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Rental Market Trends in Newton, MA
What is the average rent in Newton, MA?
$2,918/month
Average Rent
759 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.9%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of March 2025, the average rent in Newton, MA is $2,918 per month. This is 87% higher than the national average rent price of $1,559/month, making Newton one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Newton, you can expect to pay about $2,468 per month for a studio, $2,918 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,706 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,884 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Newton, MA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.9%, which averages out to $25 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Newton, MA
Last Updated March 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
0%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
29%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
71%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Newton?
Based on current rent prices, Newton Upper Falls, Thompsonville and Newton Corner are the most affordable neighborhoods in Newton.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Newton?
Based on current rent prices, Oak Hill, Nonantum and Newton Corner are the most expensive neighborhoods in Newton.
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Which Newton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Newton with the most apartments available are Nonantum, Newton Corner and Oak Hill .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Newton, MA?
Because the average rent in Newton is $2,918, you’ll want to make about $9,726 per month or $116,712 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Newton, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Newton, MA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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One Bedroom
$1,505/month
$4,400/month
Two Bedroom
$1,630/month
$8,026/month
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.