
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Newton, MA from $1,200 (74 Rentals)


Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term

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96 Washington St, Unit 17

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736 Washington St

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128 Washington St

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Vinal Street Apartments

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15 Orkney Rd

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16 Vinal St, Unit B1

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1860 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 36

1459-1461 VFW Pky
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141 Englewood Ave, Unit 2

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472 Western Ave, Unit 1

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107 Gordon St, Unit 12

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22 Chiswick Rd

313 Allston St, Unit 5

107 Gordon St, Unit 7

35 Orkney Rd

44 Orkney Rd

805 Mount Auburn St

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594 Cambridge St
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28 Academy Hill Rd

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220 - 236 Kelton St

219 Kelton St, Unit 1

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26 Chiswick Rd

107 Gordon St, Unit 2

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1440 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 12

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22 Chiswick Rd, Unit 11

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18 Malbert Rd, Unit 1

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5 Walbridge St, Unit 2

42 Strathmore Rd, Unit 4A
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109 Brainerd Rd, Unit 9

2 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 4

15 Colborne Rd, Unit 5

70 Strathmore Rd, Unit 11A

2018 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 9

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1412 Commonwealth Ave

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107 Gordon St, Unit 12

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28 Sidlaw Rd, Unit #14

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2018 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 23

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91 Gordon St
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1411 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 504

87 Gordon St

1334 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1

25 Walbridge St, Unit 4

1334 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 11

99 Brainerd Rd, Unit 9

103 Gordon St, Unit 9

1450 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 11

365 Washington St, Unit 204A

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76 Gordon St, Unit 1
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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 | $2,525 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Newton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,898 | $960 | $7,399 |
| Newton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,588 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Newton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,880 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Newton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,566 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Newton 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,583 | $2,850 | $10,000+ |
| Newton 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,426 | $4,200 | $10,000+ |
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Newton, MAPopulation: 88,904
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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 Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Newton costs $7,908.
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 156 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 $2,041 which is $5,867 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Newton.
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