Average Rent in Newton, MA

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Current Versus Historical Newton, MA Rents

Newton rentals average $1,888 for a studio rental to $7,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,275, 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 decreased by $58 (-2.87%) year-over-year from $2,033 to $1,975. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $33 (1.44%) year-over-year from $2,317 to $2,350. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $109 (3.45%) year-over-year from $3,142 to $3,250. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $492 (12.42%) year-over-year from $3,958 to $4,450. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $58 (-0.78%) year-over-year from $7,458 to $7,400. 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 10.49% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.62% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.45% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.29% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.50% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$45.30	$1,975	$2,033 (-2.87%)	$1,833 (7.73%)
1 BR	$50.00	$2,350	$2,317 (1.44%)	$2,233 (5.26%)
2 BR	$36.26	$3,250	$3,142 (3.45%)	$2,842 (14.37%)
3 BR	$31.20	$4,450	$3,958 (12.42%)	$3,700 (20.27%)
4+ BR	$31.20	$7,400	$7,458 (-0.78%)	$5,546 (33.43%)

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 $3,250 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 $2,500, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Newton, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,325 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 4.64% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 1.00% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Newton, MA are about 5.44% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 19.00% 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	$1,800	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,925	$3,000
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
Arlington, MA	$2,175	$2,500	$2,900	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,450	$3,100	$3,300
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,725	$3,300	$3,600
Brookline, MA	$2,413	$3,000	$3,950	$3,800
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,000	$3,800
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,900	$3,895
Lexington, MA	N/A	$2,700	$3,450	$5,325

Top Neighborhoods Near Newton

There are a total of 48 neighborhoods in or near Newton. Some of these neighborhoods include South Side, St. Elizabeth's, and Commonwealth. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 48 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 $3,538 per month. A total of 44 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Newton's average rent, which is actually $4,275. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Newton, Glendale has the most affordable average rent at $2,600 per month. Whereas, at $4,903 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	$2,000	$2,350	$3,000	$2,950
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,050	$2,495	$3,150	$2,950
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,050	$2,350	$2,965	$3,000
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$2,138	$2,700	$2,995	$3,095
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,875	$2,500	$3,100
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,875	$3,950	$3,200
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,825	$3,625	$3,225
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,175	$3,800	$3,275
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA	$1,650	$2,895	$3,400	$3,300
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,395	$3,150	$3,325
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,425	$3,000	$3,600	$3,333
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,300	$4,625	$3,350
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,488	$2,400	$2,975	$3,450
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,275	$3,000	$3,350	$3,500
Sav-Mor, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,250	$2,650	$3,500
South Medford, Medford, MA	N/A	$2,900	$3,000	$3,575
North End, Boston, MA	$2,625	$2,950	$3,600	$3,600
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$1,325	$3,200	$3,963	$3,600
North Allston, Boston, MA	$2,550	$3,095	$4,150	$3,600
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,900	$3,625
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,500	$2,955	$4,000	$3,700
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,305	$3,325	$4,191	$3,750
South End, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,600	$4,550	$3,800
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$3,250	$3,650	$3,900
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,785	$2,650	$3,350	$3,925
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,125	$3,000	$3,775	$4,000
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,200	$3,400	$4,400	$4,163
City Point, Boston, MA	$1,650	$3,300	$4,275	$4,400
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,000	$4,175	$4,500
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,695	$5,586	$4,903

Top Counties Near Newton

There are a total of 16 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 $3,250. That's roughly around $34 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 $2,500. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,325, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by Newton, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Newton, MA is 1.66% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Newton, MA is 1.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Newton, MA is 5.44% 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	$2,075	$2,600	$2,800
Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,925	$3,000
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
Arlington, MA	$2,175	$2,500	$2,900	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,725	$3,300	$3,600
Brookline, MA	$2,413	$3,000	$3,950	$3,800
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,000	$3,800
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,900	$3,895
Newton, MA	$1,888	$2,500	$3,173	$4,275
Lexington, MA	N/A	$2,700	$3,450	$5,325

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 $3,350. 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 $2,500 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,450 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,125. 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 $2,768 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 $44 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	$2,100	$2,450	$3,000	$3,125
02127, Boston, MA	$1,975	$3,050	$4,000	$4,300
02215, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,908	$4,000	$3,200
02128, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,535	$3,000	$3,048
02453, Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$3,000	$3,100
02116, Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,400	$5,200	$3,500
02114, Boston, MA	$2,625	$3,525	$4,398	$3,695
02118, Boston, MA	$2,375	$3,600	$4,200	$3,810
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
02125, Boston, MA	$2,220	$2,710	$3,183	$3,400

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 $4,275. 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 $1,888 and an average price per square feet of $45.30. There are a total of 2 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 $50.00. There are a total of 19 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 $3,173 and an average price per square feet of $36.26. There are a total of 74 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 -0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Newton, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Newton, MA is around $3,420/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.