
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Newton Neighborhood of Newton, MA from $1,200 (48 Rentals)
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1011 Washington St

184 Linwood Ave

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28 Austin St, Unit SI FL2-ID976

31 Auburn St

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515 Crafts St, Unit Sunny gracious 1 bdr

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22 Melville Ave, Unit 2

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256 Lowell Ave, Unit #2

173 Adams Ave
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58 Cherry St

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58 Cherry St, Unit 2

24 Leslie Rd

55 Walker St

Farwell Street Apartments

1185 Commonwealth Ave

61 Newell Rd

Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term

25 Ash St, Unit 03
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20A Day St

31 Walnut St

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150 Crescent St, Unit 150

147 Brown St, Unit 2R

19 Cushing St

95 Adams St, Unit 9

95 Adams St, Unit 9

Newton Gardens

19 Norumbega Terrace, Unit 1
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150 Brown St, Unit 2R

172 River St, Unit B4

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75 Fuller St, Unit 1

19 Norumbega Terrace, Unit 1

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Silver Lake Apartments

103 Alder St, Unit 1

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240 Robbins St, Unit 1

685 Moody St

92 Brown St, Unit 1
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Currents on the Charles

23 Maple St, Unit 2

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80 Robbins St, Unit 3

189 River St

119 Chestnut St, Unit 1

177 Robbins St

46 Rumford Ave

19 Norumbega Terrace

54 Rumford Ave
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89 Cushing St

Golda Meir House 62+ Senior Housing

250-252 Robbins 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 | $2,603 | $1,200 | $5,000 |
| West Newton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,840 | $1,600 | $4,548 |
| West Newton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,457 | $2,250 | $5,611 |
| West Newton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,830 | $2,975 | $7,026 |
| West Newton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,955 | $2,995 | $5,400 |
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There are currently 48 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. Currents on the Charles has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,449. 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 |
| Currents on the Charles | Studio E1 | Studio,1BA | $2,449 |
| Watertown Mews | S2 | Studio,1BA | $2,720 |
| Longview Place | Amherst | 1BR,1BA | $2,739 |
| Newton Gardens | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,820 |
| Woodland Station Apartments | The Riverside | 1BR,1BA | $3,257 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Newton, MA
As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Newton area is the $2.27 price per square foot 409 Lowell Ave Model at 409 Lowell Ave, Unit 409 Lowell Ave in the in the Thompsonville neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value West Newton apartment is the 215 Newton St Model at 215 Newton St, Unit 215 Newton St starting at $3,300 with a $2.44 price per square foot in the Nonantum 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 409 Lowell Ave, Unit 409 Lowell Ave | 409 Lowell Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.27 |
| 215 Newton St, Unit 215 Newton St | 215 Newton St | 3BR,2BA | $2.44 |
| 213 Newton Street, Unit Newton St | 213 Newton Street | 3BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| 20 Broadway Ter, Unit #2 | 20 Broadway Ter | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| 63 Evans St, Unit 63-65 Evans Street | 63 Evans St | 2BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| 65 Evans St, Unit 65 Evans Street | 65 Evans St | 2BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| 127 BROWN St, Unit 127 B | 127 BROWN St | 3BR,1BA | $3.13 |
| 129 Brown St, Unit 129 B | 129 Brown St | 3BR,1BA | $3.13 |
| 150 Crescent St, Unit 150 | 150 Crescent St | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term | Furnished Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.00 |
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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 $2,350 at Newton Gardens.
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 Longview Place and starts from $3,892.
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