Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Newton, MA from $1,100 (70 Rentals)

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property at 140 Church St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

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140 Church St

WalthamMA02452
property at 509 Main St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

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509 Main St

WalthamMA02452
property at 56-58-143 Harvard St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

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56-58-143 Harvard St

WalthamMA02453
property at 72 Adams St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

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72 Adams St

WalthamMA02453
property at 33 Gorham St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

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33 Gorham St

WalthamMA02453
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28 Austin St
$1,900
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$1,540
Required Monthly Fees
$360

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$1,900
Studio Apartments Available May 14, 2026

28 Austin St

28 Austin StNewton, MA 02460
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property at 144 School St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

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144 School St

WalthamMA02451
property at 763 Main St

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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763 Main St

WalthamMA02451

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property at 979 Chestnut St

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

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979 Chestnut St

NewtonMA02464
property at 13 N Park St

$1,999

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$1,999

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$1,999

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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13 N Park St

WatertownMA02472
property at 1143 Beacon St

$1,999

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$1,999

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$1,999

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1143 Beacon St

NewtonMA02461
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979 Chestnut St
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
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979 Chestnut St

979 Chestnut StNewton, MA 02464
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property at 259 Calvary St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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259 Calvary St

WalthamMA02453

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property at 100 Central St

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

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100 Central St

WalthamMA02453
property at 178 Robbins St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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178 Robbins St

WalthamMA02453
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16 Maple St, Unit 4
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

16 Maple St, Unit 4

16 Maple StWaltham, MA 02453
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property at 34 Harvard St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

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34 Harvard St

WalthamMA02453
property at 33 Cook St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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33 Cook St

NewtonMA02458
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166 Lexington St, Unit 1
$2,250
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$2,250

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$2,250
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166 Lexington St, Unit 1

166 Lexington StAuburndale, MA 02466
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ReNew Waltham
Rent Specials
$2,289 - $3,629
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$2,289 - $3,629

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$2,289 - $3,629
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

ReNew Waltham

20 Middlesex CirWaltham, MA 02452
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property at 189 River St

$2,295 - $2,395

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$2,295

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$2,295

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189 River St

WalthamMA02453
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282 Grove St, Unit 11
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

282 Grove St, Unit 11

282 Grove StAuburndale, MA 02466
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property at 13 Spruce St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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13 Spruce St

WalthamMA02453

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Silver Lake Apartments
$2,300 - $2,650
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$2,300 - $2,650

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$2,300 - $2,650
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

Silver Lake Apartments

128 North StNewtonville, MA 02460
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Charlesbank Estates
Rent Specials
$2,300 - $2,900
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$2,300 - $2,900

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$2,300 - $2,900
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Charlesbank Estates

70 Charles River RdWaltham, MA 02453
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Watermills
$2,300 - $4,200
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$2,300 - $4,200

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$2,300 - $4,200
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Watermills

350 Pleasant StWatertown, MA 02472
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property at 39 Carey Ave

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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39 Carey Ave

WatertownMA02472
property at 685 Moody St

$2,325

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$2,325

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$2,325

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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685 Moody St

WalthamMA02453

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West Newton, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Newton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short TermFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,175
River Park Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath (Flat/Affordable)1BR,1BA$2,130

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Newton, MA and Nearby

As of December 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Newton area is the $0.28 price per square foot 50 Hawthorn St Model at 50 Hawthorn St, Unit 2A in the in the Newton Centre neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value West Newton apartment is the 33 Paul St Model at 33 Paul St, Unit 20 starting at $2,500 with a $0.25 price per square foot in the Oak Hill neighborhood. 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.
50 Hawthorn St, Unit 2A50 Hawthorn St2BR,1BA$0.28
33 Paul St, Unit 2033 Paul St1BR,1BA$0.25
268 Grove St, Unit 2-A268 Grove St1BR,1BA$0.23
69 West St, Unit L369 West St2BR,1BA$0.27
200 Sumner St, Unit 2B200 Sumner St1BR,1BA$0.25
8 Mechanic St, Unit 1F8 Mechanic St1BR,1BA$0.23
45 Wyman St, Unit 2C45 Wyman St1BR,1BA$0.24
53 Wyman St, Unit A-1153 Wyman St2BR,1BA$0.27
262 Lake Ave, Unit 3262 Lake Ave2BR,1BA$0.24
149 Crescent St, Unit 302149 Crescent St2BR,1BA$0.29

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Getting Around West Newton, MA

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,175.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Newton Apartment is $2,130 at River Park Lofts.

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 $2,350 at River Park Lofts.

What is the most affordable West Newton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Newton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at River Park Lofts and starts from $3,290.

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