Apartments for Rent in Newbury MA

Where centuries-old farmland meets the Atlantic shoreline, Newbury offers one of Greater Boston's most authentic retreats, just under an hour from the city. Spread across 27 square miles in Essex County, this small town feels genuinely removed from urban life, with open marshlands, coastal dunes, and quiet country roads defining the everyday landscape. The three distinct villages of Old Town (also called Newbury Center), Plum Island, and Byfield each carry their own personality, from the historic town green to a barrier island beach community to a wooded inland enclave. Daily errands and most dining happen nearby in Newburyport, just five minutes away, while life in Newbury itself stays low-key and grounded in the land.

The rental market here is limited by design. The town has both apartment communities and rental homes, with options ranging from antique colonial-style homes and beachfront houses on Plum Island to the occasional triple-decker apartment. Architecture throughout the area reflects centuries of settlement, and that historic character shapes the feel of every neighborhood.

Newbury was founded in 1635, making it one of the oldest towns in Massachusetts. The Governor's Academy, a boarding school established in 1763, still operates here and stands as one of the most enduring institutions in the region.