Cheap Apartments for Rent in Newton, MA from $300 (112 Rentals)

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287 Elliot St, Unit 12
$1,700
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$1,700

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$1,700
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287 Elliot St, Unit 12

287 Elliot StNewton, MA 02464
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129 Grasmere St, Unit 2R
$1,750
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$1,750

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$1,750
Studio Apartment Available Now

129 Grasmere St, Unit 2R

129 Grasmere StNewton, MA 02458
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28 Austin St
$1,890
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$1,530
Required Monthly Fees
$360

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$1,890
Studio Apartments Available May 14, 2026

28 Austin St

28 Austin StNewton, MA 02460
Furnished
property at 979 Chestnut St

979 Chestnut St

NewtonMA02464
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1143 Beacon St
$1,999
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$1,999

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$1,999
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1143 Beacon St

1143 Beacon StNewton, MA 02461
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979 Chestnut St
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
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979 Chestnut St

979 Chestnut StNewton, MA 02464
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Haywood House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Haywood House

106 Kennedy CirNewton, MA 02458
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property at 106 Addington Rd

106 Addington Rd

BrooklineMA02445

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property at 28 Tip Top St

28 Tip Top St

BostonMA02135
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72 Leicester St
$1,150
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$1,150

Total Monthly Price
$1,150
6 Bedroom Apartment Available Dec 1

72 Leicester St

72 Leicester StBoston, MA 02135
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property at 26 Tip Top St

26 Tip Top St

BostonMA02135
property at 479 Moody St

479 Moody St

WalthamMA02453

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6 Bradford Rd, Unit 6 Bradford
$1,500
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$1,500

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$1,500
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Dec 1

6 Bradford Rd, Unit 6 Bradford

6 Bradford RdWellesley, MA 02481
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property at 34 Crescent

34 Crescent

WalthamMA02453
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22 Shepard St, Unit B
$1,800
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$1,800

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$1,800
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22 Shepard St, Unit B

22 Shepard StBoston, MA 02135
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87 Harvard St, Unit 2
$1,850
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$1,850

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$1,850
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87 Harvard St, Unit 2

87 Harvard StWaltham, MA 02453
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property at 411 Mt Auburn St

411 Mt Auburn St

WatertownMA02472
property at 11 Englewood Ave

11 Englewood Ave

BrooklineMA02445

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property at 27 Lloyd Rd

27 Lloyd Rd

WatertownMA02472
property at 160 Strathmore Rd

160 Strathmore Rd

BostonMA02135
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1411 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 504
$1,950
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$1,950

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$1,950
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1411 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 504

1411 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Newton, MA

Pricing Updated: 11/02/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Newton, MA area range in price from $1,050 to $12,000 with an overall median price of $6,500. The three Newton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Auburndale at $2,250, West Newton at $1,175, and Thompsonville at $2,300. Here is today’s list of the top 8 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Newton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Auburndale$5,400$2,25036
West Newton$5,400$1,175139
Thompsonville$5,787$2,30020
Oak Hill$5,964$1,99520
Newton Center$6,800$1,050139
Newton Highlands$7,000$1,35065
Newtonville$7,150$1,89052
Newton Lower Falls$8,500$1,35095

Cheapest Available Newton Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short TermFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Newton, MA

As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Newton area is the $0.19 price per square foot 592 Cambridge St Model at 592 Cambridge St, Unit 11 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Newton apartment is the 64 Woodstock Ave Model at 64 Woodstock Ave, Unit 4 starting at $1,975 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood. 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.
592 Cambridge St, Unit 11592 Cambridge StStudio ,1BA$0.19
64 Woodstock Ave, Unit 464 Woodstock AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
22 Shepard St, Unit B22 Shepard St1BR,1BA$0.18
93 Cushing St, Unit 00193 Cushing St1BR,1BA$0.20
90 Brainerd Rd, Unit 690 Brainerd RdStudio ,1BA$0.19
2016 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 22016 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
99 Warren St, Unit 1699 Warren StStudio ,1BA$0.17
5 Walbridge St, Unit 45 Walbridge StStudio ,1BA$0.20
67 Gordon St, Unit 567 Gordon StStudio ,1BA$0.20
19 Woodstock Ave, Unit 419 Woodstock AveStudio ,1BA$0.20

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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.

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Getting Around Newton, MA

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

41 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,175.

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 $6,500.

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 10 regular apartments in Newton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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