Needham, MA rental market

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Last updated August 10, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Needham, MA is $3,230.

Average rent

$3,230

Month-over-month change

+$30

Year-over-year change

+$30

Available rentals

32

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $2,000 to $18,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,9001
$2,0001
$2,1001
$2,7002
$2,8003
$2,9004
$3,0004
$3,1006
$3,2004
$3,4001
$3,6001
$3,7001
$3,8003
$3,9005
$4,0001
$4,1001
$4,2001
$4,9001
$5,000+5

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $30 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
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$3,500No data
Oct$3,241No data
Nov$3,000No data
Dec$3,000No 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.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Needham, MA is 54% 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 $3,230.

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 $3,230.

3. How has the rent in Needham, MA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Needham, MA increased by $30

4. How much has the rent in Needham, MA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Needham, MA increased by $30

5. How many available rentals are there in Needham, MA?

There are currently 32 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 $3,230 — 53.81% higher the national average of $2,100.