Average Rent in Newton, MA

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Current Versus Historical Newton, MA Rents

Newton rentals average $0 for a 1-bedroom rental to $0 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,650, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $317 (-14.62%) year-over-year from $2,167 to $1,850. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $92 (-3.83%) year-over-year from $2,392 to $2,300. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $4 (0.14%) year-over-year from $2,991 to $2,995. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $188 (4.92%) year-over-year from $3,813 to $4,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $58 (-0.97%) year-over-year from $5,983 to $5,925. 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 0.45% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.72% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.03% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.78% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.80% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
2 BR	$2.27	$2,995	$2,991 (0.14%)	$2,383 (25.66%)
3 BR	$2.74	$4,000	$3,813 (4.92%)	$3,166 (26.35%)

Historical Rents in Newton, MA

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Top Cities Near Newton

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Newton. The average rent in Newton is currently $3,412 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Cambridge, MA, with an average rent of $3,412, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Newton, MA is Cambridge, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,412 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 inf% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about inf% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Newton, MA are about 50.72% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 23.32% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Newton, MA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Cambridge, MA	$2,900	$3,075	$3,768	$3,412

Top Neighborhoods Near Newton

There are a total of 7 neighborhoods in or near Newton. Some of these neighborhoods include North Cambridge, South End, and East Cambridge. We've included all of these top 7 neighborhoods in or near Newton, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 7 neighborhoods in or near Newton, MA is currently around $3,650 per month. A total of 7 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Newton, North Cambridge has the most affordable average rent at $3,072 per month. Whereas, at $4,107 average rent per month, Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Newton. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,814	$2,949	$3,559	$3,072
South End, Boston, MA	$2,974	$3,545	$4,760	$3,575
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,995	$3,330	$4,411	$3,637
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,820	$3,364	$4,348	$3,650
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA	$3,304	$3,605	$4,930	$3,765
Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA	$3,123	$3,998	$4,661	$4,055
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$3,220	$4,094	$4,708	$4,107

Top Counties Near Newton

There are a total of 7 counties located by Newton, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,412. That's roughly around $4 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Cambridge, MA. It's average rent per month is $3,412. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,412, Cambridge, MA is the most expensive county by Newton, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Newton, MA is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Newton, MA is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Newton, MA is 50.72% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 1 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Cambridge, MA	$2,900	$3,075	$3,768	$3,412

Top Zipcodes Near Newton

There are a total of 12 zipcodes in or near Newton, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,562. A total of 12 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02138, Cambridge, MA at $2,828 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,065 per month is 02142, Cambridge, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,897. That's at least $6 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Newton, MA is $3,470 per month. Or in other words, $5 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $4,425 per month. Which comes out to $4 per sqft. The following chart 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
02114, Boston, MA	$2,820	$3,395	$4,228	$3,695
02210, Boston, MA	$3,175	$3,733	$4,940	$3,956
02118, Boston, MA	$2,974	$3,545	$4,782	$3,590
02215, Boston, MA	$2,363	$4,092	$4,708	$4,022
02116, Boston, MA	$3,068	$3,583	$4,940	$3,740
02135, Boston, MA	$2,573	$3,125	$3,175	$3,300
02142, Cambridge, MA	$3,000	$3,811	$4,472	$4,065
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,515	$2,726	$3,573	$2,828
02134, Boston, MA	$3,199	$2,810	$3,200	$3,425
02140, Cambridge, MA	$2,610	$2,943	$3,559	$3,065

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 $4,650. 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 $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 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 $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 1 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 $2,500 and an average price per square feet of $2.27. There are a total of 2 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 -0.15%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Newton, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Newton, MA is around $3,720/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.