Average Rent in Newton, MA
6 apartment buildings, 84 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$1,000/mo
Washington Square Residential
Properties
6
tracked daily
Units
84
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 6 properties in Newton, MA.
Average rent trend, last 2 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Newton, MA Rent Prices
All 6 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Washington Square Residential
1583 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02446, USA
Lantera at Boston Landing
125 Guest St, Boston, MA 02135, USA
Overlook at St. Gabriel's
175 Washington St, Brighton, MA 02135, USA
REALTY20
147 Kelton St C1, Boston, MA 02134, USA
Avalon at Chestnut Hill
160 Boylston St, Newton, MA 02467, USA
Blvd & Bond
88 Arsenal Yards Blvd, Watertown, MA 02472, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Square Residential 1583 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02446, USA | $1,000 | $3,885 | $3.92 | 5 (3) | 12 |
| 2 | Lantera at Boston Landing 125 Guest St, Boston, MA 02135, USA | $2,683 | $4,006 | $4.43 | 4.3 (232) | 18 |
| 3 | Overlook at St. Gabriel's 175 Washington St, Brighton, MA 02135, USA | $2,759 | $4,013 | $4.97 | 4.3 (381) | 17 |
| 4 | REALTY20 147 Kelton St C1, Boston, MA 02134, USA | $2,850 | $3,436 | -- | 5 (257) | 4 |
| 5 | Avalon at Chestnut Hill 160 Boylston St, Newton, MA 02467, USA | $3,115 | $4,760 | $4.80 | 4.6 (162) | 16 |
| 6 | Blvd & Bond 88 Arsenal Yards Blvd, Watertown, MA 02472, USA | $3,198 | $3,636 | $4.36 | 4.6 (189) | 17 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Washington Square Residential
5 (3)1583 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02446, USA
Lantera at Boston Landing
4.3 (232)125 Guest St, Boston, MA 02135, USA
Overlook at St. Gabriel's
4.3 (381)175 Washington St, Brighton, MA 02135, USA
REALTY20
5 (257)147 Kelton St C1, Boston, MA 02134, USA
Avalon at Chestnut Hill
4.6 (162)160 Boylston St, Newton, MA 02467, USA
Blvd & Bond
4.6 (189)88 Arsenal Yards Blvd, Watertown, MA 02472, USA
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Newton, MA neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 4 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Newton, MA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Newton, MA is $4,032 per month, based on 84 units across 6 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,000 at Washington Square Residential to $7,200 at Washington Square Residential.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,125/mo | $2,683/mo | 18 |
| 1 Bed | $3,843/mo | $3,182/mo | 26 |
| 2 Bed | $4,598/mo | $2,700/mo | 24 |
| 3 Bed | $5,022/mo | $2,900/mo | 12 |
| 4 Bed | $2,974/mo | $1,000/mo | 4 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Newton, MA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Newton, MA averages $3,843/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $4,598/mo. At the local median household income of $184,989, that works out to 26% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Newton, MA at $2,388/mo. The current tracked market average runs 69% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Newton, MA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Newton, MA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$161,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $4,032/mo.
Comfortable income
$194,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,000/mo), you need to earn at least $40,000/year.
Median household income in Newton, MA is $184,989 , about 4% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Newton, MA
Overall prices in Newton, MA runs above the national average by about 10% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 110.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Newton, MA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $4,032 |
| Utilities | $637 |
| Groceries | $544 |
| Transportation | $1,520 |
| Healthcare | $741 |
| Other goods and services | $1,186 |
| Estimated total | $8,660/mo |
Population
88,504
Median household income
$184,989
Census median rent
$2,388/mo
Rent as % of income
26.8%
Median age
42.0
Mean commute
27 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Massachusetts
How Newton, MA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Newton, MA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agawam, MA | $2,195 | -46% | +3.4% | 36 |
| Boston, MA | $4,782 | +19% | -0.5% | 29 |
| Lynn, MA | $3,031 | -25% | +4.9% | 16 |
| Springfield, MA | $1,812 | -55% | +3.8% | 12 |
| Waltham, MA | $3,670 | -9% | -3.2% | 11 |
| Framingham, MA | $3,178 | -21% | +1.8% | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Newton, MA?
The average rent in Newton, MA is $4,032 per month, based on 84 units across 6 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Newton, MA?
The median asking rent in Newton, MA is $3,872 per month, computed from 84 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $4,032/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Newton, MA?
The lowest available rent in Newton, MA starts at $1,000 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Newton, MA?
1-bedroom apartments in Newton, MA average $3,843/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $3,182/mo across 26 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Newton, MA?
2-bedroom apartments in Newton, MA average $4,598/mo. Units start from $2,700/mo across 24 units currently listed.
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