Apartments for Rent in Newton, NC

Prices and availability in Newton, NC were last updated on 13 May 2026.

The best apartments in Newton, NC are: Oakwood Apartments, Sandalwood Court, 2252 Dillon Dr, S Brady Ave and 202 W. 19th St.

The average rent in Newton, NC is $1,104.

The price range for a studio apartment in Newton, NC is between $850 and $1,500.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Newton, NC is between $735 and $1,500.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Newton, NC is between $807 and $1,300.

In Newton, 31% of the residents are renting compared to 69% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 7% of Newton's rentals, 46% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 44% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Newton are about 41 years old, on average. Of these, none have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 2 stories. About all of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Newton are around 5% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 46% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 38% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.