
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Newton, MA from $1,100 (40 Rentals)


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113 Lanark Rd, Unit 1

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23 Arbor Ln

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121 Glenville Ave, Unit 121 Glenville Ave

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14 Duval St

10 Bigelow St, Unit 2

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21 Arbor Ln, Unit 1

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110 Brainerd Rd
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Parkway 1208

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566 Washington St, Unit 14

97 Nottinghill Rd

28 Colborne Rd, Unit 8

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1504 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 9

31 Walnut St

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150 Crescent St, Unit 150

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15 Walbridge St, Unit 4
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193 Strathmore Rd

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142 North Beacon St

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140 North Beacon St

199 Strathmore Rd, Unit 9

199 Strathmore Rd, Unit 6

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199 Winthrop Rd

210 Hillside Ave

103 Gordon St, Unit G2
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Rosemary Lake Apartments

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99 Manthorne Rd, Unit 3

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1480 Commonwealth Ave

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193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10

196 Dale St

1857 Commonwealth Ave

1666 Commonwealth Ave

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1292-1294 Commonwealth Ave

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Newton, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Newton?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Studio Apartments | $2,447 | $1,200 | $5,686 |
| Newton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,870 | $1,100 | $8,535 |
| Newton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,537 | $925 | $10,000+ |
| Newton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,040 | $1,033 | $10,000+ |
| Newton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,504 | $950 | $9,900 |
| Newton 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,485 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
| Newton 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,754 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
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Newton, MAPopulation: 88,904
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Newton Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Newton?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Newton is under $1,790.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Newton?
The cheapest apartment in Newton is Parkway 1208 which is listed at $1,790, while the average apartment in Newton costs $3,618.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Newton?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 189 regular apartments in Newton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Newton?
Cheap apartments in Newton have an average cost of $1,608 which is $2,010 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Newton.
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