What is the average apartment size in Newton?

The average size for a Newton, NJ apartment is 831 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.

What is the average rent in Newton?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Newton is $1,977 per month, a 1.93% decrease from last year’s average of $2,016.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Newton?

In Newton, studios rent for $1,516 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,793 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,296 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Newton?

The typical apartment in Newton offers about 831 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Newton?

Studio apartments in Newton average 429 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 754 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 976 sq. ft.

Newton, NJ Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Newton?

The typical rent budget in Newton ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 57% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Newton?

In Newton, 41% of households rent while 59% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Newton is $1,977, a 1.93% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,016.

Studio Apartments at $1,516 offer the most budget-friendly option with 429 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 754 square feet for $1,793, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,296 offer 976 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Newton, NJ

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,977	831 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,516	429 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,793	754 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,296	976 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Newton, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in Newton, NJ have decreased by 1.93% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,016 to $1,977.

What's the typical rent budget in Newton, NJ?

The largest share of rentals in Newton, NJ (57%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Newton, NJ?

1,424 or 41% of the households in Newton, NJ are renter-occupied while 2,015 or 59% are owner-occupied.

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How Newton Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Newton	$1,977
Bayonne	$2,633
Hoboken	$4,513
Summit	$2,844
Elizabeth	$1,887
East Orange	$1,832
Paterson	$1,724
Camden	$1,418
Jersey City	$3,768
Newark	$1,746
Jersey Shore	$2,148
Hackettstown	$1,636

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Newton apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.