Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Newton Lower Falls Neighborhood of Newton, MA from $1,600 (28 Rentals)

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979 Chestnut St
$2,000
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$2,000

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

979 Chestnut St

979 Chestnut StNewton, MA 02464
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166 Lexington St, Unit 1
$2,250
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$2,250

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$2,250
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166 Lexington St, Unit 1

166 Lexington StAuburndale, MA 02466
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Charlesbank Estates
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$2,300 - $2,900
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$2,300 - $2,900

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$2,300 - $2,900
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Charlesbank Estates

70 Charles River RdWaltham, MA 02453
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282 Grove St, Unit 11
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

282 Grove St, Unit 11

282 Grove StAuburndale, MA 02466
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Silver Lake Apartments
$2,300 - $2,650
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$2,300 - $2,650

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$2,300 - $2,650
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

Silver Lake Apartments

128 North StNewtonville, MA 02460
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The Kendrick
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$2,530 - $6,112
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$2,528 - $6,110
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$2,530 - $6,112
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The Kendrick

275 2nd AveNeedham, MA 02494
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Ardemore At Wellesley
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ardemore At Wellesley

4-6 Cedar StWellesley, MA 02481
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Woodland Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Park

264 Grove StAuburndale, MA 02466
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Newton Lower Falls, Newton, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Newton Lower Falls Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Newton Lower Falls area of Newton, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Newton Gardens priced from $2,285. Charlesbank Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,300. Here are the most affordable Newton Lower Falls apartments for rent in Newton, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Newton GardensOne Bedroom - Workforce Housing Initiative, Income1BR,1BA$2,285
Charlesbank Estates1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,300
Woodland Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,350
New Falls Apartments2 Bedroom Garden2BR,1BA$2,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Newton Lower Falls, MA

As of December 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Newton Lower Falls area is the $0.23 price per square foot 268 Grove St Model at 268 Grove St, Unit 2-A in the in the Wellesley Hills neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Newton Lower Falls apartment is the 16 Lafayette Rd Model at 16 Lafayette Rd, Unit 11A starting at $2,850 with a $0.29 price per square foot in the Wellesley Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Newton Lower Falls apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
268 Grove St, Unit 2-A268 Grove St1BR,1BA$0.23
16 Lafayette Rd, Unit 11A16 Lafayette Rd2BR,1BA$0.29
8 Mechanic St, Unit 1F8 Mechanic St1BR,1BA$0.23
45 Wyman St, Unit 2C45 Wyman St1BR,1BA$0.24
53 Wyman St, Unit A-1153 Wyman St2BR,1BA$0.27
19 Kippy Dr19 Kippy Dr3BR,2BA$0.32
45 Wyman St, Unit #345 Wyman St2BR,1BA$0.31
2044 Beacon St, Unit 22044 Beacon St4BR,4BA$0.54
27 Gammons Rd27 Gammons Rd5BR,4.5BA$2.00
9 Keefe Ave, Unit 19 Keefe Ave2BR,1BA$2.00

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Newton Lower Falls, Newton, MA

Ranked #7

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Getting Around the Newton Lower Falls Neighborhood in Newton, MA

Walk Score®

64 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

41 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Newton Lower Falls Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Newton Lower Falls?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Newton Lower Falls is under $2,395.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Newton Lower Falls?

The cheapest apartment in Newton Lower Falls is Newton Gardens which is listed at $2,285, while the average apartment in Newton Lower Falls costs $8,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Newton Lower Falls?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 11 regular apartments in Newton Lower Falls that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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