What's the average rent in Needham, MA?

Rental Market Trends in Needham, MA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of November 2026, the average rent in Needham, MA is $3,284 per month, which is 70% higher than the national average rent of $1,932 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,284

13.2%$384 increase month-over-month

13.2%$384 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$3,597

HOUSES

$4,500

TOWNHOUSES

$3,750

As of November 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Needham, MA at $3,597 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,500 per month. Townhomes average $3,750 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	$2,775
3 Bedrooms	$4,200
4 Bedrooms	$6,950
All	$3,284

As of November 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Needham, MA is $2,695 per month, followed by $2,775 for a 2 bedroom rental, $4,200 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $6,950 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,375
2 Bedrooms	$2,775
3 Bedrooms	$4,000
4 Bedrooms	$6,950
All	$2,775

As of November 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Needham, MA is $2,375 per month, followed by $2,775 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $4,000 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $6,950 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$2,543
3 Bedrooms	$3,500
4 Bedrooms	$4,500
All	$4,500

As of November 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom house in Needham, MA is $2,543 per month, followed by $3,500 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,500 for a 4 bedroom house.