Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Average rent in
Needham, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Needham
$3,125/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Needham is $3,125 per month as of June 2026. This is 60% above the national average rent, or $1,175 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Needham
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Needham rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Needham, MA
Average rent prices in Needham have increased by 21% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $3,100, whereas a house costs $4,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Needham run $3,241 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,463 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,525 |  14% | 23% | |
2 bedroom | $3,300 | 9% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $4,695 | 132% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $5,500 | No Change | No Change |
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 | $3,100 | 69% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,325 | 15% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,695 | 142% | 14% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,463
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,525
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
23%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,695
Last 30 days
132%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,500
Last year
No Change
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
$3,100
Last 30 days
69%
Condos
Average rent
$2,325
Last 30 days
15%
Houses
Average rent
$4,695
Last 30 days
142%
Last year
14%
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
60%higher than the national median
38%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Needham, MA is 16% higher than the median rent in Ashland, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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79%$3,165
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26%$2,900
2%$2,800
9%$2,724
1%$2,700
15%$2,967
13%$3,000
76%$3,772
16%$2,400
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
20h ago
Verified
5 beds
4.5 baths
$35,667
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Needham
38 Dartmouth Ave, Needham, MA 02494
3 beds
3 baths
$7,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
8h ago
700 Greendale Ave, Needham, MA 02492
2 beds
2 baths
$4,366–$7,269
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 Jun 17
5h ago
Condo for rent in Needham
2 beds
2 baths
$4,242
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
20h ago
Verified
5 beds
4.5 baths
$35,667
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
8h ago
700 Greendale Ave, Needham, MA 02492
2 beds
2 baths
$4,366–$7,269
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 Jun 17
5d+ ago
House for rent in Needham
38 Dartmouth Ave, Needham, MA 02494
3 beds
3 baths
$7,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Needham
2 beds
2 baths
$3,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
20h ago
Verified
5 beds
4.5 baths
$35,667
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Needham
1180 Great Plain Ave #104, Needham, MA 02492
2 beds
2 baths
$4,000
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 Sep 1
8h ago
700 Greendale Ave, Needham, MA 02492
2 beds
2 baths
$4,366–$7,269
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 Jun 17
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Needham
2 beds
2 baths
$3,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Needham
2 beds
2 baths
$3,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
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
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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 $3,125 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Needham?
Average rent prices in Needham have increased by 21% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Needham rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Needham is 60% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,175 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 $125,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Needham?
Needham offers excellent options for renters with pets, as 86% of listings welcome four-legged companions. This Massachusetts suburb maintains strong pet-friendly policies across its rental inventory, making it easier to find housing that accommodates your entire family.
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).