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Last updated on August 15, 2026
Average rent in
Westwood, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 15, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Westwood
$2,900/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Westwood is $2,900 per month as of August 2026. This is 51% above the national average rent, or $975 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Westwood
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Westwood rentals at each price point
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 4% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $2,800, whereas a house costs $3,050. 2-bedroom apartments in Westwood run $3,350 on average.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $4,165 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,400 | 6% | 18% | |
2 bedroom | $2,900 | No Change | 17% | |
3 bedroom | $3,315 | No Change | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $32,323 | 11% | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Westwood, MA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,800 | No Change | 9% | |
Condos | $2,600 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $3,050 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$4,165
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
18%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
17%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,315
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$32,323
Last 30 days
11%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Westwood, MA.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
Condos
Average rent
$2,600
Houses
Average rent
$3,050
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
51%higher than the national median
36%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Westwood, MA is 10% higher than the median rent in Braintree Town, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,625
4%$2,795
18%$2,450
$2,300
15%$3,315
25%$2,600
6%$3,200
3%$2,272
16%$2,747
$2,890
12%$3,665
52%$2,500
Discover rentals in Westwood, MA
22h ago
85 University Ave, Westwood, MA 02090
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,811–$8,889
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
22h ago
85 University Ave, Westwood, MA 02090
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,811–$8,889
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
22h ago
85 University Ave, Westwood, MA 02090
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,811–$8,889
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
22h ago
85 University Ave, Westwood, MA 02090
2 beds
2 baths
$3,406–$7,466
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment 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 $2,900 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Westwood?
Average rent prices in Westwood have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Westwood rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Westwood is 51% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $975 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 $116,000/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).