Average Rent in Newton, MA

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Current Versus Historical Newton, MA Rents

Newton rentals average $2,050 for a studio rental to $7,980 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,650, or roughly $31 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $133 (6.96%) year-over-year from $1,917 to $2,050. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $207 (-8.77%) year-over-year from $2,357 to $2,150. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $17 (-0.57%) year-over-year from $2,917 to $2,900. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $25 (-0.67%) year-over-year from $3,725 to $3,700. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,293 (20.05%) year-over-year from $6,447 to $7,740. 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 up by 40.17% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.34% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.14% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.50% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.71% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$68.00	$2,050	$1,917 (6.96%)	$2,213 (-7.34%)
1 BR	$34.99	$2,150	$2,357 (-8.77%)	$2,241 (-4.05%)
2 BR	$30.86	$2,900	$2,917 (-0.57%)	$3,100 (-6.45%)
3 BR	$30.92	$3,700	$3,725 (-0.67%)	$3,733 (-0.89%)
4+ BR	$30.34	$7,740	$6,447 (20.05%)	$5,217 (48.37%)

Historical Rents in Newton, MA

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Top Cities Near Newton

There are a total of 13 cities nearby Newton. The average rent in Newton is currently $3,200 per month. A total of 11 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, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,500 per month.

Let's compare Newton, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Newton, MA is 10.98% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are equivalent to other nearby cities' one bedroom rents. Two bedrooms in Newton, MA are about 2.61% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 6.67% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 13 total cities near Newton, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Everett, MA	$1,700	$2,000	$2,475	$2,700
Waltham, MA	$1,800	$2,273	$2,800	$2,895
Watertown Town, MA	$2,675	$2,500	$2,800	$2,995
Arlington, MA	$1,825	$2,200	$2,900	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,250	$2,800	$3,200
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,200	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,450	$2,600	$3,050	$3,373
Cambridge, MA	$2,475	$2,863	$3,500	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,863	$3,800	$3,800
Lexington, MA	N/A	$2,150	$3,100	$4,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Newton

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

The average rent for these 24 neighborhoods in or near Newton, MA is currently around $3,125 per month. A total of 19 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only five neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,125. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Newton's average rent, which is actually $3,650. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Newton, 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. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Broadway, Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,350	$2,800	$1,750
Maplewood, Malden, MA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,500	$2,500
South Quincy, Quincy, MA	$1,800	$2,200	$2,645	$2,500
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,775	$2,000	$2,450	$2,600
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,200	$2,700	$2,700
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$1,975	$2,525	$2,900	$2,900
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$2,350	$2,300	$2,800	$2,950
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,900	$3,400	$2,995
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,100	$2,800	$3,000
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,200	$2,825	$3,000
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA	$1,038	$2,200	$2,998	$3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,500	$2,925	$3,950	$3,100
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,800	$2,363	$3,300	$3,150
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$1,975	$2,550	$3,250	$3,225
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,800	$3,300	$3,225
South Medford, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,700	$2,700	$3,275
North End, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,700	$3,800	$3,375
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,823	$3,300	$3,935	$3,600
West End, Boston, MA	$2,750	$3,300	$4,440	$3,635
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,475	$5,025	$3,700
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,000	$2,988	$3,675	$3,750
South End, Boston, MA	$2,525	$3,350	$4,275	$3,800
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$2,983	$3,485	$4,485	$4,200
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,843	$5,413	$5,000

Top Counties Near Newton

There are a total of 15 counties located by Newton, MA. Some of these counties include Natick, MA, Waltham, MA, and Watertown Town, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,200. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 13 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 $4,500, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by Newton, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Newton, MA is 6.10% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Newton, MA is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Newton, MA is 2.61% 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	$2,775	$2,100	$2,675	$2,500
Waltham, MA	$1,800	$2,273	$2,800	$2,895
Watertown Town, MA	$2,675	$2,500	$2,800	$2,995
Arlington, MA	$1,825	$2,200	$2,900	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,250	$2,800	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,450	$2,600	$3,050	$3,373
Cambridge, MA	$2,475	$2,863	$3,500	$3,500
Newton, MA	$2,050	$2,250	$2,875	$3,650
Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,863	$3,800	$3,800
Lexington, MA	N/A	$2,150	$3,100	$4,500

Top Zipcodes Near Newton

There are a total of 20 zipcodes in or near Newton, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,200. A total of 16 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 $4,023 per month is 02111, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,081. That's at least $55 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Newton, MA is $2,552 per month. Or in other words, $46 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,150 per month. Which comes out to $39 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Newton, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02135, Boston, MA	$1,963	$2,275	$2,775	$2,988
02127, Boston, MA	$2,300	$3,125	$3,970	$3,950
02215, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,900	$3,600	$2,988
02128, Boston, MA	$1,900	$2,350	$2,900	$2,900
02453, Waltham, MA	$1,800	$2,300	$2,900	$2,814
02116, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,538	$5,500	$3,900
02114, Boston, MA	$2,585	$3,165	$4,435	$3,548
02118, Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,330	$4,100	$3,675
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,675	$2,500	$2,800	$2,995
02125, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,500	$3,100	$3,200

Frequently Asked Questions - Newton Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Newton, MA?

The average monthly rental price for Newton, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,650. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 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, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in Newton, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,050 and an average price per square feet of $68.00. There are a total of 6 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Newton.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Newton, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,250 and an average price per square feet of $34.99. There are a total of 18 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Newton.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,875 and an average price per square feet of $30.86. There are a total of 50 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Newton.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Newton, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.07%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Newton, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Newton, MA is around $2,920/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.