Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in Newton, MA from $700 (5 Rentals)
Top Rated Apartments in Newton.
Cheap Apartments in Newton.

Washington Heights
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Hamilton Union
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Newton, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Newton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Newton Studio Apartments | $2,605 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
Newton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,979 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
Newton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,464 | $1,475 | $10,000+ |
Newton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,778 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
Newton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,609 | $925 | $10,000+ |
Newton 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,446 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Newton 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,567 | $900 | $10,000+ |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,725.
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 77 regular apartments in Newton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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