Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 31, 2026
Average rent in
Needham, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Needham
$3,513/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in Needham is $3,513 per month as of October 2026. This is 85% above the national average rent, or $1,613 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Needham
11
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Needham rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Needham, MA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Needham, MA
Average rent prices in Needham have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 16% 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 $3,449, whereas a house costs $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Needham run $2,675 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,585 | - | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $2,745 |  2% | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $3,090 | 67% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $3,775 | No Change | 41% | |
4 bedroom | $4,375 | No Change | 5% |
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 | $3,449 | 7% | 8% | |
Condos | $2,400 | 5% | 17% | |
Houses | $3,800 | No Change | 27% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,585
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,745
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,090
Last 30 days
67%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,775
Last year
41%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,375
Last year
5%
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
$3,449
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
8%
Condos
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
17%
Houses
Average rent
$3,800
Last year
27%
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
85%higher than the national median
34%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Needham, MA is 38% higher than the median rent in Ashland, MA.
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Discover rentals in Needham, MA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Needham
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Needham
22 Central Ave #24A, Needham, MA 02494
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Needham
180 Warren St #180, Needham, MA 02492
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Needham
22 Central Ave #22, Needham, MA 02494
4 beds
1.5 baths
$3,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
700 Greendale Ave, Needham, MA 02492
2–3 beds
2 baths
$3,979–$9,994
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 29
1d ago
700 Greendale Ave, Needham, MA 02492
2–3 beds
2 baths
$3,979–$9,994
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 29
5d+ ago
House for rent in Needham
67 Berkshire Rd #NA, Needham, MA 02492
3 beds
1.5 baths
$5,250
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Needham
55 Newell Ave #NA, Needham, MA 02492
4 beds
1 bath
$5,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 1
1d ago
700 Greendale Ave, Needham, MA 02492
2–3 beds
2 baths
$3,979–$9,994
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 29
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Needham
22 Central Ave #22, Needham, MA 02494
4 beds
1.5 baths
$3,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
700 Greendale Ave, Needham, MA 02492
2–3 beds
2 baths
$3,979–$9,994
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 29
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Needham
6 Manson Rd #2, Needham, MA 02494
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Needham
180 Warren St #180, Needham, MA 02492
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Needham
22 Central Ave #24A, Needham, MA 02494
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
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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 $3,513 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Needham?
Average rent prices in Needham have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.
How does Needham rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Needham is 85% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,613 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 $141,000/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).