Newton Highlands

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Newton Highlands, MA

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This village has all the staples of suburban life and more

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Newton Highlands is a village within Newton, located about 40 minutes west of Boston. Newton Highlands feels suburban and is mainly known for its large commercial district running along Winchester and Needham Streets. Along this thoroughfare residents enjoy local eateries and charming local shops. Along with local business, there are also classic suburban staples including chain restaurants and big-box stores along this commercial center. When residents aren’t enjoying the shops and restaurants, you’ll find them enjoying one of the many parks in town or going to a neighborhood event. The Newton Highlands community is extremely close-knit and loves to host special events throughout the year like Halloween parties and the annual Soup Social. Combined with easy access to amenities, plentiful parks, and a strong sense of community, families flock to Newton Highlands for its stellar school system while commuters enjoy a small-town feel while still being close to the city. If you want everything you need right outside your doorstep, find your new apartment in Newton Highlands.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Newton Highlands, MA is $2,350 for a studio, and $2,241 for one bedroom. Apartment rent in Newton Highlands has increased by 1.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,241/month
400 Sq Ft
House
$15,000/month
5,381 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,342/month
4,621 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

49

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

62

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Cutler Park Reservation
  • Hemlock Gorge Reservation
  • Hammond Pond Reservation
  • Brook Farm Historic Site
  • Chestnut Hill Reservation

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International
  • Worcester Regional

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Living in Newton Highlands

Cost

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Newton Highlands offers a variety of rentals. For those considering a one-bedroom apartment, expect to pay around $2,700 per month. Alternatively, if a house better suits your style, the average house for rent costs around $3,513 per month. For those with dreams of homeownership, the average house price typically hovers around $1.7 million.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.