Cheap Homes for Rent near Newton Center, MA from $900 (56 Rentals)

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property at 60 Undine Rd
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
12 Month Lease Term
6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Nov 1
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60 Undine Rd

BostonMA02135
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property at 32 Sidlaw Rd
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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32 Sidlaw Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 2001 Commonwealth Ave
$1,700 - $3,150

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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property at 17 Fairbanks St
$1,750

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,750
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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17 Fairbanks St

BostonMA02135
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property at 247 Chestnut Hill Ave
$1,795

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,795

Total Monthly Price$1,795
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

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property at 555 Washington St
$1,850

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Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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555 Washington St, Unit 1

555 Washington St
BostonMA02135
property at 1840 Commonwealth Ave
$1,895 - $2,395

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Base Rent$1,895 - $2,395

Total Monthly Price$1,895 - $2,395
12 Month Lease Term
Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent
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property at 365 Faneuil St
$1,900

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
8 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

365 Faneuil St, Unit 2

365 Faneuil St
BostonMA02135
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property at 227 Chestnut Hill Ave
$1,900

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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property at 228 Chestnut Hill Ave
$1,950

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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property at 201 Strathmore Rd
$1,950

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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201 Strathmore Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 11 Englewood Ave
$2,000 - $4,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000 - $4,500

Total Monthly Price$2,000 - $4,500
12 Month Lease Term
Studio To 4 Bedroom Condos for Rent
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11 Englewood Ave

BrooklineMA02445
property at 4 Chiswick Rd
$2,000 - $2,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000 - $2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,000 - $2,200
12 Month Lease Term
Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent
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4 Chiswick Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 65 Chiswick Rd
$2,000 - $3,795

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000 - $3,795

Total Monthly Price$2,000 - $3,795
12 Month Lease Term
Studio To 4 Bedroom Condos for Rent
Available Now
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65 Chiswick Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 199 Strathmore Rd
$2,050

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,050

Total Monthly Price$2,050
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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199 Strathmore Rd

BostonMA02135

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Newton Center, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Newton Center Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
35 Orkney Rdstudios, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,850

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

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Newton Center area is the $0.20 price per square foot 2018 Commonwealth Avenue Model at 2018 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 23 in the in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Newton Center apartment is the 141 Englewood Model at 141 Englewood, Unit 2 starting at $1,800 with a $0.18 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.
2018 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 232018 Commonwealth AvenueStudio ,1BA$0.20
141 Englewood, Unit 2141 EnglewoodStudio ,1BA$0.18
193 Strathmore Rd193 Strathmore Rd1BR,1BA$0.19
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
193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10193 Strathmore Rd1BR,1BA$0.20
2 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 42 Chestnut Hill AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
77 Chiswick Rd, Unit 277 Chiswick Rd1BR,1BA$0.21
170 Adams St, Unit Adams St. Newton170 Adams St1BR,1BA$0.22

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Frequently Asked Questions about Newton Center

What type of rentals are currently available in Newton Center?

There are currently 755 Apartments for Rent in Newton Center, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $13,500. There are also 1077 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Newton Center ranging from $900 to $24,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Newton Center?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Newton Center ranges from $900 to $24,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,881.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Newton Center?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Newton Center range from $1,000 to $7,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,250 to $9,650. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,125 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,350.

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