How much does it cost to rent in Newton, KS?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Newton, KS is $1,051. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Newton cheaper than other Kansas cities?

Newton is among the more affordable cities in Kansas, ranking #21 out of 25 cities at $1,051/mo.

When was Newton rent data last updated?

Newton rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

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Pop. 18,397·21st most expensive in Kansas·Newton rents are up 39.6% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$1,051/mo

Year-over-Year

+39.6%

Month-over-Month

+0.7%

vs US Median

-$914

Rising (Monthly)

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Newton · $1,051

More affordable than 97% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Affordability

18% of income

VERY AFFORDABLE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,051/mo, rent takes about 18% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$42,000/yr

Local median income

$68,885/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Newton's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$640

1 BR

$710

2 BR

$920

3 BR

$1,210

4 BR+

$1,480

Research median

$920/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$12,612/yr

At $1,051/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 39.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+39.6% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Newton, KS is majority owner-occupied, 26.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

18,397

Median income

$68,885

Median age

39.9

Renters

32.2%

Age distribution

22.4%

20.7%

24.6%

13.6%

18.7%

Under 1822.4%

18–3420.7%

35–5424.6%

55–6413.6%

65+18.7%

Gender

51.4%

48.6%

Male51.4%

Female48.6%

Race & ethnicity

78.9%

19.4%

White78.9%

Black1.7%

Hispanic19.4%

Education (25+)

30%

36.2%

26.2%

No HS diploma7.6%

HS diploma30%

Some college36.2%

Bachelor's+26.2%

Housing tenure

67.8%

32.2%

Owner67.8%

Renter32.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Newton, KS has changed in 5 years

Income

$59,586 → $68,885

up 15.6%

Population

18,576 → 18,397

down 1.0%

Renter share

27% → 32.2%

+5.2 pts

Bachelor's+

29.8% → 26.2%

-3.6 pts

Median age

39 → 39.9

+0.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $59,586 to $68,885 across the same window, up 15.6% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 1.0% since 2021, moving from about 18,576 residents to roughly 18,397. Renters now make up 32.2% of households, compared with 27% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 26.2% of adults here, versus 29.8% in 2021.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Newton on your salary?

At $1,051/mo, how Newton rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $85,032/yr · Rent = 14.8% income

very comfortable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $60,372/yr · Rent = 20.9% income

affordable

Police Officer

Avg $69,543/yr · Rent = 18.1% income

very comfortable

Software Developer

Avg $124,299/yr · Rent = 10.1% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $158,823/yr · Rent = 7.9% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $56,529/yr · Rent = 22.3% income

affordable

Truck Driver

Avg $51,039/yr · Rent = 24.7% income

affordable

Electrician

Avg $62,910/yr · Rent = 20% income

affordable

By apartment size

Newton rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Newton. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Newton, KS

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Newton is $1,051/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $640/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $920/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $710/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,210/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($68,885/yr), Newton ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 39.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Newton an affordable city for renters?

Newton is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,051/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($68,885/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Newton falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Newton?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $42,000/year (~$20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,051/mo in Newton. The local median household income is $68,885/yr, meaning the typical Newton household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Newton?

Rent in Newton has increased 39.6% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Newton rent compare to other cities in Kansas?

Newton is one of the more affordable cities in Kansas for rent, ranking #21 out of 25 tracked cities at $1,051/mo.

What percentage of Newton residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.2% of Newton households are renters, while 67.8% are owner-occupied. Newton leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.