Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Newton Neighborhood of Newton, MA from $1,200 (60 Rentals)

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property at 31 Auburn St
$2,100

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Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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31 Auburn St

NewtonMA02465
property at 26 Wiswall St
$2,100

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Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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26 Wiswall St

NewtonMA02465
property at 58 Cherry St
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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58 Cherry St

NewtonMA02465
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58 Cherry St, Unit 2
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

58 Cherry St, Unit 2

58 Cherry StNewton, MA 02465
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22 Melville Ave, Unit 2
$2,250

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Base Rent$2,250

Total Monthly Price$2,250
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

22 Melville Ave, Unit 2

22 Melville AveNewton, MA 02460
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71 Cherry St, Unit 2
$2,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

71 Cherry St, Unit 2

71 Cherry StNewton, MA 02465
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property at 9 Grant St
$2,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
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9 Grant St

NewtonMA02465
property at 15 Broadway
$2,500

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Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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15 Broadway

NewtonMA02460
property at 55 Walker St
$2,500

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Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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55 Walker St

NewtonMA02460
property at 1185 Commonwealth Ave
$2,290

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,290

Total Monthly Price$2,290
12 Month Lease Term
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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property at 100 Madison Ave
$2,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,600

Total Monthly Price$2,600
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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100 Madison Ave

NewtonMA02460
property at 289 Webster St
$2,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,600

Total Monthly Price$2,600
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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289 Webster St

NewtonMA02466

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property at 149 Adams St
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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149 Adams St

WalthamMA02453
property at 25 Ash St
$1,750

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,750
12 Month Lease Term
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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25 Ash St, Unit 03

25 Ash St
WalthamMA02453
property at 11 Derby St
$1,795

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,795

Total Monthly Price$1,795
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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11 Derby St

WalthamMA02453
property at 20A Day St
$1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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20A Day St

WalthamMA02453

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property at 147 Brown St
$1,925

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,925

Total Monthly Price$1,925
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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147 Brown St, Unit 2R

147 Brown St
WalthamMA02453
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Newton Gardens
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$2,070 - $3,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,070 - $3,000

Total Monthly Price$2,070 - $3,000
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Newton Gardens

129-151 North StNewtonville, MA 02460
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property at 103 Alder St
$2,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
Affordability

103 Alder St, Unit 1

103 Alder St
WalthamMA02453
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property at 7 Rumford Ave
$2,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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7 Rumford Ave

WalthamMA02453
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103 Alder St, Unit 1
$2,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

103 Alder St, Unit 1

103 Alder StWaltham, MA 02453
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property at 41 Walnut St
$2,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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41 Walnut St

WalthamMA02453

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property at 135 Prospect St
$2,450

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,450

Total Monthly Price$2,450
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Nov 1
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135 Prospect St

WalthamMA02453
property at 23 Maple St
$2,450

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,450

Total Monthly Price$2,450
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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23 Maple St, Unit 2

23 Maple St
WalthamMA02453
property at 189 River St
$2,495

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,495

Total Monthly Price$2,495
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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189 River St

WalthamMA02453
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Watch Factory Lofts
$2,550 - $4,299

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,550 - $4,299

Total Monthly Price$2,550 - $4,299
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Watch Factory Lofts

183-241 Crescent StWaltham, MA 02453
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property at 8 Friend St
$2,595

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,595

Total Monthly Price$2,595
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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8 Friend St, Unit 5

8 Friend St
WalthamMA02453
property at 308 Moody St
$2,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,600

Total Monthly Price$2,600
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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308 Moody St

WalthamMA02453
property at 172 River St
$1,700 - $2,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
1 Bedroom Rentals
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172 River St

WalthamMA02453

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West Newton, Newton, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Newton, MA

As of September 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Newton area is the $0.39 price per square foot 84 Walker St Model at 84 Walker St, Unit 2 in the Newton Centre neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value West Newton apartment is the 409 Lowell Ave Model at 409 Lowell Ave, Unit 409 Lowell Ave in the Thompsonville neighborhood starting at $3,750 with a $2.24 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Newton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
84 Walker St, Unit 284 Walker St3BR, 1BA$0.39
409 Lowell Ave, Unit 409 Lowell Ave409 Lowell Ave3BR, 2BA$2.24
68 Adams St, Unit #268 Adams St3BR, 1BA$2.14
34 Orchard Ave, Unit 234 Orchard Ave2BR, 2BA$2.21
213 Newton Street, Unit Newton St213 Newton Street3BR, 2BA$2.30
20 Broadway Ter, Unit #220 Broadway Ter2BR, 1BA$2.04
22 Melville Ave, Unit 222 Melville Ave1BR, 1BA$2.11
15 Broadway St, Unit 15 Broadway Unit 115 Broadway St1BR, 1BA$2.38
71 Cherry St, Unit 271 Cherry St1BR, 1BA$2.30
58 Cherry St, Unit Unit 258 Cherry St2BR, 1BA$2.24

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West Newton, Newton, MA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Newton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Newton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Newton is at Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term listed at $1,200.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Newton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Newton Apartment is $2,636 at Currents on the Charles.

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 $2,895 at Newton Gardens.

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 $5,590.

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