Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
Needham, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Needham
$3,279/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Needham is $3,279 per month as of July 2026. This is 70% above the national average rent, or $1,349 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Needham
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Needham rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Needham, MA
Average rent prices in Needham have decreased by 27% over the last month and have increased 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
Needham, MA
Rent prices in Needham vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Needham is $3,270, whereas a house costs $4,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Needham run $2,922 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,146.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,463 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,757 |  16% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $3,435 | 4% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $5,237 | 42% | 19% | |
4 bedroom | $6,700 | 20% | 212% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Needham, MA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,270 | 29% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,975 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,900 | 42% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,463
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,757
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,435
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,237
Last 30 days
42%
Last year
19%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,700
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
212%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Needham, MA.
Apartments
Average rent
$3,270
Last 30 days
29%
Condos
Average rent
$2,975
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$4,900
Last 30 days
42%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Needham, 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 Needham, MA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Needham and Ashland by all bedroom counts and property types.
Needham
70%higher than the national median
42%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Needham, MA is 19% higher than the median rent in Ashland, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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34%$2,813
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44%$3,178
32%$2,955
4%$2,987
4%$2,350
Discover rentals in Needham, MA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Needham
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Needham
180 Warren St #180, Needham, MA 02492
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
4m ago
700 Greendale Ave, Needham, MA 02492
2 beds
2 baths
$4,121–$6,877
Price drop
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 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Needham
1 bed
1 bath
$2,757
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Needham
1 bed
1 bath
$2,757
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
4m ago
700 Greendale Ave, Needham, MA 02492
2 beds
2 baths
$4,121–$6,877
Price drop
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 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Needham
3 beds
3 baths
$5,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Needham
1 bed
1 bath
$2,757
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
4m ago
700 Greendale Ave, Needham, MA 02492
2 beds
2 baths
$4,121–$6,877
Price drop
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 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Needham
180 Warren St #180, Needham, MA 02492
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Needham
3 beds
3 baths
$5,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
4m ago
700 Greendale Ave, Needham, MA 02492
2 beds
2 baths
$5,914–$6,877
Price drop
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 17
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Needham
180 Warren St #180, Needham, MA 02492
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Needham
61 Evelyn Rd #NA, Needham, MA 02494
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
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 1
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Frequently asked questions for Needham, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Needham rental market.
How much is rent in Needham?
The average rent in Needham is $3,279 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Needham?
Average rent prices in Needham have decreased by 27% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
How does Needham rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Needham is 70% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,349 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Needham?
To comfortably afford rent in Needham, you'd need to earn approximately $131,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Needham?
Based on our current listings, pet-friendly apartments are widely available in Needham, with pet policies offered in all rental listings across the city's average monthly inventory of 29 units.
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).