Cheap Apartments for Rent in Newton, MA from $950 (112 Rentals)

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property at 4 Beech St
$1,995

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Base Rent$1,995

Total Monthly Price$1,995
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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4 Beech St

NewtonMA02458
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Haywood House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Haywood House

106 Kennedy CirNewton, MA 02458
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69 Stuart St, Unit A
$950

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Base Rent$950

Total Monthly Price$950
12 Month Lease Term
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

69 Stuart St, Unit A

69 Stuart StWatertown, MA 02472
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539 Washington St, Unit 2
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

539 Washington St, Unit 2

539 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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17 Bentley St, Unit 2
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
12 Month Lease Term
6 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

17 Bentley St, Unit 2

17 Bentley StBoston, MA 02135
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7 Elmira St, Unit Bedroom 1
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

7 Elmira St, Unit Bedroom 1

7 Elmira StBoston, MA 02135
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541 Washington St, Unit 3
$1,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

541 Washington St, Unit 3

541 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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property at 29 Mt Pleasant St
$1,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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29 Mt Pleasant St

WalthamMA02452

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23 Arbor Ln
$1,175 - $1,750

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,175 - $1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,175 - $1,750
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

23 Arbor Ln

23 Arbor LnDedham, MA 02026
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14 Duval St, Unit A
$1,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

14 Duval St, Unit A

14 Duval StBoston, MA 02135
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property at 116 Spring St
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 15
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116 Spring St

BostonMA02132
property at 149 Adams St
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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149 Adams St

WalthamMA02453
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Parkway 1208
$1,600 - $2,603

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600 - $2,603

Total Monthly Price$1,600 - $2,603
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Parkway 1208

1208D Vfw PkyWest Roxbury, MA 02132
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69 Chiswick Road
$1,625 - $3,690

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,625 - $3,690

Total Monthly Price$1,625 - $3,690
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

69 Chiswick Road

69 Chiswick RdBrighton, MA 02135
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1459-1461 VFW Pky
$1,725 - $2,350

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Base Rent$1,725 - $2,350

Total Monthly Price$1,725 - $2,350
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1459-1461 VFW Pky

1459-1461 VFW PkyWest Roxbury, MA 02132
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property at 11 Derby St
$1,795

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,795

Total Monthly Price$1,795
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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11 Derby St

WalthamMA02453
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83 Gordon St
$1,800 - $1,850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,800 - $1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,800 - $1,850
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartment Available Oct 1

83 Gordon St

83 Gordon StBoston, MA 02135
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property at 20A Day St
$1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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20A Day St

WalthamMA02453
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566 Washington St, Unit 14
$1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

566 Washington St, Unit 14

566 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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property at 6 Orkney Rd
$1,825

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,825

Total Monthly Price$1,825
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Nov 1

6 Orkney Rd

BostonMA02135
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Residences at Brighton Marine
Rent Specials
$1,848 - $4,375

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,848 - $4,375

Total Monthly Price$1,848 - $4,375
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Residences at Brighton Marine

1465 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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  • Low Income

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44 Orkney Rd
Rent Specials
$1,850 - $3,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,850 - $3,800

Total Monthly Price$1,850 - $3,800
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

44 Orkney Rd

44 Orkney RdBrighton, MA 02135
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805 Mount Auburn St
$1,850 - $2,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,850 - $2,700

Total Monthly Price$1,850 - $2,700
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

805 Mount Auburn St

805 Mount Auburn StWatertown, MA 02472
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35 Orkney Rd
$1,850 - $7,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,850 - $7,200

Total Monthly Price$1,850 - $7,200
Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

35 Orkney Rd

35 Orkney RdBoston, MA 02135
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1504 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 9
$1,850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1504 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 9

1504 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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220 - 236 Kelton St
$1,895 - $2,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,895 - $2,500

Total Monthly Price$1,895 - $2,500
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

220 - 236 Kelton St

220-236 Kelton StAllston, MA 02134
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Hamilton Union
Rent Specials
$1,900 - $5,150

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,900 - $5,150

Total Monthly Price$1,900 - $5,150
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Hamilton Union

508-524 Cambridge StAllston, MA 02134
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26 Chiswick Rd
$1,900 - $2,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,900 - $2,800

Total Monthly Price$1,900 - $2,800
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

26 Chiswick Rd

26 Chiswick RdBoston, MA 02135
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property at 18 Elm St
$1,900

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 15
Affordability

18 Elm St

WalthamMA02453

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Newton, MA

Pricing Updated: 09/16/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Newton, MA area range in price from $1,200 to $13,695 with an overall median price of $3,574. The three Newton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Newtonville at $2,995, Auburndale at $3,000, and West Newton at $3,099. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Newton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Newtonville$2,995$1,92036
Auburndale$3,000$1,79539
West Newton$3,099$1,20089
Newton Lower Falls$3,578$1,90082
Newton Upper Falls$3,675$1,688479
Newton Center$3,800$1,92058
Newton Highlands$3,811$2,10033
Oak Hill$4,095$2,80012
Thompsonville$4,817$2,7008

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Newton, MA

As of September 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Newton area is the $0.19 price per square foot 5 Walbridge St Model at 5 Walbridge St, Unit 2 in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Newton apartment is the 108 Washington St Model at 108 Washington St, Unit 1 in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Newton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5 Walbridge St, Unit 25 Walbridge StStudio, 1BA$0.19
108 Washington St, Unit 1108 Washington StStudio, 1BA$0.20
472 Western Ave, Unit 1472 Western AveStudio, 1BA$0.19
15 Walbridge St, Unit 415 Walbridge St1BR, 1BA$0.19
193 Strathmore Rd193 Strathmore Rd1BR, 1BA$0.19
1440 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 121440 Commonwealth AveStudio, 1BA$0.19
35 Parsons St, Unit B35 Parsons StStudio, 1BA$0.20
193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10193 Strathmore Rd1BR, 1BA$0.20
2 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 42 Chestnut Hill AveStudio, 1BA$0.20
7 Barrows St, Unit C17 Barrows StStudio, 1BA$0.21

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Newton Overview

If you are looking for a great place to live and work, then you have probably heard about Newton, MA. There are lots of individuals and families who are flocking to Newton, MA to call this place home. Located just west of Boston, it is known for its friendly people, temperate climate, and proximity to the ocean. If you are interested in living in apartments in Newton, MA, then learn more about this beautiful city below! See if there are Newton apartments that are right for you!

Why live in Newton, MA?

There are a number of major reasons why so many people are flocking to Newton, MA to call this place home. The biggest reason is that Newton, MA is close to Boston, providing residents with plenty of job opportunities, however, those who decide to live in Newton, MA do not have to pay the high prices that Boston has when it comes to property and rent. When this is combined with the friendly people, delicious food, and proximity to the ocean, it is easy to see why so many people are deciding to call Newton, MA home.

Newton, MA
Population: 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 $1,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Newton?

The cheapest apartment in Newton is Parkway 1208 which is listed at $1,600, while the average apartment in Newton costs $3,574.

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 179 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 $1,318 which is $2,256 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Newton.

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