Average Rent in Newton Highlands, Newton, MA

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Current Versus Historical Newton Highlands, Newton, MA Rents

Newton Highlands rentals average $2,700 for a 2-bedroom rental to $8,225 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,500, or roughly $30 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $2,050 to $2,050. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $339 (-11.73%) year-over-year from $2,889 to $2,550. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $375 (-11.19%) year-over-year from $3,350 to $2,975. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $908 (-20.84%) year-over-year from $4,358 to $3,450. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,692 (27.03%) year-over-year from $6,258 to $7,950. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.71% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 18.82% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.66% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
2 BR	$36.00	$2,975	$3,350 (-11.19%)	$2,800 (6.25%)
3 BR	$31.85	$3,450	$4,358 (-20.84%)	$4,450 (-22.47%)
4+ BR	$28.69	$7,950	$6,258 (27.03%)	$6,167 (28.92%)

Historical Rents in Newton Highlands, Newton, MA

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Top Cities Near Newton Highlands

There are a total of 15 cities nearby Newton Highlands. The average rent in Newton Highlands is currently $3,200 per month. A total of 14 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chelsea, MA, with an average rent of $2,300, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Newton Highlands, Newton, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,825 per month.

Let's compare Newton Highlands, Newton, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Two bedrooms in Newton Highlands, Newton, MA are about 7.41% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 6.67% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 15 total cities near Newton Highlands, Newton, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,780	$2,828
Watertown Town, MA	$2,703	$2,600	$2,800	$3,000
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,250	$2,900	$3,200
Arlington, MA	$1,950	$2,250	$2,900	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,400	$2,900	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,613	$3,200	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,900	$3,600	$3,508
Brookline, MA	$2,348	$2,800	$3,825	$3,525
Newton, MA	N/A	$2,325	$3,000	$3,800
Lexington, MA	N/A	$2,150	$3,325	$4,825

Top Neighborhoods Near Newton Highlands

There are a total of 34 neighborhoods in or near Newton Highlands. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, Commonwealth, and South Side. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 34 total neighborhoods in or near Newton Highlands, Newton, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Newton Highlands, Newton, MA is currently around $3,200 per month. A total of 33 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Newton Highlands's average rent, which is actually $4,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Newton Highlands, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,750 per month. Whereas, at $5,000 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Newton Highlands. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Broadway, Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,325	$2,900	$1,750
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,250	$2,700	$2,700
South Side, Waltham, MA	$1,800	$2,200	$2,700	$2,740
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,698	$3,700	$2,860
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,525	$2,800	$2,900
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$1,995	$2,500	$2,950	$2,900
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,350	$3,150	$2,925
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,925	$4,200	$2,950
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,550	$3,250	$3,000
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,448	$2,900	$3,000
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,750	$2,600	$2,900	$3,063
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,363	$2,388	$2,850	$3,100
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA	$1,650	$2,875	$3,100	$3,150
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,615	$3,250	$3,200
North Allston, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,900	$3,000	$3,200
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,450	$2,525	$2,995	$3,200
Newton Corner, Newton, MA	$2,780	$3,080	$2,800	$3,300
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$2,700	$3,550	$3,300
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,375	$2,819	$3,550	$3,325
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,498	$3,323	$4,900	$3,400
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,600	$3,600	$3,425
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,225	$2,650	$3,400	$3,425
North End, Boston, MA	$2,500	$2,900	$3,600	$3,550
West End, Boston, MA	$2,897	$3,495	$4,688	$3,560
South Medford, Medford, MA	N/A	$2,500	$2,938	$3,600
South End, Boston, MA	$2,250	$3,403	$4,200	$3,700
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,310	$3,475	$3,980	$3,825
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,475	$2,800	$4,000	$3,975
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$2,963	$3,840	$4,750	$4,500
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,800	$3,863	$5,500	$5,000

Top Counties Near Newton Highlands

There are a total of 16 counties located by Newton Highlands, Newton, MA. Some of these counties include Waltham, MA, Natick, MA, and Watertown Town, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,200. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 15 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chelsea, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,300. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,825, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by Newton Highlands, Newton, MA.

Rent for two bedrooms in Newton Highlands, Newton, MA is 7.41% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,780	$2,828
Natick, MA	$2,875	$2,100	$2,725	$2,850
Watertown Town, MA	$2,703	$2,600	$2,800	$3,000
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,250	$2,900	$3,200
Arlington, MA	$1,950	$2,250	$2,900	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,400	$2,900	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,613	$3,200	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,900	$3,600	$3,508
Brookline, MA	$2,348	$2,800	$3,825	$3,525
Newton, MA	N/A	$2,325	$3,000	$3,800

Top Zipcodes Near Newton Highlands

There are a total of 22 zipcodes in or near Newton Highlands, Newton, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,225. A total of 22 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02150, Chelsea, MA at $2,300 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,000 per month is 02111, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,000. That's at least $54 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Newton Highlands, Newton, MA is $2,725 per month. Or in other words, $51 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,325 per month. Which comes out to $42 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Newton Highlands, Newton, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,703	$2,600	$2,800	$3,000
02135, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,375	$2,800	$2,950
02453, Waltham, MA	$1,800	$2,350	$2,780	$2,849
02215, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,750	$3,800	$2,900
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,850	$2,775	$3,500	$3,495
02120, Boston, MA	$250	$3,000	$2,750	$3,299
02115, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,000	$4,250	$3,250
02140, Cambridge, MA	$2,375	$2,700	$3,600	$3,575
02118, Boston, MA	$1,400	$3,358	$4,000	$3,600
02116, Boston, MA	$2,495	$3,350	$5,500	$3,600

Frequently Asked Questions - Newton Highlands Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Newton Highlands, Newton, MA?

The average monthly rental price for Newton Highlands, Newton, MA apartments for rent is approximately $4,500. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Newton Highlands, Newton, MA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Newton Highlands, Newton, MA.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Newton Highlands, Newton, MA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,700 and an average price per square feet of $36.00. There are a total of 3 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Newton Highlands.

How have rent prices in Newton Highlands, Newton, MA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Newton Highlands, Newton, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.12%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.11%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.21% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Newton Highlands, Newton, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Newton Highlands, Newton, MA is around $3,600/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.