Average Rent in Newton Highlands, Newton, MA

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Current Versus Historical Newton Highlands, Newton, MA Rents

Newton Highlands rentals average $2,775 for a 2-bedroom rental to $7,900 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $5,400, or roughly $36 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in November 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 $317 (-11.05%) year-over-year from $2,867 to $2,550. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $342 (-10.96%) year-over-year from $3,117 to $2,775. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,500 (38.46%) year-over-year from $3,900 to $5,400. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,208 (38.80%) year-over-year from $5,692 to $7,900. 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 down by 1.48% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.11% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.76% this month.
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Nov 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
2 BR $32.25 $2,775 $3,117 (-10.96%) $3,058 (-9.26%)
3 BR $39.20 $5,400 $3,900 (38.46%) $4,900 (10.20%)
4+ BR $36.82 $7,900 $5,692 (38.80%) $5,558 (42.13%)

Historical Rents in Newton Highlands, Newton, MA

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Top Cities Near Newton Highlands

There are a total of 13 cities nearby Newton Highlands. The average rent in Newton Highlands is currently $3,000 per month. A total of 13 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 Newton, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,700 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 2.70% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 35.19% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 13 total cities near Newton Highlands, Newton, MA in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Everett, MA $1,650 $2,000 $2,500 $2,600
Waltham, MA $1,925 $2,250 $2,800 $2,845
Watertown Town, MA N/A $2,200 $2,850 $2,910
Arlington, MA $1,625 $2,300 $2,900 $3,000
Medford, MA $1,950 $2,350 $2,750 $3,038
Somerville, MA $2,400 $2,600 $3,000 $3,200
Boston, MA $2,400 $2,900 $3,100 $3,250
Cambridge, MA $2,698 $3,000 $3,450 $3,400
Brookline, MA $2,400 $2,750 $3,650 $3,619
Newton, MA $2,200 $2,500 $2,900 $3,700

Top Neighborhoods Near Newton Highlands

There are a total of 24 neighborhoods in or near Newton Highlands. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, South Quincy, and Maplewood. We've included all of these top 24 neighborhoods in or near Newton Highlands, Newton, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 24 neighborhoods in or near Newton Highlands, Newton, MA is currently around $3,175 per month. A total of 24 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Newton Highlands's average rent, which is actually $5,400. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Newton Highlands, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,750 per month. Whereas, at $4,725 average rent per month, Mission Hill 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 $1,595 $2,300 $2,600 $1,750
South Quincy, Quincy, MA $1,700 $2,150 $2,500 $2,475
Maplewood, Malden, MA $1,675 $2,100 $2,500 $2,600
Glendale, Everett, MA $1,600 $2,000 $2,475 $2,600
West Revere, Revere, MA N/A $2,200 $2,725 $2,650
Commonwealth, Boston, MA $1,750 $2,338 $2,800 $2,700
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA $1,975 $2,425 $2,750 $2,750
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA N/A $2,100 $2,800 $2,800
Oak Square, Boston, MA N/A $2,200 $2,625 $2,850
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA $2,500 $3,000 $4,100 $3,050
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA $2,300 $2,950 $3,400 $3,075
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA N/A $1,975 $2,550 $3,150
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA $1,850 $2,313 $2,950 $3,200
North End, Boston, MA $2,473 $2,700 $3,560 $3,400
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA $2,400 $2,623 $3,600 $3,400
Columbia Point, Boston, MA $988 $2,200 $2,900 $3,450
West End, Boston, MA $2,787 $3,483 $4,355 $3,640
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA $2,250 $2,536 $3,575 $3,700
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $3,220 $3,486 $3,960 $3,720
South End, Boston, MA $2,685 $3,500 $4,400 $3,875
Back Bay, Boston, MA $2,400 $3,350 $5,900 $4,150
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA $2,845 $3,800 $4,915 $4,480
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA $2,980 $3,495 $4,700 $4,500
Mission Hill, Boston, MA $2,250 $2,300 $3,098 $4,725

Top Counties Near Newton Highlands

There are a total of 14 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 $2,955. That's roughly around $33 per sqft. A total of 14 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 $3,700, Newton, MA is the most expensive county by Newton Highlands, Newton, MA.

Rent for two bedrooms in Newton Highlands, Newton, MA is 1.80% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Natick, MA $2,550 $1,982 $2,750 $2,525
Waltham, MA $1,925 $2,250 $2,800 $2,845
Watertown Town, MA N/A $2,200 $2,850 $2,910
Arlington, MA $1,625 $2,300 $2,900 $3,000
Medford, MA $1,950 $2,350 $2,750 $3,038
Somerville, MA $2,400 $2,600 $3,000 $3,200
Boston, MA $2,400 $2,900 $3,100 $3,250
Cambridge, MA $2,698 $3,000 $3,450 $3,400
Brookline, MA $2,400 $2,750 $3,650 $3,619
Newton, MA $2,200 $2,500 $2,900 $3,700

Top Zipcodes Near Newton Highlands

There are a total of 20 zipcodes in or near Newton Highlands, Newton, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,093. A total of 20 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 $5,250 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,036. That's at least $59 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 $2,350 per month. Or in other words, $46 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,913 per month. Which comes out to $40 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 N/A $2,200 $2,850 $2,910
02135, Boston, MA $1,825 $2,288 $2,800 $2,800
02453, Waltham, MA $2,100 $2,350 $2,850 $2,800
02215, Boston, MA $1,973 $2,900 $3,400 $2,980
02138, Cambridge, MA $2,650 $2,700 $3,601 $3,300
02120, Boston, MA $2,250 $2,300 $3,575 $5,250
02115, Boston, MA $2,400 $2,985 $4,400 $3,500
02118, Boston, MA $1,550 $3,330 $4,290 $3,700
02116, Boston, MA $2,900 $3,795 $6,250 $4,300
02143, Somerville, MA $2,500 $2,750 $2,975 $3,148

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 $5,400. 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 $2,775 and an average price per square feet of $32.25. 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 -0.11%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.11%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.38% 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 $4,320/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.