

NewtonMA02458
property at 1945 Commonwealth Ave
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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22 Chiswick Rd
$2,000 - $2,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000 - $2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,000 - $2,400
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

22 Chiswick Rd

22 Chiswick RdBoston, MA 02135
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2 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 4
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartment Available Now

2 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 4

2 Chestnut Hill AveBoston, MA 02135
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Hamilton Place
Rent Specials
$2,000 - $2,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000 - $2,800

Total Monthly Price$2,000 - $2,800
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Hamilton Place

233-255 Main StWatertown, MA 02472
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Newton Gardens
Rent Specials
$2,070 - $3,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,070 - $3,000

Total Monthly Price$2,070 - $3,000
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Newton Gardens

129-151 North StNewtonville, MA 02460
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40 Newton St
$2,100 - $3,600

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Base Rent$2,100 - $3,600

Total Monthly Price$2,100 - $3,600
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

40 Newton St

40 Newton StBoston, MA 02135
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132 Sutherland Rd, Unit A
$2,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

132 Sutherland Rd, Unit A

132 Sutherland RdBoston, MA 02135
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property at 5 Braemore Rd
$2,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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5 Braemore Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 26 Wiswall St
$2,100

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Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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26 Wiswall St

NewtonMA02465
property at 31 Auburn St
$2,100

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Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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31 Auburn St

NewtonMA02465
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Weinberg House: 62+ Senior
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Weinberg House: 62+ Senior

132 Chestnut Hill AveBrighton, MA 02135
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Haywood House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Haywood House

106 Kennedy CirNewton, MA 02458
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MBH Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

MBH Apartments

1078-1126 Boylston StChestnut Hill, MA 02467

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Teel Realty
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Teel Realty

1955 Commonwealth AveBrighton, MA 02135
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The Chestnut Hill
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Chestnut Hill

219 Commonwealth AveChestnut Hill, MA 02467
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Newton Center, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Newton Center, MA and Nearby

As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Newton Center area is the $0.23 price per square foot 61 Selkirk Rd Model at 61 Selkirk Rd, Unit 10 in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Newton Center apartment is the 193 Strathmore Rd Model at 193 Strathmore Rd in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood starting at $1,900 with a $0.19 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Newton Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
61 Selkirk Rd, Unit 1061 Selkirk Rd1BR, 1BA$0.23
193 Strathmore Rd193 Strathmore Rd1BR, 1BA$0.19
77 Chiswick Rd77 Chiswick Rd1BR, 1BA$0.23
132 Sutherland Rd, Unit A132 Sutherland Rd1BR, 1BA$0.21
35 Parsons St, Unit B35 Parsons StStudio, 1BA$0.20
7 Lothian Rd, Unit 37 Lothian Rd1BR, 1BA$0.22
198 Strathmore Rd, Unit 3198 Strathmore Rd1BR, 1BA$0.23
193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10193 Strathmore Rd1BR, 1BA$0.20
2 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 42 Chestnut Hill AveStudio, 1BA$0.20
170 Adams St, Unit Adams St. Newton170 Adams St1BR, 1BA$0.22

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Newton Center Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Newton Center?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Newton Center is at 35 Orkney Rd listed at $1,850.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Newton Center Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Newton Center Apartment is $1,625 at 69 Chiswick Road.

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