
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Newton Center, MA from $1,000 (49 Rentals)
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539 Washington St, Unit 2

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541 Washington St, Unit 3

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113 Lanark Rd, Unit 1

12 Riverside St, Unit G1

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59 Strathmore Rd

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541 Washington St, Unit Top Floor Three-Bedroom

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69 Chiswick Road

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13 Morse St, Unit 13 Morse street
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2001 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 6

29 Marvin Ln

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566 Washington St, Unit 14

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44 Orkney Rd

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35 Orkney Rd

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193 Strathmore Rd

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26 Chiswick Rd

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18 Malbert Rd, Unit 1

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2018 Commonwealth Avenue
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71 Faxon St

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28 Austin St, Unit SI FL2-ID976

70 Strathmore Rd, Unit 11A

199 Strathmore Rd, Unit 6

199 Strathmore Rd, Unit 9

365 Washington St, Unit 204A

1949 Commonwealth Ave

4 Beech St

1945 Commonwealth Ave
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22 Chiswick Rd

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35 Parsons St, Unit B

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2 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 4

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193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10

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Hamilton Place

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Newton Gardens

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258 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 1

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40 Newton St

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62 Brock St, Unit 2
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132 Sutherland Rd, Unit A

5 Braemore Rd

26 Wiswall St

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14 Elliot Ter

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141 Englewood, Unit 2

31 Auburn St

Weinberg House: 62+ Senior

Haywood House

MBH Apartments
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The Chestnut Hill

Farwell Street Apartments
Newton Center, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Newton Center?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Newton Center Studio Apartments | $2,766 | $1,700 | $9,514 |
| Newton Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,110 | $1,100 | $7,694 |
| Newton Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,613 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Newton Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,822 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Newton Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,516 | $1,350 | $9,900 |
| Newton Center 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,891 | $3,650 | $10,000+ |
| Newton Center 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,145 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 61 Selkirk Rd, Unit 10 | 61 Selkirk Rd | 1BR, 1BA | $0.23 |
| 193 Strathmore Rd | 193 Strathmore Rd | 1BR, 1BA | $0.19 |
| 77 Chiswick Rd | 77 Chiswick Rd | 1BR, 1BA | $0.23 |
| 132 Sutherland Rd, Unit A | 132 Sutherland Rd | 1BR, 1BA | $0.21 |
| 35 Parsons St, Unit B | 35 Parsons St | Studio, 1BA | $0.20 |
| 7 Lothian Rd, Unit 3 | 7 Lothian Rd | 1BR, 1BA | $0.22 |
| 198 Strathmore Rd, Unit 3 | 198 Strathmore Rd | 1BR, 1BA | $0.23 |
| 193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10 | 193 Strathmore Rd | 1BR, 1BA | $0.20 |
| 2 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 4 | 2 Chestnut Hill Ave | Studio, 1BA | $0.20 |
| 170 Adams St, Unit Adams St. Newton | 170 Adams St | 1BR, 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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