Last updated on August 28, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Dedham, Dedham, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Dedham

$2,995/mo

increased by29%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Dedham is $2,995 per month as of August 2026. This is 56% above the national average rent, or $1,070 more per month.

$2.78

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Dedham

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downtown Dedham rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Downtown Dedham, Dedham, MA

Average rent prices in Downtown Dedham have increased by 17% over the last month and have increased by 29% 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 $3,525. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Dedham run $2,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,100.

Listings

Studio

$1,650

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,593

3%

5%

2 bedroom

$3,027

3%

6%

3 bedroom

$3,800

14%

-

4 bedroom

$3,800

3%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,650

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,593

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,027

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

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$2,995
increased by56%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,750
increased by43%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

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

Discover rentals in Downtown Dedham, Dedham, MA

185 Bussey St. - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

185 Bussey St.

185 Bussey St, Dedham, MA 02026

2 beds

1 bath

$2,900

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

Apartment for rent

245 Bussey St #404 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Dedham apartment for rent in Dedham

2 beds

1 bath

$3,100

$3,000

Price drop

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

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

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.

Apartment for rent

329 East St #304 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Dedham apartment for rent in Dedham

2 beds

2 baths

$3,250

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 Aug 3

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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 $2,995 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Dedham?

Average rent prices in Downtown Dedham have increased by 17% over the last month and have increased by 29% since last year.

How does Downtown Dedham rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downtown Dedham is 56% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,070 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 $120,000/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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