What's the average rent in Needham, MA?

Rental Market Trends in Needham, MA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Needham, MA is $3,050 per month, which is 55% higher than the national average rent of $1,965 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,050

0.0%No change month over month

-4.7%-$150 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$3,243

HOUSES

$3,050

TOWNHOUSES

$3,900

As of August 2026, houses are the most affordable rental option in Needham, MA at $3,050 per month, while townhomes are the most expensive at $3,900 per month. Apartments average $3,243 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,200
2 Bedrooms	$3,050
3 Bedrooms	$5,150
4 Bedrooms	$3,900
All	$3,050

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Needham, MA is $2,200 per month, followed by $3,050 for a 2 bedroom rental, $5,150 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,900 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,200
2 Bedrooms	—
3 Bedrooms	$5,150
4 Bedrooms	$3,900
All	$3,900

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Needham, MA is $2,200 per month, followed by $5,150 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $3,900 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,375
2 Bedrooms	$3,050
3 Bedrooms	$4,000
4 Bedrooms	$7,800
All	$3,050

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Needham, MA is $2,375 per month, followed by $3,050 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $4,000 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $7,800 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,000
2 Bedrooms	$2,850
3 Bedrooms	$3,800
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$3,050

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Needham, MA is $2,000 per month, followed by $2,850 for a 2 bedroom house, and $3,800 for a 3 bedroom house.