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property at 60 Undine Rd

$1,000

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6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

60 Undine Rd

BostonMA02135

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property at 490 Washington St

$1,060

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4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 21

490 Washington St

BostonMA02135
property at 115 Park St

$1,100

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$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

115 Park St

BostonMA02132

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Newton, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Newton, MA

Pricing Updated: 05/04/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Newton, MA area range in price from $1,080 to $22,500 with an overall median price of $12,249. The three Newton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Newton Lower Falls at $2,250, Thompsonville at $2,250, and Newton Center at $1,080. Here is today’s list of the top 8 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Newton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Newton Lower Falls$6,500$2,2504
Thompsonville$7,500$2,25020
Newton Center$9,500$1,08080
Newton Highlands$9,998$2,15024
West Newton$9,998$1,72553
Oak Hill$14,500$2,00026
Auburndale$17,500$1,15038
Newtonville$22,500$1,72515

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 $1,175. Vinal Street Apartments in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,550. 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$1,175
Vinal Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
Parkway 1208One Bedroom- 60%1BR,1BA$1,790

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Newton, MA

As of May 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Newton area is the $0.21 price per square foot 9 Woodstock Ave Model at 9 Woodstock Ave in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Newton apartment is the 90 Brainerd Rd Model at 90 Brainerd Rd starting at $1,950 with a $0.20 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.
9 Woodstock Ave9 Woodstock AveStudio ,1BA$0.21
90 Brainerd Rd90 Brainerd RdStudio ,1BA$0.20
5 Walbridge St, Unit 45 Walbridge StStudio ,1BA$0.20
67 Gordon St67 Gordon StStudio ,1BA$0.20
87 Gordon St87 Gordon StStudio ,1BA$0.21
28 Sidlaw Rd, Unit 628 Sidlaw Rd1BR,1BA$0.20
193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10193 Strathmore Rd1BR,1BA$0.20
152 Strathmore Rd, Unit 1152 Strathmore Rd1BR,1BA$0.20
12 Brock St, Unit #412 Brock St1BR,1BA$0.21
1683 Beacon St, Unit #1G1683 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.18

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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 3339 Apartments for Rent in Newton, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $17,000. There are also 3616 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Newton ranging from $960 to $30,000.

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 $960 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,177.

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 $12,795, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $30,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,060 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,800.

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