
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Newton Neighborhood of Newton, MA from $1,200 (53 Rentals)
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31 Auburn St

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256 Lowell Ave, Unit #2

173 Adams Ave

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58 Cherry St, Unit 2

58 Cherry St

12 Dunstan St

55 Walker St

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255 Derby St

15 Broadway
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24 Leslie Rd

6 Lowell Ave

61-63-63 Newell Rd

Farwell Street Apartments

1185 Commonwealth Ave

130 North St, Unit 4

100 Madison Ave

Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term

85 Pine St
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29 Walnut St

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150 Crescent St, Unit 150

95 Adams St, Unit 16

95 Adams St, Unit 16

Newton Gardens

95 Adams St, Unit 9

172 River St, Unit B4

95 Adams St, Unit 9

19 Norumbega Terrace, Unit 1

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58 Ash St, Unit 3
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Silver Lake Apartments

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75 Fuller St, Unit 1

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156 Brown St

14 Wadsworth Ave

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373 Lexington St, Unit 1

23 Maple St, Unit 2

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80 Robbins St, Unit 3

Watch Factory Lofts

381 Crescent St, Unit 1

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10 Underwood Park

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Longview Place

26 Cherry St, Unit 1

37-39 Parmenter Rd

177 Robbins St

50-58-58 Walnut St, Unit 12

89 Cushing St

Golda Meir House 62+ Senior Housing

6 Norumbega Terrace

130 Ash St, Unit 1
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West Newton, Newton, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Newton?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Newton Studio Apartments | $2,711 | $1,200 | $5,000 |
| West Newton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,903 | $1,800 | $3,911 |
| West Newton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,474 | $2,275 | $5,919 |
| West Newton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,054 | $2,975 | $6,997 |
| West Newton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,095 | $3,499 | $5,400 |
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There are currently 53 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Newton Neighborhood of Newton, MA.
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Cheapest Available West Newton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Newton area of Newton, MA is a Studio unit found at Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term priced from $1,200. Silver Lake Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,300. Here are the most affordable West Newton apartments for rent in Newton, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Silver Lake Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,300 |
| Longview Place | Avon | 1BR,1BA | $2,732 |
| River Birch at Watertown | Design 1F | 1BR,1BA | $3,077 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Newton, MA
As of August 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Newton area is the $0.35 price per square foot 255 Derby St Model at 255 Derby St in the in the Wellesley Farms neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value West Newton apartment is the 83 Lexington St Model at 83 Lexington St, Unit 1 starting at $4,500 with a $2.25 price per square foot in the Wellesley Farms neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Newton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 255 Derby St | 255 Derby St | 3BR,2BA | $0.35 |
| 83 Lexington St, Unit 1 | 83 Lexington St | 4BR,2.5BA | $2.25 |
| 210 Adams St | 210 Adams St | 4BR,3BA | $2.64 |
| 409 Lowell Ave, Unit 409 Lowell Ave | 409 Lowell Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.27 |
| 253 Brown St, Unit 253 Brown Street | 253 Brown St | 2BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| 161 Walnut St, Unit 161 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02460 | 161 Walnut St | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.57 |
| 213 Newton Street, Unit Newton St | 213 Newton Street | 3BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| 20 Broadway Ter, Unit #2 | 20 Broadway Ter | 2BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| 219 Brown St | 219 Brown St | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term | Furnished Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.00 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Newton Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Newton Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Newton Apartment is $2,732 at Longview Place.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Newton Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Newton is starting from $2,300 at Silver Lake Apartments.
What is the most affordable West Newton Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap West Newton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woodland Station Apartments and starts from $6,997.
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