Cheap Apartments for Rent in Newton Center, MA from $900 (37 Rentals)

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property at 28 Tip Top St

28 Tip Top St

BostonMA02135
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72 Leicester St
$1,150
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$1,150

Total Monthly Price
$1,150
6 Bedroom Apartment Available Dec 1

72 Leicester St

72 Leicester StBoston, MA 02135
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property at 26 Tip Top St

26 Tip Top St

BostonMA02135
property at 12 Nonantum St

12 Nonantum St

BostonMA02135
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287 Elliot St, Unit 12
$1,700
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$1,700

Total Monthly Price
$1,700
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

287 Elliot St, Unit 12

287 Elliot StNewton, MA 02464
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129 Grasmere St, Unit 2R
$1,750
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$1,750

Total Monthly Price
$1,750
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129 Grasmere St, Unit 2R

129 Grasmere StNewton, MA 02458
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22 Shepard St, Unit B
$1,800
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$1,800

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$1,800
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

22 Shepard St, Unit B

22 Shepard StBoston, MA 02135
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property at 11 Englewood Ave

11 Englewood Ave

BrooklineMA02445
property at 160 Strathmore Rd

160 Strathmore Rd

BostonMA02135
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28 Austin St
$1,930
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$1,570
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$1,930
Studio Apartments Available May 14, 2026

28 Austin St

28 Austin StNewton, MA 02460
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property at 2003 Commonwealth Ave
property at 979 Chestnut St

979 Chestnut St

NewtonMA02464
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1143 Beacon St
$1,999
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$1,999

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$1,999
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1143 Beacon St

1143 Beacon StNewton, MA 02461
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property at 8 Eastburn Pl

8 Eastburn Pl

BostonMA02135
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979 Chestnut St
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
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979 Chestnut St

979 Chestnut StNewton, MA 02464
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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

Newton Center, MA Local Guide

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

As of October 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Newton Center area is the $0.18 price per square foot 22 Shepard St Model at 22 Shepard St, Unit B in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Newton Center apartment is the 22 Chiswick Rd Model at 22 Chiswick Rd, Unit 11 starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood. 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.
22 Shepard St, Unit B22 Shepard St1BR,1BA$0.18
22 Chiswick Rd, Unit 1122 Chiswick RdStudio ,1BA$0.20
126 Englewood Ave, Unit 12B126 Englewood AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
258 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 1258 Chestnut Hill AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
28 Sidlaw Rd, Unit 628 Sidlaw Rd1BR,1BA$0.20
20 Brock St, Unit 220 Brock St1BR,1BA$0.22
10 Trapelo St, Unit 210 Trapelo St1BR,1BA$0.22
7 Lothian Rd, Unit 37 Lothian Rd1BR,1BA$0.22
198 Strathmore Rd, Unit 3198 Strathmore Rd1BR,1BA$0.22
20 Brock St, Unit 220 Brock St1BR,1BA$0.22

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Getting Around Newton Center, MA

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 Elan Union Market listed at $2,098.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Newton Center Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Newton Center is starting from $2,330 at River Park Lofts.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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