Last updated on October 12, 2026

Average rent in
Norwood, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Norwood

$3,315/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Norwood is $3,315 per month as of October 2026. This is 74% above the national average rent, or $1,415 more per month.

$2.97

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Norwood

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Norwood rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $3,315, whereas a house costs $3,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Norwood run $2,520 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,087.

Listings

Studio

$5,930

6%

85%

1 bedroom

$2,520

1%

10%

2 bedroom

$2,985

3%

12%

3 bedroom

$3,700

2%

8%

4 bedroom

$4,225

9%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$5,930

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

85%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,520

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,985

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,225

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

2%

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$3,315
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,800
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Norwood, MA is 18% higher than the median rent in Belmont, MA.

Discover rentals in Norwood, MA

1032 Washington St Apt 2nd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Norwood

Large furnished room close to everything

1032 Washington St Apt 2nd #1, Norwood, MA 02062

3 beds

2 baths

$1,000

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.

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Norwood

2 beds

1 bath

$2,225

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.
49 Walnut Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Norwood

49-51 Walnut Avenue - 1

49 Walnut Ave #1, Norwood, MA 02062

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

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.
Hoyle St #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Norwood

3 beds

1 bath

$3,000

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.

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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 $3,315 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Norwood?

Average rent prices in Norwood have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Norwood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Norwood is 74% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,415 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 $133,000/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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