What's the average rent in Newton, MA?

Rental Market Trends in Newton, MA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of October 2026, the average rent in Newton, MA is $3,300 per month, which is 71% higher than the national average rent of $1,932 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,300

-2.9%-$100 decrease month-over-month

-2.9%-$100 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

437

APARTMENTS

$3,273

HOUSES

$4,900

TOWNHOUSES

$4,200

As of October 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Newton, MA at $3,273 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,900 per month. Townhomes average $4,200 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,450
2 Bedrooms	$2,776
3 Bedrooms	$3,600
4 Bedrooms	$5,250
All	$3,350

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Newton, MA is $2,450 per month, followed by $2,776 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,600 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $5,250 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,500
2 Bedrooms	$2,700
3 Bedrooms	$3,500
4 Bedrooms	$4,950
All	$4,200

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Newton, MA is $2,500 per month, followed by $2,700 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $3,500 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $4,950 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,300
2 Bedrooms	$2,750
3 Bedrooms	$3,500
4 Bedrooms	$5,100
All	$3,133

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Newton, MA is $2,300 per month, followed by $2,750 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,500 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $5,100 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,100
2 Bedrooms	$2,850
3 Bedrooms	$3,950
4 Bedrooms	$5,900
All	$4,900

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Newton, MA is $1,100 per month, followed by $2,850 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,950 for a 3 bedroom house, and $5,900 for a 4 bedroom house.