
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Newton, MA from $1,200 (80 Rentals)


Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term

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736 Washington St

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110 Brainerd Rd

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Vinal Street Apartments

1459-1461 VFW Pky

8 Exchange St

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23 Arbor Ln

89 Englewood Ave

20A Day St
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141 Englewood, Unit 2

28 Academy Hill Rd

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140 North Beacon St

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142 North Beacon St

107 Gordon St, Unit 7

44 Orkney Rd

313 Allston St, Unit 5

805 Mount Auburn St

35 Orkney Rd

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81 Academy Hill Rd, Unit B
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107 Gordon St, Unit 12

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22 Chiswick Rd

236 Kelton St, Unit 8A

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220 - 236 Kelton St

Hamilton Union

103 Gordon St, Unit 5

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1440 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 12

1799 Centre St, Unit 15

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2018 Commonwealth Avenue

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26 Chiswick Rd
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472 Western Ave, Unit 1

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18 Malbert Rd, Unit 1

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5 Walbridge St, Unit 2

1637 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 14

66 Homer Ave, Unit 112

109 Brainerd Rd, Unit 9

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2018 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 23

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1411 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 504

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107 Gordon St, Unit 12

23 Parsons St
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1630 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1637-14

70 Strathmore Rd, Unit 11A

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1412 Commonwealth Ave

1949 Commonwealth Ave

365 Washington St, Unit 204A

25 Walbridge St, Unit 4

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4 Woodstock Ave

99 Brainerd Rd, Unit 9

1334 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 11

1334 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 4
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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 | $2,428 | $1,200 | $5,906 |
| Newton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,859 | $1,100 | $8,600 |
| Newton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,552 | $925 | $10,000+ |
| Newton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,055 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
| Newton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,499 | $950 | $9,900 |
| Newton 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,508 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
| Newton 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,837 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
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Newton, MAPopulation: 88,904
Ranked #374
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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 Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Newton costs $3,644.
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 197 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 $1,625 which is $2,019 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Newton.
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