
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Newton Neighborhood of Newton, MA from $1,100 (26 Rentals)
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28 Austin St

1143 Beacon St

36 Central Ave

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1143 Beacon St, Unit 1

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256 Lowell Ave, Unit 2
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256 Lowell Ave, Unit 2

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256 Lowell Ave, Unit 2

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256 Lowell Ave, Unit #2

256 Lowell Ave

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256 Lowell Ave, Unit 2

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Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term

32 Brown St

259 Calvary St

Newton Gardens

73 Fuller St

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154 Lexington St, Unit 2
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189 River St

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Silver Lake Apartments

76 Brown St

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152 Brown St, Unit #1R

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25 Maple St, Unit 25-1R

177 Robbins St
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Golda Meir House 62+ Senior Housing

83 Brown St
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 | $2,403 | $1,175 | $3,099 |
| West Newton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,762 | $1,200 | $3,991 |
| West Newton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,562 | $2,200 | $5,384 |
| West Newton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,007 | $2,700 | $6,779 |
| West Newton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,814 | $3,500 | $5,500 |
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There are currently 26 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 $1,175. Newton Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here are the most affordable West Newton apartments for rent in Newton, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| Newton Gardens | One Bedroom Affordable Style 1- Income Guidelines | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| Silver Lake Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Newton, MA
As of February 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Newton area is the $0.27 price per square foot 1143 Beacon St Model at 1143 Beacon St, Unit #2 in the in the Thompsonville neighborhood starting from $2,675. The second greatest value West Newton apartment is the 281 Lowell Ave Model at 281 Lowell Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,700 with a $0.27 price per square foot in the Thompsonville 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. |
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| 1143 Beacon St, Unit #2 | 1143 Beacon St | 2BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 281 Lowell Ave, Unit 2 | 281 Lowell Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.27 |
| 149 Crescent St, Unit 302 | 149 Crescent St | 2BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 84 Walker St, Unit 2 | 84 Walker St | 3BR,1BA | $0.39 |
| 2044 Beacon St, Unit 2 | 2044 Beacon St | 4BR,4BA | $0.54 |
| 108 Walnut St, Unit 1 | 108 Walnut St | 4BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| 108 Walnut St, Unit 108 | 108 Walnut St | 4BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| 108 Walnut St, Unit 108 | 108 Walnut St | 4BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| 444 Lowell Ave, Unit 2 | 444 Lowell Ave | 5BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| 84 Walker St, Unit 1 - room | 84 Walker St | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Newton, Newton, MA
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Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Newton Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Newton?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Newton is under $2,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Newton?
The cheapest apartment in West Newton is Newton Gardens which is listed at $2,195, while the average apartment in West Newton costs $9,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Newton?
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 10 regular apartments in West Newton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in West Newton?
Cheap apartments in West Newton have an average cost of $192 which is $8,808 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Newton.
Expert Rental Resources
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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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