Needham, MA rental market
What is the average rent in Needham, MA?
Last updated August 31, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Needham, MA is $2,860.
Average rent
$2,860
Month-over-month change
-$190
Year-over-year change
-$340
Available rentals
40
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,950 to $11,500.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,900 | 1 |
| $2,000 | 1 |
| $2,100 | 1 |
| $2,300 | 1 |
| $2,400 | 3 |
| $2,500 | 2 |
| $2,600 | 1 |
| $2,700 | 7 |
| $2,800 | 9 |
| $2,900 | 6 |
| $3,000 | 4 |
| $3,300 | 1 |
| $3,400 | 2 |
| $3,600 | 1 |
| $3,700 | 2 |
| $3,800 | 1 |
| $3,900 | 1 |
| $4,000 | 1 |
| $4,100 | 1 |
| $4,200 | 2 |
| $4,700 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 3 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $340 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 | $3,260 |
| Jun | $3,119 | $3,028 |
| Jul | $3,200 | $3,150 |
| Aug | $3,230 | $3,050 |
| 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 COOL. 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.
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Rent in Needham, MA is 43% higher than the national average.
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