Average Rent in Newton, MA

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Current Versus Historical Newton, MA Rents

Newton rentals average $1,975 for a studio rental to $7,990 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,850, or roughly $32 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $208 (-9.54%) year-over-year from $2,183 to $1,975. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $58 (2.46%) year-over-year from $2,367 to $2,425. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $167 (-5.35%) year-over-year from $3,117 to $2,950. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $317 (8.05%) year-over-year from $3,933 to $4,250. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $961 (13.65%) year-over-year from $7,039 to $8,000. 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 4.18% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.69% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.37% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.35% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.60% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$47.40	$1,975	$2,183 (-9.54%)	$1,931 (2.27%)
1 BR	$37.83	$2,425	$2,367 (2.46%)	$2,167 (11.92%)
2 BR	$33.59	$2,950	$3,117 (-5.35%)	$3,000 (-1.67%)
3 BR	$31.20	$4,250	$3,933 (8.05%)	$3,683 (15.38%)
4+ BR	$30.06	$8,000	$7,039 (13.65%)	$5,300 (50.94%)

Historical Rents in Newton, MA

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Top Cities Near Newton

There are a total of 14 cities nearby Newton. The average rent in Newton is currently $3,125 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 $2,200, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Newton, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,825 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 0.95% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 5.00% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Newton, MA are about 1.69% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 17.65% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 14 total cities near Newton, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Everett, MA	$1,875	$2,100	$2,500	$2,700
Waltham, MA	$1,975	$2,238	$2,750	$2,820
Watertown Town, MA	$2,940	$2,563	$2,900	$3,000
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,700	$2,800	$3,100
Medford, MA	$1,963	$2,200	$2,900	$3,150
Arlington, MA	$1,950	$2,300	$2,900	$3,248
Somerville, MA	$2,050	$2,600	$3,200	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,950	$3,625	$3,550
Brookline, MA	$2,300	$2,750	$3,800	$3,675
Lexington, MA	N/A	$2,450	$3,350	$4,825

Top Neighborhoods Near Newton

There are a total of 43 neighborhoods in or near Newton. Some of these neighborhoods include South Side, Commonwealth, and Central Maverick Square - Paris Street. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 43 total neighborhoods in or near Newton, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Newton, MA is currently around $3,300 per month. A total of 39 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Newton's average rent, which is actually $3,850. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Newton, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,775 per month. Whereas, at $4,963 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
South Side, Waltham, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,850	$2,745
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,295	$2,775	$2,750
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$1,995	$2,500	$3,025	$2,800
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,988	$2,400	$2,975	$2,895
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,795	$3,940	$2,999
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,800	$2,825	$3,000
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,395	$3,000	$3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,499	$3,000	$4,100	$3,050
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,400	$2,800	$3,150
Newton Corner, Newton, MA	$2,973	$2,600	$3,000	$3,183
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA	$1,650	$2,875	$3,200	$3,200
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,225	$2,900	$3,500	$3,300
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,800	$3,650	$3,300
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,665	$3,250	$3,300
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,738	$2,800	$2,900	$3,375
North Allston, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,850	$3,200	$3,398
North End, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,698	$3,600	$3,400
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,495	$3,400	$4,800	$3,400
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,298	$2,750	$3,722	$3,438
South Medford, Medford, MA	N/A	$2,100	$3,000	$3,463
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	$2,800	$2,900	$2,900	$3,500
West End, Boston, MA	$2,819	$3,450	$4,948	$3,550
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$1,998	$2,475	$3,650	$3,675
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,128	$3,400	$4,225	$3,768
South End, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,200	$4,250	$3,800
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,900	$3,875	$3,800
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,475	$2,600	$4,000	$4,000
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA	$2,395	$2,598	$4,000	$4,000
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$2,950	$3,250	$4,500	$4,365
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,875	$3,985	$5,750	$4,963

Top Counties Near Newton

There are a total of 16 counties located by Newton, MA. Some of these counties include Waltham, MA, Watertown Town, MA, and Belmont, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,126. 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 $2,200. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,825, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by Newton, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Newton, MA is 0.32% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Newton, MA is 5.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Newton, MA is 1.69% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Waltham, MA	$1,975	$2,238	$2,750	$2,820
Watertown Town, MA	$2,940	$2,563	$2,900	$3,000
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,700	$2,800	$3,100
Natick, MA	$2,875	$2,100	$2,775	$3,101
Arlington, MA	$1,950	$2,300	$2,900	$3,248
Somerville, MA	$2,050	$2,600	$3,200	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,950	$3,625	$3,550
Brookline, MA	$2,300	$2,750	$3,800	$3,675
Newton, MA	$1,975	$2,500	$2,950	$3,850
Lexington, MA	N/A	$2,450	$3,350	$4,825

Top Zipcodes Near Newton

There are a total of 22 zipcodes in or near Newton, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,275. A total of 19 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 $2,200 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 $2,175. That's at least $61 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Newton, MA is $2,725 per month. Or in other words, $50 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,313 per month. Which comes out to $42 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	$2,000	$2,400	$2,850	$2,950
02127, Boston, MA	$350	$2,800	$4,100	$3,975
02215, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,842	$3,995	$3,100
02128, Boston, MA	$2,025	$2,500	$3,100	$3,000
02453, Waltham, MA	$1,800	$2,200	$2,900	$2,833
02116, Boston, MA	$2,498	$3,400	$5,250	$3,600
02114, Boston, MA	$2,654	$3,350	$4,515	$3,550
02118, Boston, MA	$2,275	$3,200	$4,025	$3,760
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,940	$2,563	$2,900	$3,000
02125, Boston, MA	$2,250	$2,620	$3,225	$3,300

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 $3,850. 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 $1,975 and an average price per square feet of $47.40. There are a total of 1 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 $2,500 and an average price per square feet of $37.83. There are a total of 29 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 $2,950 and an average price per square feet of $33.59. There are a total of 71 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 -0.10%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Newton, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Newton, MA is around $3,080/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.