Needham, MA rental market

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Last updated December 2, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for 1 bedroom properties in Needham, MA is $2,500.

Average rent

$2,500

Month-over-month change

-$108

Year-over-year change

-$200

Available rentals

4

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for 1 bedroom properties is $2,150 to $3,953.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$2,1001
$2,4001
$2,5001
$2,7001
$3,600+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $200 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$2,300$3,230
Feb$3,036$3,230
Mar$3,009$3,230
Apr$2,857$3,230
May$3,227$2,450
Jun$3,224$2,500
Jul$3,074$3,050
Aug$2,850$2,986
Sep$2,600$3,010
Oct$2,500$2,388
Nov$2,300$2,592
Dec$2,043$2,535

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.

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Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

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Rent in Needham, MA is 67% 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 $2,850.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Needham, MA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Needham, MA is $2,678 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Needham, MA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Needham, MA is $2,500 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Needham, MA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Needham, MA is $2,850 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Needham, MA?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Needham, MA is $5,223 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Needham, MA?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Needham, MA is $8,050 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Needham, MA?

Houses in Needham, MA rent between $2,150 - $18,000 with an average rent of $2,850.

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

In the last year, the rent in Needham, MA decreased by $153

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

In the last month, the rent in Needham, MA decreased by $100

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

There are currently 23 rentals available in Needham, MA.

11. How do rent prices in Needham, MA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Needham, MA is $2,850 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.