Apartments for Rent in Newton, NJ

Prices and availability in Newton, NJ were last updated on 4 Nov 2026.

The best apartments in Newton, NJ are: Water Street Lofts, Newtonian Gardens Apartments, Newton Town Centre and 223 Main Street.

The average rent in Newton, NJ is $2,059.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Newton, NJ is between $1,895 and $2,325.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Newton, NJ is between $2,240 and $2,900.

In Newton 41% of the housing is rented out compared to 59% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 35% of Newton's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 50% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 14% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Newton is 41 years old, with 19% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 4 stories, of which 91% are garden-style apartment communities, 34% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Newton are around 9% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 58% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 31% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.