Cheap Apartments for Rent in Newton, MA from $900 (124 Rentals)

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property at 723 Washington St

$2,000

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$2,000

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723 Washington St

NewtonMA02458
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Haywood House
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Haywood House

106 Kennedy CirNewton, MA 02458
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property at 239 Grove St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

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Available Sep 1

239 Grove St

WalthamMA02453
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3 Winship Pl, Unit 1
$1,350
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$1,350

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$1,350
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3 Winship Pl, Unit 1

3 Winship PlBoston, MA 02135
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26 Lake Shore Ter, Unit 2
$1,350
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$1,350

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$1,350
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

26 Lake Shore Ter, Unit 2

26 Lake Shore TerBoston, MA 02135
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property at 10 Bigelow St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

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10 Bigelow St

BostonMA02135
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Vinal Street Apartments
$1,550 - $2,150
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$1,550 - $2,150

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$1,550 - $2,150
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Vinal Street Apartments

10-16 Vinal StBrighton, MA 02135
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1460 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3
$1,700
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$1,700

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$1,700
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1460 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3

1460 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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91 Johnson St, Unit #2
$1,700
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$1,700

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$1,700
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 15

91 Johnson St, Unit #2

91 Johnson StBoston, MA 02132
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property at 8 Exchange St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

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8 Exchange St

WalthamMA02451
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594 Cambridge St
$1,750 - $1,850
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$1,750 - $1,850

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$1,750 - $1,850
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594 Cambridge St

594 Cambridge StBoston, MA 02134
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30 Bothwell Rd, Unit A
$1,750
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$1,750

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$1,750
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

30 Bothwell Rd, Unit A

30 Bothwell RdBoston, MA 02135
property at 28 Academy Hill Rd

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

28 Academy Hill Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 56-58-143 Harvard St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

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56-58-143 Harvard St

WalthamMA02453

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566 Washington St, Unit 14
$1,800
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$1,800

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$1,800
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566 Washington St, Unit 14

566 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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91 Spring St
$1,800 - $2,200
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$1,800 - $2,200

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$1,800 - $2,200
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91 Spring St

91 Spring StBoston, MA 02132
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property at 85 Pine St

$1,800 - $2,900

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$1,800

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$1,800

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85 Pine St

WalthamMA02453
property at 89 Englewood Ave

$1,825

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$1,825

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$1,825

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

89 Englewood Ave

BostonMA02135

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22 Chiswick Rd
$1,850 - $2,300
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$1,850 - $2,300

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$1,850 - $2,300
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22 Chiswick Rd

22 Chiswick RdBoston, MA 02135
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property at 29 Walnut St

$1,875

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$1,875

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$1,875

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29 Walnut St

WalthamMA02453
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220 - 236 Kelton St
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$1,895 - $2,500
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$1,895 - $2,500

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$1,895 - $2,500
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220 - 236 Kelton St

220-236 Kelton StAllston, MA 02134
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Rosemary Lake Apartments
$1,900 - $3,700
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$1,900 - $3,700

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$1,900 - $3,700
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Rosemary Lake Apartments

187 Rosemary StNeedham, MA 02494
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Newton, MA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Newton, MA

Pricing Updated: 08/02/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Newton, MA area range in price from $1,200 to $12,400 with an overall median price of $3,562. The three Newton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Newtonville at $3,300, West Newton at $3,346, and Auburndale at $3,352. 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$3,300$1,89025
West Newton$3,346$1,20051
Auburndale$3,352$2,10022
Newton Highlands$3,400$2,45028
Newton Lower Falls$3,511$2,09557
Newton Upper Falls$3,595$1,648452
Newton Center$3,600$1,89053
Oak Hill$3,760$2,37512
Thompsonville$4,285$2,89514

Cheapest Available Newton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Newton, MA is a Studio unit found at Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term in the Nonantum neighborhood priced from $1,200. 1459-1461 VFW Pky in the East Dedham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Newton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short TermFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,200
1459-1461 VFW PkyStudioStudio,1BA$1,725
Parkway 1208One Bedroom- 60%1BR,1BA$1,790

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Newton, MA

As of August 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Newton area is the $0.17 price per square foot 1460 Commonwealth Ave Model at 1460 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Newton apartment is the 145 Winthrop Rd Model at 145 Winthrop Rd, Unit 6 starting at $1,900 with a $0.19 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.
1460 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 31460 Commonwealth Ave1BR,1BA$0.17
145 Winthrop Rd, Unit 6145 Winthrop Rd1BR,1BA$0.19
317 Allston St317 Allston StStudio ,1BA$0.20
108 Washington St, Unit 1108 Washington 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
77 Chiswick Rd, Unit 277 Chiswick Rd1BR,1BA$0.21
5 Walbridge St, Unit 25 Walbridge StStudio ,1BA$0.21
132 Sutherland Rd, Unit A132 Sutherland Rd1BR,1BA$0.21
120 Brainerd Rd, Unit 3120 Brainerd Rd1BR,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 $1,790.

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 $3,562.

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