Last updated on May 27, 2026

Average rent in
Norwood, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Norwood

$2,960/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Norwood is $2,960 per month as of May 2026. This is 52% above the national average rent, or $1,010 more per month.

$2.65

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Norwood

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Norwood rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Norwood, MA

Average rent prices in Norwood have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 Norwood, MA

Rent prices in Norwood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Norwood is $2,960, whereas a house costs $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Norwood run $2,470 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,920.

Listings

Studio

$1,800

46%

59%

1 bedroom

$2,450

3%

7%

2 bedroom

$2,845

7%

11%

3 bedroom

$3,665

No Change

8%

4 bedroom

$5,000

6%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

46%

Last year

59%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,845

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,665

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

14%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Norwood, 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 Norwood, MA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Norwood and Belmont by all bedroom counts and property types.

Norwood

Median rent price$2,960
increased by52%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,900
increased by49%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Norwood, MA is 2% higher than the median rent in Belmont, MA.

Discover rentals in Norwood, MA

10-12 Philbrick Street, Norwood, MA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.1

Very good

10-12 Philbrick Street, Norwood, MA

10 Philbrick St, Norwood, MA 02062

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

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

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Norwood

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 28

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Norwood

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

301 Neponset St #25 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Norwood

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

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 May 6

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Frequently asked questions for Norwood, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Norwood rental market.

How much is rent in Norwood?

The average rent in Norwood is $2,960 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Norwood?

Average rent prices in Norwood have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Norwood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Norwood is 52% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,010 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Norwood?

To comfortably afford rent in Norwood, you'd need to earn approximately $118,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Norwood?

Norwood, Massachusetts rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,600 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $3,500 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments represent the largest share of available inventory at 42% of listings, making them easier to find than other unit types.

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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