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283 Hillside Ave #Unit 1, Needham, MA 02494, USA
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Property Overview
283 Hillside Ave #Unit 1 in Needham offers a well-rounded mix of appealing features and practical advantages, with details that support comfortable everyday living and strong overall value. Its standout qualities and positive attributes come together to create a property that may appeal to a range of preferences and lifestyles.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby- Less expensive
- High school nearby
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 283 Hillside Ave
Apartment Amenities
| Ceiling Fan | Central Heat |
| Dryer | Has Dedicated Parking Spot |
| Heating | Water |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Garbage Disposal |
| In-Unit Laundry | Microwave |
| Refrigerator |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking | Courtyard |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Parking Policy
Assigned Parking
Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 283 Hillside Ave
Spacious 3-bed, 2-FULL-bath first-floor unit (~1,100 sqft) in a well-maintained two-family home in Needham Heights. A true 3BR/2BA is rare here — most comparable units have only one bath. Available now, flexible move-in date. NO BROKER FEE — rented directly by the owner. What makes this unit stand out: Two full bathrooms — no morning bottleneck Two off-street parking spaces, plus easy street parking for guests Private backyard and a large covered porch Hardwood floors throughout Kitchen with dishwasher Laundry in basement Location: A 2-minute walk to the Needham Heights Commuter Rail (direct line to Boston). Steps from Trader Joe's, Urgent Care, bus route 59, and local restaurants. Assigned to top-rated Needham public schools (Sunita L. Williams Elementary and Needham High, both rated 9–10 on GreatSchools). Utilities: Water and sewer included. Tenant pays gas (heat and hot water) and electric. Pets: One pet considered (cat or small d...
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 283 Hillside Ave, Needham, MA 02494, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
- Less expensive
- The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Address details
| Zip code | 02494 |
|---|---|
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Needham
3-bedroom apartments at 283 Hillside Ave cost about 7% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Needham.
Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
Needham
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | $4,875 |
| July 2025 | $3,900 |
| August 2025 | $3,950 |
| September 2025 | $3,900 |
| October 2025 | $3,900 |
| September 2026 | $3,750 |
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Can I afford to live at 283 Hillside Ave #Unit 1?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$140,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $140,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $3,500.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 years ago | $3,200 | 3 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,950 | 3 bed | 2 bath |
Schools near 283 Hillside Ave
Sunita L. Williams Elementary School
585 central ave
needham, MA, 2494
K-5Public
A
Preschool at Wellesley Schools
63 hastings st
wellesley, MA, 2481
PKPublic
Chickering Elementary School
29 cross st
dover, MA, 2030
PK, K-5Public
A+
Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program
510 moody st
waltham, MA, 2453
K-5Public
C
Brookline Early Education Program at Clark Road
333 washington st
brookline, MA, 2445
PKPublic
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Neighborhood
Getting around Needham near 283 Hillside Ave #Unit 1
Walking
6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 283 Hillside Ave #Unit 1, Needham
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
5/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk
High schools
6/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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283 Hillside Ave, Needham, MA
283 Hillside Ave Needham, MA
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2
3 Beds
2 Baths
$2,950
On-Site Laundry • Dishwasher • Deck • Central Heat • Assigned Parking
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