West Newton

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West Newton, MA

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A cozy suburb outside of Boston

Commuter Public Transit Suburban

West Newton is a highly populated suburb outside of Newton. Interstate 90 runs directly through town, and along this route is the West Newton train station. Along with being accessible, West Newton also boasts a family-friendly atmosphere and a close-knit community. Local restaurants and small businesses give this suburb its reputable charm, ranging from Paddy’s Public House to West Newton Cinema. Country clubs, neighborhood parks, public and private schools, and well-known supermarkets are all available in this convenient small town. West Newton sits just 10 miles west of Boston, making it a great town for commuters. Although the rentals in this market tend to be higher than in other Boston-area communities, residents appreciate the walkable neighborhoods and picturesque homes.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in West Newton, MA is $2,004 for one bedroom, $2,240 for two bedrooms, and $3,110 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Newton has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,004/month
1,080 Sq Ft
House
$8,762/month
4,236 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,558/month
3,192 Sq Ft
Townhome
$5,191/month
4,893 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Very Walkable

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

34

Some Transit

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

51

Bikeable

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

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Hemlock Gorge Reservation
  • Hammond Pond Reservation
  • Beaver Brook Reservation
  • Cutler Park Reservation
  • Land's Sake Farm

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.