Cheap Homes for Rent in West Newton, MA from $800 (26 Rentals)

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property at 25 Ash St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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25 Ash St, Unit 03

25 Ash St
WalthamMA02453
property at 184 Ash St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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184 Ash St, Unit 1

184 Ash St
WalthamMA02453

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28 Austin St
$1,890
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$1,530
Required Monthly Fees
$360

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$1,890
Studio Apartments Available May 14

28 Austin St

28 Austin StNewton, MA 02460
Furnished
property at 147 Brown St

$1,925

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$1,925

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$1,925

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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147 Brown St, Unit 2R

147 Brown St
WalthamMA02453
property at 124 Bacon St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Feb 1

124 Bacon St, Unit B

124 Bacon St
WalthamMA02451
property at 240 Crescent St

$2,225

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$2,225

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$2,225

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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240 Crescent St

WalthamMA02453
property at 262 Main St

$2,250

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$2,250

Total Monthly Price
$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Feb 1

262 Main St, Unit 44

262 Main St
WatertownMA02472

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property at 133 Warren St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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133 Warren St, Unit 5

133 Warren St
WatertownMA02472

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property at 19 Norumbega Ter

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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19 Norumbega Ter, Unit 01

19 Norumbega Ter
WalthamMA02453
property at 32 Whitman Rd

$2,350 - $2,545

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$2,350

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$2,350

2 Bedroom Rentals

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32 Whitman Rd

WalthamMA02453
property at 25 Westfield Rd

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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25 Westfield Rd, Unit 1

25 Westfield Rd
NewtonMA02465

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property at 141 Brown St

$2,400

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$2,400

Total Monthly Price
$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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141 Brown St, Unit 2F

141 Brown St
WalthamMA02453
property at 175 Adams St

$2,400

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$2,400

Total Monthly Price
$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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175 Adams St, Unit 11

175 Adams St
NewtonMA02458

West Newton, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Newton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in West Newton, MA is a Studio unit found at Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term in the Nonantum neighborhood priced from $1,175. Newton Gardens in the Bemis neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,095. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Newton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short TermFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,175
Newton GardensOne Bedroom Affordable Style 1- Income Guidelines1BR,1BA$2,095
Woodland Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,100
River Park Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath (Flat/Affordable)1BR,1BA$2,130
ReNew WalthamAshworth1BR,1BA$2,239
Silver Lake ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,300

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

As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Newton area is the $0.23 price per square foot 8 Mechanic St Model at 8 Mechanic St, Unit 1F in the in the Oak Hill neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value West Newton apartment is the 262 Lake Ave Model at 262 Lake Ave, Unit 3 starting at $2,395 with a $0.24 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.
8 Mechanic St, Unit 1F8 Mechanic St1BR,1BA$0.23
262 Lake Ave, Unit 3262 Lake Ave2BR,1BA$0.24
138 Edenfield Ave, Unit 2138 Edenfield Ave3BR,2BA$0.25
129 Edenfield Ave, Unit 2129 Edenfield Ave3BR,2BA$0.25
33 Paul St, Unit 2033 Paul St1BR,1BA$0.25
200 Sumner St, Unit 2B200 Sumner St1BR,1BA$0.25
1143 Beacon St, Unit #21143 Beacon St2BR,1BA$0.27
53 Wyman St, Unit A-1153 Wyman St2BR,1BA$0.27
50 Hawthorn St, Unit 2A50 Hawthorn St2BR,1BA$0.28
149 Crescent St, Unit 302149 Crescent St2BR,1BA$0.29

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Newton

What type of rentals are currently available in West Newton?

There are currently 578 Apartments for Rent in West Newton, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,175 to $12,313. There are also 240 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Newton ranging from $860 to $22,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Newton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Newton ranges from $860 to $22,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,690.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Newton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Newton range from $2,450 to $7,044, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,700 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $860 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,250.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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