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28 Hale St, Unit 2

28 Hale St
NewtonMA02464

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property at 71 Fairbanks St

71 Fairbanks St

BostonMA02135

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Newton, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Newton, MA

Pricing Updated: 07/27/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Newton, MA area range in price from $1,000 to $25,000 with an overall median price of $10,296. The three Newton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Newton at $1,750, Auburndale at $1,080, and Thompsonville at $1,250. Here is today’s list of the top 8 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Newton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
West Newton$8,250$1,75061
Auburndale$8,500$1,08043
Thompsonville$9,250$1,25026
Newtonville$9,875$1,90036
Newton Center$10,000$1,00088
Newton Lower Falls$10,500$2,3955
Newton Highlands$11,000$1,00041
Oak Hill$15,000$1,25040

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 $1,150. 1459-1461 VFW Pky in the East Dedham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,650. 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$1,150
1459-1461 VFW PkyStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
35 Orkney Rdstudios, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Newton, MA

As of July 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Newton area is the $0.21 price per square foot 1381 Commonwealth Ave Model at 1381 Commonwealth Ave, Unit B in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value Newton apartment is the 11 Snow St Model at 11 Snow 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.
1381 Commonwealth Ave, Unit B1381 Commonwealth Ave1BR,1BA$0.21
11 Snow St, Unit 211 Snow St1BR,1BA$0.21
22 Shepard St, Unit B22 Shepard St1BR,1BA$0.18
84 Gordon St, Unit 10184 Gordon StStudio ,1BA$0.19
592 Cambridge St, Unit 11592 Cambridge StStudio ,1BA$0.19
30 Bentley St, Unit 330 Bentley StStudio ,1BA$0.19
64 Woodstock Ave, Unit 564 Woodstock AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
1669 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 221669 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
317 Allston St, Unit 15317 Allston StStudio ,1BA$0.20
29-31 Litchfield St, Unit #329-31 Litchfield St1BR,1BA$0.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Newton

What type of rentals are currently available in Newton?

There are currently 6598 Apartments for Rent in Newton, MA with pricing that ranges from $375 to $25,164. There are also 5046 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Newton ranging from $500 to $40,000.

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 $500 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,567.

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 $21,413, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $10,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,150.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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