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Newton, MA Area Guide

A tight-knit community in an affluent Massachusetts suburb

College Public Transit Upscale Parks Golf Great Schools Suburb

Located seven miles west of downtown Boston, Newton combines residential comfort with easy city access. Known as "The Garden City," this community features tree-lined streets, expansive parks, and thirteen distinct villages. The housing market reflects the area's desirability, with current average rents ranging from $2,415 for studios to $4,899 for three-bedroom homes. Crystal Lake offers swimming and outdoor recreation, while the historic Heartbreak Hill, a challenging section of the Boston Marathon route, provides scenic views of the area.

Newton's educational landscape includes Boston College's Gothic campus in Chestnut Hill and highly regarded public schools. Housing options span from apartments near MBTA stations in Newton Centre to historic Victorian homes in West Newton and contemporary residences in Newtonville. The Newton History Museum at Jackson Homestead, a documented Underground Railroad site, preserves local history. Newton Centre and Chestnut Hill's village centers feature local shops and restaurants. With convenient access to Boston via multiple MBTA Green Line stations and the Mass Pike, Newton combines suburban living with metropolitan convenience.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Newton, MA is $2,444 for a studio, $2,993 for one bedroom, $3,869 for two bedrooms, and $5,227 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Newton has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,993/month
759 Sq Ft
House
$6,136/month
2,503 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,846/month
3,150 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,642/month
2,447 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Newton, MA is for everyday living.

Very Walkable

73 / 100

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

Some Transit

41 / 100

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

Bikeable

55 / 100

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

356 Students

Angier Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

381 Students

Cabot Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

378 Students

Mason-Rice Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

310 Students

Franklin Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

299 Students

F A Day Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

830 Students

Charles E Brown Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

698 Students

Baker School

Public

Grades K-8

663 Students

Oak Hill Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

654 Students

Bigelow Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

451 Students

Newton North High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,055 Students

Newton South High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,865 Students

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 2026.