Cheap Homes for Rent in Newton, MA from $900 (147 Rentals)

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property at 60 Undine Rd
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
12 Month Lease Term
6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Nov 1
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60 Undine Rd

BostonMA02135
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property at 7 Timon Ave
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
12 Month Lease Term
6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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7 Timon Ave, Unit 3

7 Timon Ave
Chestnut HillMA02467
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property at 303 Tappan St
$1,100 - $5,600

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals
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303 Tappan St

BrooklineMA02445

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property at 675 Washington St
$1,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
12 Month Lease Term
4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

675 Washington St, Unit 2C

675 Washington St
BrooklineMA02446
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property at 10 Emelia Terrace
$1,305

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Base Rent$1,305

Total Monthly Price$1,305
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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10 Emelia Terrace

BostonMA02132

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Homes in Newton, MA

Pricing Updated: 09/17/2026

Current rental homes in the Newton, MA area range in price from $900 to $22,500 with an overall median price of $3,807. The three Newton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Newton Lower Falls at $2,612, Auburndale at $3,000, and Thompsonville at $3,500. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Newton Homes for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Newton Lower Falls$2,612$2,1757
Auburndale$3,000$1,05040
Thompsonville$3,500$2,50017
West Newton$3,650$90078
Oak Hill$3,800$2,40029
Newton Upper Falls$3,825$2,30016
Newtonville$4,195$90027
Newton Center$4,200$90069
Newton Highlands$4,450$2,30032

Best Value Homes for Rent in Newton, MA

As of September 18, 2026 the best value rental home in the Newton area is the $0.23 price per square foot 50 Leo M Birmingham Pky Model at 50 Leo M Birmingham Pky, Unit 6 in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $2,291. The second greatest value Newton rental home is the 1625 Commonwealth Ave Model at 1625 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 9 in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting at $2,295 with a $0.23 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Newton homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
50 Leo M Birmingham Pky, Unit 650 Leo M Birmingham PkyStudio, 1BA$0.23
1625 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 91625 Commonwealth Ave1BR, 1BA$0.23
1460 Commonwealth Ave1460 Commonwealth Ave1BR, 1BA$0.24
64 Murdock St, Unit 264 Murdock St2BR, 1BA$0.24
50 Langley Rd, Unit 150 Langley Rd3BR, 1BA$0.25
1607 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 141607 Commonwealth Ave1BR, 1BA$0.25
120 Brainerd Rd, Unit 18120 Brainerd Rd1BR, 1BA$0.25
1560 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 11560 Commonwealth Ave1BR, 1BA$0.25
78 Glenville Ave, Unit #378 Glenville Ave3BR, 1BA$0.25
43 Riverside St, Unit #243 Riverside St2BR, 1BA$0.26

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Newton, MA
Population: 88,904

Ranked #374

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Newton

What type of rentals are currently available in Newton?

There are currently 1937 Apartments for Rent in Newton, MA with pricing that ranges from $950 to $13,500. There are also 2335 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Newton ranging from $900 to $22,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Newton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Newton ranges from $900 to $22,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,643.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Newton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Newton range from $1,000 to $12,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,225 to $9,650. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,125 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $950.

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