Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Dedham, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Dedham

$2,994/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Dedham is $2,994 per month as of October 2026. This is 58% above the national average rent, or $1,094 more per month.

$2.34

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Dedham

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Dedham rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Dedham, MA

Average rent prices in Dedham have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Dedham, MA

Rent prices in Dedham vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Dedham is $2,985, whereas a house costs $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Dedham run $2,638 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,103.

Listings

Studio

$5,930

-

30%

1 bedroom

$2,600

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$3,120

8%

12%

3 bedroom

$3,872

14%

17%

4 bedroom

$5,000

11%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$5,930

Last year

30%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,120

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,872

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

18%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Dedham, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Dedham, MA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Dedham and Burlington by all bedroom counts and property types.

Dedham

Median rent price$2,994
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,253
increased by71%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dedham, MA is 8% lower than the median rent in Burlington, MA.

Discover rentals in Dedham, MA

26 Moreland Ave #28 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Riverdale townhouse for rent in Dedham

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Pine St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Riverdale apartment for rent in Dedham

2 beds

1 bath

$2,795

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
149 Bussey St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Dedham townhouse for rent in Dedham

3 beds

1 bath

$3,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
39 Curve St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Dedham house for rent in Dedham

3 beds

2.5 baths

$4,295

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Dedham, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Dedham rental market.

How much is rent in Dedham?

The average rent in Dedham is $2,994 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Dedham?

Average rent prices in Dedham have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Dedham rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Dedham is 58% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,094 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Dedham?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Dedham are Upper Dedham ($2,619/mo), Downtown Dedham ($2,875/mo), and Riverdale ($3,043/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Dedham?

To comfortably afford rent in Dedham, you'd need to earn approximately $120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Dedham?

March offers the lowest rents in Dedham while October tends to be the least competitive month with lower demand. June sees the highest rents, running about 17% higher than March prices.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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