What is the average apartment size in Newton?

The average size for a Newton, NJ apartment is 841 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 Mar / 2026, the average rent in Newton is $1,976 per month, a 0.59% increase from last years average of $1,965.

What is the average apartment size in Newton?

The typical apartment in Newton offers about 841 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Newton, NJ Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Newton ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 35% 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: April 27, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Newton is $1,976, a 0.59% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,965.

One-bedroom apartments provide 752 square feet for $1,809, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,244 offer 986 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Newton, NJ

Last updated: April 27, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,976	841 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,809	752 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,244	986 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Newton, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in Newton, NJ have increased by 0.59% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,965 to $1,976.

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

The largest share of rentals in Newton, NJ (35%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 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.

How Newton Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Newton	$1,976
Jersey City	$3,687
Jersey Shore	$2,159
Newark	$1,729
Bayonne	$2,576
East Orange	$1,899
Paterson	$1,734
Elizabeth	$1,868
Hoboken	$4,492
Camden	$1,453
Trenton	$1,495

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.