Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Dedham, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Dedham

$2,950/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Dedham is $2,950 per month as of September 2026. This is 55% above the national average rent, or $1,050 more per month.

$1.93

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Dedham

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Dedham rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $2,900, whereas a house costs $3,275. 1-bedroom apartments in Dedham run $2,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,250.

Listings

Studio

$4,165

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,300

3%

6%

2 bedroom

$3,183

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$3,315

8%

3%

4 bedroom

$4,700

12%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$4,165

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,183

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,315

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,700

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

16%

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$2,950
increased by55%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,075
increased by62%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dedham, MA is 4% lower than the median rent in Burlington, MA.

Discover rentals in Dedham, MA

80 Bridge St #305 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Riverdale apartment for rent in Dedham

2 beds

2 baths

$2,700

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.
26 Moreland Ave #28 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Riverdale townhouse for rent in Dedham

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,000

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
176 Washington St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Dedham apartment for rent in Dedham

3 beds

1 bath

$3,200

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
149 Bussey St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

East Dedham townhouse for rent in Dedham

3 beds

1 bath

$3,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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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 $2,950 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Dedham?

Average rent prices in Dedham have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Dedham rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Dedham is 55% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,050 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Dedham?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Dedham are Downtown Dedham ($2,653/mo), Riverdale ($2,700/mo), and Oakdale ($2,705/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Dedham?

To comfortably afford rent in Dedham, you'd need to earn approximately $118,000/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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