What is the average apartment size in Norwood?

The average size for a Norwood, MA apartment is 938 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 Norwood?

As of Aug / 2026, the average rent in Norwood is $2,697 per month, a 0.37% decrease from last years average of $2,707.

What is the average apartment size in Norwood?

The typical apartment in Norwood offers about 938 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Norwood, MA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Norwood ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 41% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Norwood?

In Norwood, 46% of households rent while 54% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: September 30, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Norwood is $2,697, a 0.37% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,707.

One-bedroom apartments provide 757 square feet for $2,378, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $2,764 offer 984 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,274 sq ft) for $3,335, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Norwood, MA

Last updated: September 30, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,697	938 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,378	757 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,764	984 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,335	1,274 sq. ft.

Norwood, MA rent trends

Rental prices in Norwood, MA have decreased by 0.37% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,707 to $2,697.

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

The largest share of rentals in Norwood, MA (41%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Norwood, MA?

6,104 or 46% of the households in Norwood, MA are renter-occupied while 7,155 or 54% are owner-occupied.

How Norwood Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Norwood	$2,697
Boston	$3,743
Cambridge	$3,626
Worcester	$2,047
Lowell	$2,285
Fall River	$2,109
Quincy	$2,788
Somerville	$3,289
Cape Cod	$2,521
New Bedford	$2,178
Newton	$3,835
Brookline	$3,560
Stoughton	$2,560
Natick	$2,689
Canton	$2,943
Foxborough	$2,531
Ashland	$2,638
Randolph	$2,520
Westwood	$3,072
Hanover	$3,027
Medfield	$2,256

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 Norwood 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.