Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Newton, MA Under $5,500 (68 Rentals)

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Rental terms in Newton as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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28 Austin St
$4,580
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Base Rent
$4,140
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,580
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 22

28 Austin St

28 Austin StNewton, MA 02460
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28 Austin St
$4,440
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,000
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,440
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 28

28 Austin St

28 Austin StNewton, MA 02460
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property at 160 Boylston St

160 Boylston St

NewtonMA02467
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245 Walnut St
$3,880
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,500
Required Monthly Fees
$380

Total Monthly Price
$3,880
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 2

245 Walnut St

245 Walnut StNewton, MA 02460
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245 Walnut St
$3,225
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Base Rent
$2,810
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$3,225
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 3

245 Walnut St

245 Walnut StNewton, MA 02460
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245 Walnut St
$3,120
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,740
Required Monthly Fees
$380

Total Monthly Price
$3,120
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 10

245 Walnut St

245 Walnut StNewton, MA 02460
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28 Austin St
$1,970
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,610
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$1,970
Studio Apartments Available May 14, 2026

28 Austin St

28 Austin StNewton, MA 02460
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Cronin's Landing
Rent Specials
$3,030 - $4,190
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,945 - $4,105
Required Monthly Fees
$85

Total Monthly Price
$3,030 - $4,190
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cronin's Landing

237 Moody StWaltham, MA 02453
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Bell Watertown
$3,029 - $7,802
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Base Rent
$3,029 - $7,802

Total Monthly Price
$3,029 - $7,802
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bell Watertown

100 Woodview WayWatertown, MA 02472
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Watertown Mews
Rent Specials
$2,927 - $8,095
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Base Rent
$2,927 - $8,095

Total Monthly Price
$2,927 - $8,095
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Watertown Mews

1 Repton PlWatertown, MA 02472
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Blvd & Bond
$2,728 - $6,977
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Base Rent
$2,728 - $6,977

Total Monthly Price
$2,728 - $6,977
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Blvd & Bond

88 Arsenal Yards BlvdWatertown, MA 02472
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Charles River Landing
Rent Specials
$2,576 - $4,025
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,566 - $4,015
Required Monthly Fees
$10

Total Monthly Price
$2,576 - $4,025
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Charles River Landing

300 2nd AveNeedham, MA 02494
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Currents on the Charles
Rent Specials
$2,436 - $3,446
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,426 - $3,436
Required Monthly Fees
$10

Total Monthly Price
$2,436 - $3,446
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Currents on the Charles

36 River StWaltham, MA 02453
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1550 on the Charles
Rent Specials
$2,371 - $6,903
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,371 - $6,903

Total Monthly Price
$2,371 - $6,903
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1550 on the Charles

1550 Soldiers Field RdBoston, MA 02135
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139 Washington St
$4,550
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,110
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,550
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 29

139 Washington St

139 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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116 Winthrop Rd
$4,395
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,950
Required Monthly Fees
$445

Total Monthly Price
$4,395
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 21, 2026

116 Winthrop Rd

116 Winthrop RdBrookline, MA 02445
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116 Winthrop Rd
$4,195
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,750
Required Monthly Fees
$445

Total Monthly Price
$4,195
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1, 2026

116 Winthrop Rd

116 Winthrop RdBrookline, MA 02445
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139 Washington St
$3,930
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,490
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,930
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 21

139 Washington St

139 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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171 Washington St
$3,925
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,550
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,925
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 12, 2027

171 Washington St

171 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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181 Washington St
$3,895
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,460
Required Monthly Fees
$435

Total Monthly Price
$3,895
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

181 Washington St

181 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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property at 1449 Main St

1449 Main St

WalthamMA02451
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112 Winthrop Rd
$3,825
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,380
Required Monthly Fees
$445

Total Monthly Price
$3,825
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 8

112 Winthrop Rd

112 Winthrop RdBrookline, MA 02445
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161 Washington St
$3,745
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,390
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,745
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026

161 Washington St

161 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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108 Winthrop Rd
$3,705
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,260
Required Monthly Fees
$445

Total Monthly Price
$3,705
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 6

108 Winthrop Rd

108 Winthrop RdBrookline, MA 02445
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36 River St
$3,620
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,180
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,620
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

36 River St

36 River StWaltham, MA 02453
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8 Elko St
$3,605
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,190
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$3,605
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026

8 Elko St

8 Elko StBoston, MA 02135
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161 Washington St
$3,590
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,150
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,590
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 20

161 Washington St

161 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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90 Kodiak Way
$3,550
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,170
Required Monthly Fees
$380

Total Monthly Price
$3,550
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 8, 2026

90 Kodiak Way

90 Kodiak WayWaltham, MA 02451
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181 Washington St
$3,525
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,170
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,525
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 16

181 Washington St

181 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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36 River St
$3,470
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,030
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,470
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

36 River St

36 River StWaltham, MA 02453
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60 Brainerd Rd
$3,425
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,070
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,425
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 22, 2026

60 Brainerd Rd

60 Brainerd RdBoston, MA 02134
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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 Short-term Newton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Newton?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Newton is at Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term listed at $1,175.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Newton Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Newton is $3,754.

What is the largest Short-term Newton Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Newton is a 1,932 square feet unit starting from $3,030 at Cronin's Landing.

What is the average size for Newton Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Newton is currently at 693 sq ft.

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