Last updated on July 1, 2026

Average rent in
Westwood, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Westwood

$3,470/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Westwood is $3,470 per month as of June 2026. This is 78% above the national average rent, or $1,520 more per month.

$3.16

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Westwood

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Westwood rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Westwood, MA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Westwood, MA

Average rent prices in Westwood have increased by 17% over the last month and have increased 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 Westwood, MA

Rent prices in Westwood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Westwood is $2,979, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Westwood run $2,979 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,538.

Listings

Studio

$5,050

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,525

4%

4%

2 bedroom

$3,135

7%

3%

3 bedroom

$3,900

8%

-

4 bedroom

$33,936

11%

-

Studio

Average rent

$5,050

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,525

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,135

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,900

Last 30 days

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$33,936

Last 30 days

11%

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

Compare median rent prices in Westwood and Braintree Town by all bedroom counts and property types.

Westwood

Median rent price$3,470
increased by78%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,437
increased by25%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Westwood, MA is 42% higher than the median rent in Braintree Town, MA.

Discover rentals in Westwood, MA

91 Nahatan St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Westwood

SINGLE_FAMILY - Westwood, MA

91 Nahatan St, Westwood, MA 02090

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,600

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

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Westwood, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Westwood rental market.

How much is rent in Westwood?

The average rent in Westwood is $3,470 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Westwood?

Average rent prices in Westwood have increased by 17% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Westwood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Westwood is 78% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,520 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Westwood?

To comfortably afford rent in Westwood, you'd need to earn approximately $139,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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