Average Rent in Newton Highlands, Newton, MA

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Current Versus Historical Newton Highlands, Newton, MA Rents

Newton Highlands rentals average $2,550 for a 1-bedroom rental to $6,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $5,200, or roughly $33 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged 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 $83 (-3.16%) year-over-year from $2,633 to $2,550. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $50 (1.59%) year-over-year from $3,150 to $3,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $250 (5.88%) year-over-year from $4,250 to $4,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,117 (18.51%) year-over-year from $6,033 to $7,150. 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 3.04% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 13.90% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.17% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.13% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$50.50	$2,550	$2,633 (-3.16%)	$3,305 (-22.84%)
2 BR	$30.74	$3,200	$3,150 (1.59%)	$3,057 (4.68%)
3 BR	$28.04	$4,500	$4,250 (5.88%)	$4,908 (-8.30%)
4+ BR	$32.81	$7,150	$6,033 (18.51%)	$6,717 (6.45%)

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 $3,300 per month. A total of 15 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chelsea, MA, with an average rent of $2,400, 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 $5,100 per month.

Let's compare Newton Highlands, Newton, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 3.92% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Newton Highlands, Newton, MA are about 20.53% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 19.11% 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	$2,900	$3,000
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
Arlington, MA	$2,200	$2,525	$2,938	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,450	$3,000	$3,300
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,000	$3,500
Somerville, MA	$2,275	$2,700	$3,350	$3,520
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$3,000	$3,900	$3,800
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,900	$3,800
Newton, MA	$1,975	$2,425	$3,000	$4,150
Lexington, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,450	$5,100

Top Neighborhoods Near Newton Highlands

There are a total of 47 neighborhoods in or near Newton Highlands. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, St. Elizabeth's, and South Side. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 47 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 $3,483 per month. A total of 47 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Newton Highlands's average rent, which is actually $5,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Newton Highlands, South Quincy has the most affordable average rent at $2,650 per month. Whereas, at $4,790 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
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,900	$2,900
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,400	$3,000	$2,950
South Side, Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,400	$2,975	$3,000
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,900	$2,500	$3,100
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,825	$3,575	$3,100
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,800	$4,000	$3,200
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,525	$3,125	$3,798	$3,200
Bank Square, Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,742	$3,423	$3,200
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,425	$2,950	$3,600	$3,225
Dudley - Brunswick King, Boston, MA	$2,165	$1,776	$2,800	$3,225
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,488	$2,500	$2,935	$3,300
Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,775	$3,600	$3,350
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA	$1,650	$2,875	$3,350	$3,350
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,350	$4,600	$3,400
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,250	$3,139	$3,950	$3,450
Sav-Mor, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,275	$2,600	$3,483
North Allston, Boston, MA	$2,550	$3,000	$3,850	$3,600
Ward Two, Somerville, MA	N/A	$2,600	$3,500	$3,600
Highland Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,800	$3,100	$3,648
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,650	$2,900	$3,673
Washington Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,363	$2,813	$3,675
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,350	$2,965	$3,900	$3,700
West End, Boston, MA	$2,935	$3,545	$5,010	$3,790
Riverside, Cambridge, MA	N/A	$3,200	$3,950	$3,800
South End, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,600	$4,500	$3,800
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,275	$3,350	$4,222	$3,800
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,775	$2,600	$3,350	$3,850
Wellington - Harrington, Cambridge, MA	N/A	$2,550	$3,300	$3,900
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,125	$3,000	$3,800	$3,950
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA	N/A	$2,900	$4,158	$4,500

Top Counties Near Newton Highlands

There are a total of 16 counties located by Newton Highlands, Newton, MA. Some of these counties include Natick, MA, Waltham, MA, and Watertown Town, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,250. That's roughly around $33 per sqft. A total of 16 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chelsea, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,400. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,100, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by Newton Highlands, Newton, MA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Newton Highlands, Newton, MA is 4.41% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Newton Highlands, Newton, MA is 20.53% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Natick, MA	N/A	$2,100	$2,600	$2,800
Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,900	$3,000
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
Arlington, MA	$2,200	$2,525	$2,938	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,450	$3,000	$3,300
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,000	$3,500
Somerville, MA	$2,275	$2,700	$3,350	$3,520
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$3,000	$3,900	$3,800
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,900	$3,800
Newton, MA	$1,975	$2,425	$3,000	$4,150

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 $3,300. 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 $2,400 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,400 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,150. That's at least $60 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 $2,678 per month. Or in other words, $53 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,550 per month. Which comes out to $45 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	$2,000	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
02135, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,400	$2,950	$3,000
02453, Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,400	$3,000	$3,175
02215, Boston, MA	$2,295	$2,850	$4,050	$3,200
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,843	$3,800	$3,550
02120, Boston, MA	$250	$3,195	$3,600	$4,400
02115, Boston, MA	$2,600	$2,875	$4,100	$3,200
02140, Cambridge, MA	$2,150	$2,600	$3,600	$3,595
02118, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,600	$4,200	$3,800
02116, Boston, MA	$2,675	$3,400	$5,225	$3,500

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 $5,200. 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 one bedroom apartment in Newton Highlands, Newton, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,550 and an average price per square feet of $50.50. There are a total of 1 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Newton Highlands.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,775 and an average price per square feet of $30.74. There are a total of 2 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 -0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06% 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 $4,160/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.