Last updated on October 1, 2026

Average rent in
Westwood, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Westwood

$3,144/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Westwood is $3,144 per month as of September 2026. This is 65% above the national average rent, or $1,244 more per month.

$2.80

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Westwood

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Westwood 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

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 1% over the last month and have increased 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 Westwood, MA

Rent prices in Westwood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Westwood is $2,982, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Westwood run $2,982 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,674.

Listings

Studio

$4,165

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,500

6%

6%

2 bedroom

$2,795

1%

16%

3 bedroom

$4,095

3%

-

4 bedroom

$40,778

No Change

775%

Studio

Average rent

$4,165

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,795

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,095

Last 30 days

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$40,778

Last year

775%

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$3,144
increased by65%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,450
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Westwood, MA is 28% higher than the median rent in Braintree Town, MA.

Discover rentals in Westwood, MA

21 Grafton Ave #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Westwood

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,700

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
48 Oxford Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Westwood

Residential Lease, Westwood, MA

48 Oxford Rd, Westwood, MA 02090

4 beds

4 baths

$4,700

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

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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 $3,144 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Westwood?

Average rent prices in Westwood have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Westwood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Westwood is 65% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,244 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 $126,000/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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