
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Newton, MA from $1,000 (37 Rentals)


175 Adams St

Haywood House

1729 Commonwealth Ave

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7 Portina Rd, Unit 01, Unit 01

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2 Lothian Rd

Furnished Bedroom with Private Ensuite Bath in Brighton!

28 Braemore Rd

Parkway 1208
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164 North Beacon St, Unit 1, Unit 1

1411 Commonwealth Ave

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17 Price Rd

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16 Maple St, Unit 4, Unit 4

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57 Oak Square Ave

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Rosemary Lake Apartments

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193 Strathmore Rd

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15 Walbridge St, Unit 4, Unit 4

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14 Beechcroft St, Unit B1, Unit B1
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11 Exchange Ct

90 Bacon St

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35 Washington Ave, Unit 35-2, Unit 35-2

109 Trapelo Rd

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58 Bryon Rd, Unit 1, Unit 1

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152 Strathmore Rd, Unit 1, Unit 1

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25 Duval St

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99 Manthorne Rd, Unit 3, Unit 3

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28 Sidlaw Rd, Unit 6, Unit 6
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321 Main St, Unit 5, Unit 5

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193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10, Unit 10

52 Leo M Birmingham Pkwy

Weinberg House: 62+ Senior

61-63 Moraine St

Concord Street Apartments

Lorraine Terrace Apartments

1450 Commonwealth Ave

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 | $2,408 | $1,175 | $6,552 |
| Newton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,828 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Newton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,494 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
| Newton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,021 | $2,250 | $10,000+ |
| Newton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,874 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
| Newton 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,969 | $3,600 | $10,000+ |
| Newton 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,595 | $4,000 | $10,000+ |
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Newton, MAPopulation: 88,904
Ranked #374
in US Census Population by City
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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 $8,084.
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 5 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 $252 which is $7,832 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Newton.
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