Last updated on July 12, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Dedham, Dedham, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Dedham

$2,500/mo

decreased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Dedham is $2,500 per month as of July 2026. This is 28% above the national average rent, or $550 more per month.

$2.09

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Dedham

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downtown Dedham rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 $2,450, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Dedham run $2,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,248.

Listings

Studio

$2,595

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,653

3%

10%

2 bedroom

$3,226

2%

16%

3 bedroom

$3,315

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$20,035

3%

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,595

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,653

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,226

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,315

4 bedroom

Average rent

$20,035

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$2,500
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,700
increased by38%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Dedham, Dedham, MA is 7% lower than the median rent in Georgetown, Boston, MA.

Discover rentals in Downtown Dedham, Dedham, MA

12 School St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Dedham apartment for rent in Dedham

2 beds

1.5 baths

$3,000

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

Apartment for rent

73 Walnut St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Dedham house for rent in Dedham

3 beds

1.5 baths

$4,500

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

House for rent

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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 $2,500 per month as of July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Dedham?

Average rent prices in Downtown Dedham have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.

How does Downtown Dedham rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downtown Dedham is 28% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 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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