Needham, MA rental market
What is the average rent in Needham, MA?
Last updated April 4, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Needham, MA is $3,300.
Average rent
$3,300
Month-over-month change
+$246
Year-over-year change
+$175
Available rentals
28
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,850 to $32,681.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,800 | 1 |
| $2,300 | 1 |
| $2,800 | 5 |
| $2,900 | 6 |
| $3,000 | 3 |
| $3,100 | 1 |
| $3,200 | 4 |
| $3,300 | 4 |
| $3,500 | 1 |
| $3,700 | 1 |
| $3,800 | 1 |
| $4,200 | 1 |
| $4,300 | 1 |
| $4,400 | 1 |
| $4,900 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 6 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $175 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $3,087 | $2,850 |
| Feb | $3,230 | $2,800 |
| Mar | $3,350 | $2,950 |
| Apr | $3,200 | $3,300 |
| May | $3,230 | No data |
| Jun | $3,119 | No data |
| Jul | $3,200 | No data |
| Aug | $3,230 | No data |
| Sep | $3,200 | No data |
| Oct | $3,000 | No data |
| Nov | $2,950 | No data |
| Dec | $2,850 | No data |
Market temperature
The Needham, MA rental market temperature is HOT. 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 65% higher than the national average.
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