Needham, MA rental market
Last updated August 21, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Needham, MA is $3,200.
$3,200
$0
-$540
39
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $2,000 to $18,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,900 | 1 |
| $2,000 | 1 |
| $2,100 | 1 |
| $2,200 | 1 |
| $2,300 | 1 |
| $2,600 | 2 |
| $2,700 | 1 |
| $2,800 | 2 |
| $2,900 | 7 |
| $3,000 | 3 |
| $3,100 | 5 |
| $3,200 | 4 |
| $3,300 | 1 |
| $3,400 | 1 |
| $3,500 | 2 |
| $3,700 | 1 |
| $3,800 | 4 |
| $3,900 | 4 |
| $4,100 | 1 |
| $4,200 | 1 |
| $4,900 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 6 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $540 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $3,055 | $3,087 |
| Feb | $3,055 | $3,230 |
| Mar | $3,170 | $3,350 |
| Apr | $3,500 | $3,200 |
| May | $3,583 | $3,230 |
| Jun | $3,541 | $3,119 |
| Jul | $3,953 | $3,200 |
| Aug | $3,400 | $3,230 |
| Sep | $3,500 | No data |
| Oct | $3,241 | No data |
| Nov | $3,000 | No data |
| Dec | $3,000 | No data |
Market temperature
The Needham, MA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Needham, MA is 52% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Needham, MA?
The average rent in Needham, MA is $3,200.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Needham, MA?
Houses in Needham, MA rent between $2,000 - $18,000 with an average rent of $3,200.
3. How has the rent in Needham, MA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Needham, MA decreased by $540
4. How much has the rent in Needham, MA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Needham, MA did not change.
5. How many available rentals are there in Needham, MA?
There are currently 39 rentals available in Needham, MA.
6. How do rent prices in Needham, MA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Needham, MA is $3,200 — 52.38% higher the national average of $2,100.