What is the average apartment size in Newton?

The average size for a Newton, MA apartment is 1,069 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Newton?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in Newton is $3,828 per month, a 0.02% increase from last years average of $3,827.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Newton?

In Newton, studios rent for $2,561 per month, one-bedroom units average $3,150 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $4,075 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $5,103 per month

What is the average apartment size in Newton?

The typical apartment in Newton offers about 1,069 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Newton?

Studio apartments in Newton average 535 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 836 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,118 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,579 sq. ft.

Newton, MA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Newton?

The typical rent budget in Newton ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 74% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Newton?

In Newton, 30% of households rent while 70% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 08, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Newton is $3,828, a 0.02% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $3,827.

Studio Apartments at $2,561 offer the most budget-friendly option with 535 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 836 square feet for $3,150, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $4,075 offer 1,118 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,579 sq ft) for $5,103, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Newton, MA

Last updated: April 08, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$3,828	1,069 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,561	535 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$3,150	836 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$4,075	1,118 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$5,103	1,579 sq. ft.

Newton, MA rent trends

Rental prices in Newton, MA have increased by 0.02% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,827 to $3,828.

What's the typical rent budget in Newton, MA?

The largest share of rentals in Newton, MA (74%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Newton, MA?

9,662 or 30% of the households in Newton, MA are renter-occupied while 22,532 or 70% are owner-occupied.

Average Rent in Newton, MA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
West Newton Hill	$3,964
Newtonville-North of Mass. Pike	$3,486

Newton | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Newtonville-North of Mass. Pike is 12% lower than in West Newton Hill

$3,486

Newtonville-North of Mass. Pike rent is 9% lower than Newton average

Average Rent $3,486

$3,964

West Newton Hill rent is 4% higher than Newton average

Average Rent $3,964

How Newton Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Newton	$3,828
Boston	$3,638
Fall River	$2,052
Worcester	$2,011
Cambridge	$3,611
Somerville	$3,410
Quincy	$2,745
Waltham	$3,022
New Bedford	$2,068
Weymouth Town	$2,503
Lowell	$2,290
Malden	$2,598
Medford	$3,153
Chelsea	$2,736
Lynn	$2,372
Melrose, MA	$2,929
Watertown, MA	$3,325
Revere, MA	$2,735
Woburn, MA	$2,728
Everett, MA	$2,957

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Newton apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.