Cheap Apartments for Rent in Newton, NJ from $900 (21 Rentals)

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property at 29 Paterson Ave

$1,495 - $1,725

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29 Paterson Ave

NewtonNJ07860
property at 3 Swartswood Rd

$1,549 - $1,795

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3 Swartswood Rd

NewtonNJ07860

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property at 71 Sparta Ave

$1,600 - $1,850

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71 Sparta Ave

NewtonNJ07860
property at 1 Trinity St

$1,695 - $1,875

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1 Trinity St

NewtonNJ07860
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Stonewood at Newton
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stonewood at Newton

31 Paterson AveNewton, NJ 07860
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Cobbler Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cobbler Lofts

69 Sparta AveNewton, NJ 07860
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The Aberlour
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Aberlour

1 Trinity StNewton, NJ 07860
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Newton, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Newton, NJ

Pricing Updated: 04/25/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Newton, NJ area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Newton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Stone Rows at Hampton$2,750$1,5497

Cheapest Available Newton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Newton, NJ is a 2 Beds unit found at Hillside Terrace priced from $1,810. Newtonian Gardens Apartments in the Andover Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,290. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Newton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillside Terrace2 BR BLDG 32BR,1BA$1,810
Newtonian Gardens ApartmentsTwo Bedroom-One Bath2BR,1BA$2,290
Water Street Lofts1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Newton, NJ and Nearby

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Newton area is the $0.19 price per square foot 120 High St Model at 120 High St, Unit #2 in the in the Andover Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Newton apartment is the Two Bedroom-One Bath Model at Newtonian Gardens Apartments starting at $2,290 with a $2.54 price per square foot in the Andover Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Newton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
120 High St, Unit #2120 High St1BR,1BA$0.19
Newtonian Gardens ApartmentsTwo Bedroom-One Bath2BR,1BA$2.54
Water Street Lofts1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.78

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Newton Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Newton Apartment is $2,300 at Water Street Lofts.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Newton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Newton is starting from $1,810 at Hillside Terrace.

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