Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Needham, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Needham

$3,050/mo

decreased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in Needham is $3,050 per month as of September 2026. This is 61% above the national average rent, or $1,150 more per month.

$2.85

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Needham

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Needham rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Needham, MA

Average rent prices in Needham have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 19% 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 $3,310, whereas a house costs $4,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Needham run $2,757 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,873.

Listings

Studio

$2,930

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,450

13%

21%

2 bedroom

$3,007

20%

9%

3 bedroom

$3,000

19%

5%

4 bedroom

$5,200

4%

251%

Studio

Average rent

$2,930

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,007

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

251%

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

Median rent price$3,050
increased by61%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,785
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Needham, MA is 10% higher than the median rent in Ashland, MA.

Discover rentals in Needham, MA

747 Highland Ave - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Needham

2 beds

1 bath

$2,312

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
22 Mark Lee Rd #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Needham

2 beds

1 bath

$2,700

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
283 Hillside Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Needham

3 beds

2 baths

$3,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
24 Central Ave #24 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Needham

Residential Lease, Needham, MA

24 Central Ave #24, Needham, MA 02494

4 beds

1.5 baths

$3,900

$3,600

Price drop

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

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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 $3,050 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Needham?

Average rent prices in Needham have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 19% since last year.

How does Needham rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Needham is 61% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,150 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 $122,000/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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