Cheap Apartments for Rent in Newton Highlands, MA from $1,300 (53 Rentals)

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property at 28 Austin St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 14, 2026

28 Austin St

NewtonMA02460
property at 979 Chestnut St

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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979 Chestnut St

NewtonMA02464
property at 21 Highland Terrace

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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21 Highland Terrace

NeedhamMA02494
property at 1143 Beacon St

$1,999

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$1,999

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$1,999

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1143 Beacon St

NewtonMA02461
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979 Chestnut St
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

979 Chestnut St

979 Chestnut StNewton, MA 02464
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property at 33 Cook St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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33 Cook St

NewtonMA02458

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391 Langley Rd, Unit 2
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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391 Langley Rd, Unit 2

391 Langley RdNewton, MA 02459
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391 Langley Rd, Unit 2
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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391 Langley Rd, Unit 2

391 Langley RdNewton, MA 02459
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property at 1026 Chestnut St

$2,350 - $2,450

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$2,350

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$2,350

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1026 Chestnut St

NewtonMA02464
property at 717 Boylston St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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717 Boylston St

NewtonMA02461
property at 1139 Beacon St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1139 Beacon St

NewtonMA02461

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property at 22 Melville Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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22 Melville Ave

NewtonMA02460
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845 Washington St
$2,520
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$2,140
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$380

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$2,520
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 20

845 Washington St

845 Washington StNewton, MA 02460
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The Kendrick
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$2,530 - $6,112
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$2,528 - $6,110
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$2

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$2,530 - $6,112
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Kendrick

275 2nd AveNeedham, MA 02494
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845 Washington St
$2,535
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$2,180
Required Monthly Fees
$355

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$2,535
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 17

845 Washington St

845 Washington StNewton, MA 02460
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281 Lowell Ave, Unit 1
$2,625
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$2,625

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$2,625
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281 Lowell Ave, Unit 1

281 Lowell AveNewton, MA 02460
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Charles River Landing
Rent Specials
$2,688 - $3,777
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$2,673 - $3,762
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$15

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$2,688 - $3,777
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Charles River Landing

300 2nd AveNeedham, MA 02494
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property at 113-115-115 Withington Rd

$2,695

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$2,695

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$2,695

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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746 Highland Ave, Unit 310
$2,700
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$2,700

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$2,700
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

746 Highland Ave, Unit 310

746 Highland AveNeedham, MA 02494
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115 Withington Rd
$2,700
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$2,700

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$2,700
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115 Withington Rd

115 Withington RdNewton, MA 02460
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Haywood House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Haywood House

106 Kennedy CirNewton, MA 02458
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Newton Highlands, MA Local Guide

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

As of December 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Newton Highlands area is the $0.28 price per square foot 50 Hawthorn St Model at 50 Hawthorn St, Unit 2A in the in the Newton Centre neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Newton Highlands apartment is the 33 Paul St Model at 33 Paul St, Unit 20 starting at $2,500 with a $0.25 price per square foot in the Oak Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Newton Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
50 Hawthorn St, Unit 2A50 Hawthorn St2BR,1BA$0.28
33 Paul St, Unit 2033 Paul St1BR,1BA$0.25
69 West St, Unit L369 West St2BR,1BA$0.27
200 Sumner St, Unit 2B200 Sumner St1BR,1BA$0.25
8 Mechanic St, Unit 1F8 Mechanic St1BR,1BA$0.23
45 Wyman St, Unit 2C45 Wyman St1BR,1BA$0.24
53 Wyman St, Unit A-1153 Wyman St2BR,1BA$0.27
84 Walker St, Unit 284 Walker St3BR,1BA$0.39
262 Lake Ave, Unit 3262 Lake Ave2BR,1BA$0.24
45 Wyman St, Unit #345 Wyman St2BR,1BA$0.31

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Getting Around Newton Highlands, MA

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

49 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Newton Highlands Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Newton Highlands?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Newton Highlands is at The Kendrick listed at $2,732.

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