Last updated on May 24, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Dedham, Dedham, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Dedham

$2,507/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Dedham is $2,507 per month as of May 2026. This is 29% above the national average rent, or $557 more per month.

$3.14

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Dedham

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downtown Dedham rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%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 22% over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 $2,480, whereas a house costs $4,475. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Dedham run $2,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,150.

Listings

Studio

$2,595

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,510

3%

10%

2 bedroom

$2,815

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,800

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$5,000

1%

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,595

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,510

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,815

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last 30 days

1%

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$2,507
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,745
increased by41%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Dedham, Dedham, MA is 9% lower than the median rent in Georgetown, Boston, MA.

Discover rentals in Downtown Dedham, Dedham, MA

329 East St #203 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Dedham apartment for rent in Dedham

2 beds

2 baths

$3,150

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available May 3

73 Walnut St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Dedham house for rent in Dedham

$5,000 - 4 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom House In Dedham

73 Walnut St #NA, Dedham, MA 02026

4 beds

1.5 baths

$4,750

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

House for rent

Available Apr 17

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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 $2,507 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Dedham?

Average rent prices in Downtown Dedham have decreased by 22% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Downtown Dedham rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downtown Dedham is 29% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $557 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 $100,000/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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