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Average Rent in Newton, MA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Newton, MA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,125/mo
▲ +0.6% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,683/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
5
tracked daily
Units Listed
18
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Newton, MA
28 listed units across 3 buildings offering studio units in Newton, MA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $269/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Square Residential | Unit 6 | $5,370 | $2,900 | $2,470 |
| Washington Square Residential | Unit 8 | $7,200 | $5,370 | $1,830 |
| Washington Square Residential | Unit 7 | $4,725 | $4,000 | $725 |
| Lantera at Boston Landing | Unit 1606, 1.2 | $3,546 | $3,164 | $382 |
| Overlook at St. Gabriel's | Unit 16 | $5,995 | $5,809 | $186 |
| Lantera at Boston Landing | Unit 1407, 1.2 | $3,308 | $3,158 | $150 |
| Lantera at Boston Landing | Unit 1711, 3.4 | $6,117 | $5,973 | $144 |
| Overlook at St. Gabriel's | Unit 10 | $3,928 | $3,790 | $138 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Newton, MA
Compare average rent across Newton, MA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Hill | $4,759 | ▲ $43 | $3,115 | 1 | 16 |
| Oak Square | $3,971 | ▼ $170 | $2,573 | 2 | 37 |
| North Brookline | $3,905 | ▲ $230 | $1,000 | 1 | 12 |
| Watertown 02472 | $3,668 | ▲ $219 | $3,192 | 1 | 19 |
| Lower Allston | $3,436 | ▼ $818 | $2,850 | 1 | 4 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Newton, MA?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Newton, MA is $3,125 per month across 5 apartment communities and 18 available units. Rents have increased $23 (0.6%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Lantera at Boston Landing starting at $2,683/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $3,125/mo.
Prices range from $2,683 to $4,397 per month. The most common price point is the $2,600 range, where 7 units are currently listed.
Newton, MA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $4,021 | - | 5 |
| August 2026 | $4,012 | -$9 | 5 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Newton, MA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Newton, MA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lantera at Boston Landing | $2,683/mo | $2,705/mo | 6 | 4.3 |
| Overlook at St. Gabriel's | $2,759/mo | $2,975/mo | 3 | 4.3 |
| Avalon at Chestnut Hill | $3,115/mo | $3,542/mo | 3 | 4.6 |
| Blvd & Bond | $3,198/mo | $3,355/mo | 5 | 4.6 |
| Washington Square Residential | $3,700/mo | $3,700/mo | 1 | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Newton, MA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$125,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,125/mo.
Comfortable income
$150,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,683/mo), you need to earn at least $107,000/year.
Median household income in Newton, MA is $184,989 , about 23% above 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) | $3,125 |
| Utilities | $637 |
| Groceries | $544 |
| Transportation | $1,520 |
| Healthcare | $741 |
| Other goods and services | $1,186 |
| Estimated total | $7,753/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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