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property at 60 Undine Rd

$1,250

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$1,250

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6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

60 Undine Rd

BostonMA02135

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property at 71 Fairbanks St

$1,340

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$1,340

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$1,340

1 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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71 Fairbanks St

BostonMA02135
property at 22 Chiswick Rd

$1,700

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$1,700

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Studio, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Sep 1

22 Chiswick Rd, Unit 17

22 Chiswick Rd
BostonMA02135
property at 1423 Commonwealth Ave

$1,700 - $2,350

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$1,700

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Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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Newton, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Newton, MA

Pricing Updated: 08/03/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Newton, MA area range in price from $1,200 to $13,695 with an overall median price of $3,726. The three Newton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Auburndale at $3,231, Newtonville at $3,300, and West Newton at $3,338. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Newton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Auburndale$3,231$2,10033
Newtonville$3,300$1,89031
West Newton$3,338$1,20064
Newton Highlands$3,425$2,45029
Newton Lower Falls$3,508$2,09566
Newton Center$3,600$1,89066
Oak Hill$3,760$2,37513
Newton Upper Falls$3,890$1,648469
Thompsonville$4,265$2,89515

Cheapest Available Newton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Newton, MA is a Studio unit found at Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term in the Nonantum neighborhood priced from $1,200. 1459-1461 VFW Pky in the East Dedham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Newton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short TermFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,200
1459-1461 VFW PkyStudioStudio,1BA$1,725
Parkway 1208One Bedroom- 60%1BR,1BA$1,790

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Newton, MA

As of August 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Newton area is the $0.19 price per square foot 145 Winthrop Rd Model at 145 Winthrop Rd, Unit 6 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Newton apartment is the 5 Walbridge St Model at 5 Walbridge St, Unit 2 starting at $2,100 with a $0.21 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Newton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
145 Winthrop Rd, Unit 6145 Winthrop Rd1BR,1BA$0.19
5 Walbridge St, Unit 25 Walbridge StStudio ,1BA$0.21
108 Washington St, Unit 1108 Washington StStudio ,1BA$0.20
132 Sutherland Rd, Unit A132 Sutherland Rd1BR,1BA$0.21
317 Allston St317 Allston StStudio ,1BA$0.20
193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10193 Strathmore Rd1BR,1BA$0.20
120 Brainerd Rd, Unit 3120 Brainerd Rd1BR,1BA$0.21
1460 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 31460 Commonwealth Ave1BR,1BA$0.17
2 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 42 Chestnut Hill AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
77 Chiswick Rd, Unit 277 Chiswick Rd1BR,1BA$0.21

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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 2279 Apartments for Rent in Newton, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $14,300. There are also 2895 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Newton ranging from $1,025 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 $1,025 to $22,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,620.

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 $1,100 to $12,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,460 to $11,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,125 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,350.

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