Last updated on August 28, 2026

Average rent in
Norwood, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Norwood

$3,200/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Norwood is $3,200 per month as of August 2026. This is 66% above the national average rent, or $1,275 more per month.

$2.98

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Norwood

31

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Norwood 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 Norwood, MA

Average rent prices in Norwood have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $3,220, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Norwood run $2,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,900.

Listings

Studio

$2,300

6%

49%

1 bedroom

$2,535

8%

6%

2 bedroom

$2,887

3%

3%

3 bedroom

$3,315

2%

9%

4 bedroom

$4,500

15%

22%

Studio

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

49%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,535

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,887

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,315

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

22%

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$3,200
increased by66%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,900
increased by51%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

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

Discover rentals in Norwood, MA

15 Weld Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Norwood

Residential Lease, Norwood, MA

15 Weld Ave #1, Norwood, MA 02062

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

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

Apartment for rent

219 Rock St #G9 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Norwood

2 beds

1 bath

$2,345

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Condo for rent

Available Oct 1

15 Baker Ave #15 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Norwood

Norwood, MA Apartment for Rent

15 Baker Ave #15, Norwood, MA 02062

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

55 David Terrace - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

55 David Terrace

55 David Ter, Norwood, MA 02062

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500–$2,600

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

Apartment for rent

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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 $3,200 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Norwood?

Average rent prices in Norwood have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Norwood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Norwood is 66% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,275 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 $128,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

January offers the best rental deals in Norwood, with rents running about 16% lower than October's peak prices. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities throughout the year.

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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