Last updated on October 13, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Dedham, Dedham, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Dedham

$2,900/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Dedham is $2,900 per month as of October 2026. This is 53% above the national average rent, or $1,000 more per month.

$2.71

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Dedham

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downtown Dedham rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Downtown Dedham, Dedham, MA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Downtown Dedham, Dedham, MA

Average rent prices in Downtown Dedham have decreased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 Downtown Dedham, Dedham, MA

Rent prices in Downtown Dedham vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Dedham is $2,900, whereas a house costs $4,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Dedham run $2,573 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,183.

Listings

Studio

$2,122

-

5%

1 bedroom

$2,531

6%

6%

2 bedroom

$3,183

9%

11%

3 bedroom

$3,750

7%

32%

4 bedroom

$4,750

3%

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,122

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,531

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,183

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,750

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

32%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,750

Last 30 days

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Dedham, 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 Downtown Dedham, Dedham, MA compare to other neighborhoods?

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

Downtown Dedham

Median rent price$2,900
increased by53%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,972
increased by56%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Dedham, Dedham, MA is 2% lower than the median rent in Georgetown, Boston, MA.

Discover rentals in Downtown Dedham, Dedham, MA

181 Washington St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Dedham apartment for rent in Dedham

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

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.
323 Washington St #201 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Dedham apartment for rent in Dedham

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

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.
245 Bussey St #404 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Dedham apartment for rent in Dedham

2 beds

1 bath

$3,103

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.
329 East St #304 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Dedham apartment for rent in Dedham

2 beds

2 baths

$3,250

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 Downtown Dedham, Dedham, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Dedham rental market.

How much is rent in Downtown Dedham?

The average rent in Downtown Dedham is $2,900 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Dedham?

Average rent prices in Downtown Dedham have decreased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Downtown Dedham rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downtown Dedham is 53% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Dedham?

To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Dedham, you'd need to earn approximately $116,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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