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Rental Market Trends in Newton, MA

What is the average rent in Newton, MA?

$3,056/month

Average Rent

757 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2026, the average rent in Newton, MA is $3,056 per month. This is 86% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/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 $2,526 per month for a studio, $3,056 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,965 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $5,278 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,526/month
447 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,056/month
757 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,965/month
1,064 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,278/month
1,470 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,415/month
632 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,217/month
827 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,257/month
1,297 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$7,134/month
2,560 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,651/month
1,389 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,130/month
2,108 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,819/month
2,719 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,828/month
2,797 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,908/month
807 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,346/month
922 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,359/month
2,088 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,357/month
3,536 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Newton, MA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.6%, which averages out to $48 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Newton, MA
Last Updated June 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Newton, MA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
25% $1,501 - $2,000/month
75% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Newton?

Based on current rent prices, Newton Corner, Nonantum and Oak Hill are the most affordable neighborhoods in Newton.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Newton Corner
$2,428/month
725 Sq Ft
Nonantum
$2,942/month
758 Sq Ft
Oak Hill
$3,194/month
816 Sq Ft
Thompsonville
$3,194/month
947 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Newton?

Based on current rent prices, Oak Hill, Thompsonville and Nonantum are the most expensive neighborhoods in Newton.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Oak Hill
$3,194/month
816 Sq Ft
Thompsonville
$3,194/month
947 Sq Ft
Nonantum
$2,942/month
758 Sq Ft
Newton Corner
$2,428/month
725 Sq Ft

Which Newton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Newton with the most apartments available are Nonantum, Oak Hill and Newton Corner .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Nonantum
$2,942/month
758 Sq Ft
Oak Hill
$3,194/month
816 Sq Ft
Newton Corner
$2,428/month
725 Sq Ft
Thompsonville
$3,194/month
947 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Newton, MA?

Because the average rent in Newton is $3,056, you’ll want to make about $10,186 per month or $122,232 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.

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Newton, MA

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How does Newton, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Newton Corner

Newton, MA

Oak Hill

Newton, MA

Studio
$2,294/month
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One Bedroom
$2,139/month
$3,966/month
Two Bedroom
$2,730/month
$8,625/month
Three Bedroom
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$2,535 - $10,805 Plus Fees

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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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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