What is the average apartment size in Needham?

The average size for a Needham, MA apartment is 1,086 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Needham?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Needham is $3,494 per month, a 1.48% decrease from last year’s average of $3,546.

What is the average apartment size in Needham?

The typical apartment in Needham offers about 1,086 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Needham, MA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Needham?

The typical rent budget in Needham ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 57% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Needham?

In Needham, 16% of households rent while 84% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Needham is $3,494, a 1.48% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $3,546.

One-bedroom apartments provide 915 square feet for $2,847, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $4,047 offer 1,238 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,554 sq ft) for $5,361, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Needham, MA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$3,494	1,086 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,847	915 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$4,047	1,238 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$5,361	1,554 sq. ft.

Needham, MA rent trends

Rental prices in Needham, MA have decreased by 1.48% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,546 to $3,494.

What's the typical rent budget in Needham, MA?

The largest share of rentals in Needham, MA (57%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Needham, MA?

1,789 or 16% of the households in Needham, MA are renter-occupied while 9,612 or 84% are owner-occupied.

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How Needham Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Boston	$3,698
Cambridge	$3,755
Worcester	$2,050
Quincy	$2,812
Fall River	$2,111
Somerville	$3,484
Salem	$2,723
Lowell	$2,269
New Bedford	$2,053
Weymouth Town	$2,552
Brookline	$3,490
Bedford	$3,268
Canton	$2,828
Stoughton	$2,439
Foxborough	$2,487
Hudson Town	$2,729
Norwood	$2,722
Randolph	$2,545
Dedham	$3,247
Medfield	$2,274
Needham	$3,494

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Needham apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.