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Newton, MA

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A tight-knit community in an affluent Massachusetts suburb

College Public Transit Upscale Parks Golf Great Schools Suburb

An affluent suburb just 10 miles west of downtown Boston, Newton is a family-friendly area with plentiful amenities. Newton, Massachusetts houses part of Boston College, as well as a few private universities. Newton prides itself on its great public school district, Newton Public Schools, offering options like Newton South High School. Luxury apartment and condo rentals are spread throughout Newton, giving you a wide range of upscale options to choose from. Residents appreciate access to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s commuter rail, affording them easy commutes to neighboring areas. Enjoy shopping malls like the Shops at Chestnut Hill and Chestnut Hill Square for popular retailers and a variety of eateries. Get outdoors at Cold Spring Park, complete with nature trails and sports fields and courts. Make sure to visit the park every Tuesday from July-October for the Newton Farmers Market!

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Newton, MA is $2,468 for a studio, $2,918 for one bedroom, $3,706 for two bedrooms, and $4,884 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Newton has decreased by -0.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,918/month
759 Sq Ft
House
$7,528/month
4,051 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,739/month
4,080 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,496/month
2,859 Sq Ft
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Transportation

73

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

41

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

55

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Schools

Memorial Spaulding Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

397 Students

9
out of 10

Franklin Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

363 Students

9
out of 10

Lincoln-Eliot Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

338 Students

9
out of 10

Mason-Rice Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

332 Students

9
out of 10

Baker School

Public

Grades K-8

672 Students

8
out of 10

Charles E Brown Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

750 Students

9
out of 10

Baker School

Public

Grades K-8

672 Students

8
out of 10

Oak Hill Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

657 Students

8
out of 10

F A Day Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

920 Students

7
out of 10

Bigelow Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

435 Students

7
out of 10

Newton South High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,837 Students

10
out of 10

Newton North High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,099 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International
  • Worcester Regional

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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.