Newton, MA Rental Market Trends

What is the average rent in Newton?

The average rent for an apartment in Newton is $3,767. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average rent in Newton, MA

Last updated November 2024
Average Rent Average Apartment Size
$3,767 1,007 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in Newton?

The average size for a Newton, MA apartment is 1,007 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

Newton, MA apartment rent ranges

Newton, MA Occupied Housing Units

9,391 or 30% of the households in Newton, MA are renter-occupied while 22,344 or 70% are owner-occupied.

Newton, MA rent trends

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Average Rent in Newton, MA By Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Newton?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Newton are West Newton, where the average rent goes for $2,731/month, West Newton Hill, where renters pay $2,731/mo on average, and Auburndale, where the average rent goes for $2,860/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Newton Highlands ($3,250), Oak Hill Park ($3,250), and Old Oak Hill ($3,250), where the asking prices are below the average Newton rent of $3,767/mo.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Newton?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Newton are South of Route 9 ($4,179), Upper Falls ($4,179) and Southwest Waban ($4,288).

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Newton?

The most popular neighborhood in Newton is Newtonville-South of Mass. Pike, where there are 2 listings with an average rent of $3,651. Next up is Chestnut Hill, where apartments go for $3,813/month, followed by Newton Highlands with $3,250 If you’re looking to rent in Newton’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out West Newton Hill, where renters pay $2,731 on average, and Auburndale, where the average monthly rent is $2,860.

Newton | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

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Rent in Auburndale is 25% lower than in Chestnut Hill

$2,860

Auburndale rent is 24% lower than Newton average

Average Rent $2,860
$3,813

Chestnut Hill rent is 1% higher than Newton average

Average Rent $3,813

How Newton Compares to Other Cities

State Average Rent
Boston $3,935
Worcester $1,973
Cambridge $3,742
Fall River $1,980
Somerville $3,563
Quincy $2,781
Waltham $3,199
New Bedford $1,984
Lowell $2,226
Salem $2,691
Medford $3,328
Weymouth Town $2,472
Lynn $2,471
Malden $2,611
Revere $2,744
Melrose $3,070
Chelsea $2,904
Newton $3,767
Watertown $3,300
Woburn $2,817
Everett $3,067

What is the average price for a storage unit in Newton?

The average rent for a non-climate-controlled 10'x10' storage unit in Newton is $267. Rental costs vary depending on several factors, including unit size and the storage facility's location and amenities.

Most Popular Apartments in Newton

1940 Washington Street,, Newton, MA 02466
1 BED $3,279+
2 BEDS $4,296+
3 BEDS $6,824+

28 Austin Street, Newton, MA 02460
1 BED $3,395
2 BEDS $4,650

200 Estate Drive, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
1 BED $3,535+
2 BEDS $4,425

392-396, 400, 404 Langley Road, Newton, MA 02459
STUDIO N/A
1 BED $2,495
2+ BEDS N/A
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