Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Average rent in
Needham, MA

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Needham, MA is $3,436. This is +81%, or $1,536, higher than the national average.

$2.96

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,436

increased by18%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

15

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Needham, MA is $3,436. This is +81%, or $1,536, higher than the national average.

$2.96

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

44%
37%
15%
4%
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

84%
16%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Needham, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Needham, MA have increased by 10% in the last month and have increased by 18% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Needham, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Needham, MA is $2,875. A 1-bedroom apartment in Needham, MA costs about $2,888 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,950. Houses for rent in Needham, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,600.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,387

20%

1%

2 bedroom

$3,069

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$4,000

6%

29%

4 bedroom

$4,000

No Change

-

Studio

$2,480

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,480

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,387

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,069

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

29%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

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.

Compare rent prices in Needham, MA to other cities

Median rent prices in Needham, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Ashland, MA.

Needham

Median rent price$3,436
increased by81%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,550
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Needham, MA is 35% higher than the median rent in Ashland, MA.

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Discover rentals in Needham, MA

100 Rosemary Way #104 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Needham

2 beds

2 baths

$2,255

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

Condo for rent

314 Webster Street #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Needham

Attached (Townhouse/Rowhouse/Duplex) - Needham, MA

314 Webster Street #B, Needham, MA 02494

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

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

Apartment for rent

757 Highland Avenue #219N - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Needham

2 beds

1 bath

$2,700

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

Apartment for rent

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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 is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

755 Highland Ave - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Needham

2 beds

1 bath

$2,850

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

Condo for rent