What's the average rent in Newton, MA?

Rental Market Trends in Newton, MA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of September 2026, the average rent in Newton, MA is $3,400 per month, which is 75% higher than the national average rent of $1,948 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,400

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

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

AVAILABLE RENTALS

441

APARTMENTS

$3,298

HOUSES

$6,480

TOWNHOUSES

$4,250

As of September 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Newton, MA at $3,298 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $6,480 per month. Townhomes average $4,250 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	$2,907
3 Bedrooms	$3,800
4 Bedrooms	$5,100
All	$3,400

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Newton, MA is $2,417 per month, followed by $2,907 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,800 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $5,100 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,300
2 Bedrooms	$2,950
3 Bedrooms	$3,663
4 Bedrooms	$5,250
All	$4,250

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Newton, MA is $1,300 per month, followed by $2,950 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $3,663 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $5,250 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,300
2 Bedrooms	$2,800
3 Bedrooms	$3,650
4 Bedrooms	$4,195
All	$3,000

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Newton, MA is $2,300 per month, followed by $2,800 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,650 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $4,195 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,100
2 Bedrooms	$2,950
3 Bedrooms	$4,611
4 Bedrooms	$6,400
All	$6,480

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Newton, MA is $1,100 per month, followed by $2,950 for a 2 bedroom house, $4,611 for a 3 bedroom house, and $6,400 for a 4 bedroom house.