Cheap Apartments for Rent in Newton Center, MA from $900 (49 Rentals)

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3 Winship Pl, Unit 1
$1,350
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$1,350

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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

3 Winship Pl, Unit 1

3 Winship PlBoston, MA 02135
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26 Lake Shore Ter, Unit 2
$1,350
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$1,350

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$1,350
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

26 Lake Shore Ter, Unit 2

26 Lake Shore TerBoston, MA 02135
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15 Orkney Rd
$1,595 - $1,850
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$1,595 - $1,850

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$1,595 - $1,850
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

15 Orkney Rd

15 Orkney RdBoston, MA 02135
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property at 101 Walker St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

101 Walker St

NewtonMA02460
property at 35 Chestnut Hill Ave

$1,600 - $1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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property at 143 Walnut St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

143 Walnut St

NewtonMA02460
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143 Walnut St, Unit Studio
$1,800
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$1,800

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$1,800
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143 Walnut St, Unit Studio

143 Walnut StNewton, MA 02460
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57 Broadlawn Park, Unit 19B
$1,800
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$1,800

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$1,800
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

57 Broadlawn Park, Unit 19B

57 Broadlawn ParkBoston College, MA 02467
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property at 73 Charlesbank Rd

$1,800 - $2,850

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$1,800

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$1,800

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

73 Charlesbank Rd

NewtonMA02458

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5 Lothian Rd
$1,900 - $1,975
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$1,900 - $1,975

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$1,900 - $1,975
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5 Lothian Rd

5 Lothian RdBoston, MA 02135
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3 Lothian Rd
$1,950 - $2,295
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$1,950 - $2,295

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$1,950 - $2,295
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

3 Lothian Rd

3 Lothian RdBoston, MA 02135
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49 Winship St
$2,000 - $2,450
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$2,000 - $2,450

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$2,000 - $2,450
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

49 Winship St

49 Winship StBoston, MA 02135
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property at 18 Silver Lake Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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18 Silver Lake Ave

NewtonMA02458
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2 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 4
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
Studio Apartment Available Jun 30

2 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 4

2 Chestnut Hill AveBoston, MA 02135
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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 June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Newton Center area is the $0.22 price per square foot 2018 Commonwealth Avenue Model at 2018 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 23 in the in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Newton Center apartment is the 153 Foster St Model at 153 Foster St, Unit 1 starting at $2,295 with a $0.23 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth's 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.
2018 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 232018 Commonwealth AvenueStudio ,1BA$0.22
153 Foster St, Unit 1153 Foster St1BR,1BA$0.23
61 Selkirk Rd, Unit 1061 Selkirk Rd1BR,1BA$0.24
62 Brock St, Unit 262 Brock StStudio ,1BA$0.22
132 Sutherland Rd, Unit A132 Sutherland Rd1BR,1BA$0.21
12 Gerald Rd, Unit 2412 Gerald Rd1BR,1BA$0.24
7 Lothian Rd, Unit 37 Lothian Rd1BR,1BA$0.22
198 Strathmore Rd, Unit 3198 Strathmore Rd1BR,1BA$0.23
258 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 1258 Chestnut Hill AveStudio ,1BA$0.22
193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10193 Strathmore Rd1BR,1BA$0.20

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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 Hamilton Place listed at $2,100.

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 $2,300 at Silver Lake Apartments.

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