What's the average rent in Newton, MA?

Rental Market Trends in Newton, MA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Newton, MA is $3,600 per month, which is 83% higher than the national average rent of $1,965 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,600

-1.4%-$50 decrease month-over-month

2.9%$100 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

487

APARTMENTS

$3,192

HOUSES

$6,667

TOWNHOUSES

$4,400

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Newton, MA at $3,192 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $6,667 per month. Townhomes average $4,400 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,417
2 Bedrooms	$2,950
3 Bedrooms	$4,200
4 Bedrooms	$5,250
All	$3,600

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Newton, MA is $2,417 per month, followed by $2,950 for a 2 bedroom rental, $4,200 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $5,250 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,950
2 Bedrooms	$3,000
3 Bedrooms	$4,400
4 Bedrooms	$5,200
All	$4,400

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Newton, MA is $2,950 per month, followed by $3,000 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $4,400 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $5,200 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,400
2 Bedrooms	$2,925
3 Bedrooms	$3,900
4 Bedrooms	$4,200
All	$3,150

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Newton, MA is $2,400 per month, followed by $2,925 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,900 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $4,200 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,100
2 Bedrooms	$3,100
3 Bedrooms	$5,500
4 Bedrooms	$6,400
All	$6,667

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Newton, MA is $1,100 per month, followed by $3,100 for a 2 bedroom house, $5,500 for a 3 bedroom house, and $6,400 for a 4 bedroom house.