What's the average rent in Needham, MA?

Rental Market Trends in Needham, MA

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SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Needham, MA is $3,068 per month, which is 61% higher than the national average rent of $1,910 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,068

-5.0%-$160 decrease month-over-month

-1.8%-$57 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$3,011

HOUSES

$4,500

TOWNHOUSES

$5,000

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Needham, MA at $3,011 per month, while townhomes are the most expensive at $5,000 per month. Houses average $4,500 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,695
2 Bedrooms	$3,100
3 Bedrooms	$4,500
4 Bedrooms	$5,400
All	$3,296

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Needham, MA is $2,695 per month, followed by $3,100 for a 2 bedroom rental, $4,500 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $5,400 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,450
2 Bedrooms	$3,100
3 Bedrooms	$3,000
4 Bedrooms	$6,250
All	$3,100

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Needham, MA is $2,450 per month, followed by $3,100 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,000 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $6,250 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$2,900
3 Bedrooms	$3,950
4 Bedrooms	$5,400
All	$3,950

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom house in Needham, MA is $2,900 per month, followed by $3,950 for a 3 bedroom house, and $5,400 for a 4 bedroom house.