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property at 275 2nd Ave

275 2nd Ave

NeedhamMA02494

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One Wingate Way East
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One Wingate Way East

235 Gould StNeedham, MA 02494
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378 Hillside Ave
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378 Hillside Ave

378 Hillside AveNeedham, MA 02494
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23 Highland Ter
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23 Highland Ter

23 Highland TerNeedham, MA 02494
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36-58 Dedham Ave
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36-58 Dedham Ave

36-58 Dedham AveNeedham, MA 02492

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property at 25 Bayard St

25 Bayard St

DedhamMA02026
property at 24 State St

24 State St

WellesleyMA02482
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Needham, MA Local Guide

Largest Available Needham 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Needham, MA is found at The Aven at Newton Highlands in the Oak Hill neighborhood and is 1,249 square feet priced from $3,944. Charles River Landing has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,130 square feet and currently listed start at $3,034. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Needham:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Aven at Newton HighlandsA9L1,249 Sq Ft$3,944
Charles River LandingPlan D (A1F)1,130 Sq Ft$3,034
Woodland Station ApartmentsThe Beaconsfield968 Sq Ft$4,358
The NinesG918 Sq Ft$4,123
Highland Park1 Bed - 1 Bath884 Sq Ft$2,950
Parkway ApartmentsA03768 Sq Ft$2,817
The KendrickA2685 Sq Ft$2,950

Cheapest Available Needham 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 30, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Needham, MA is the Plan A (A1A) Model starting from $2,813 at Charles River Landing in the Oak Hill neighborhood. The second most affordable Needham 1 Bedroom is the A03 Model at Parkway Apartments starting at $2,817 in the East Dedham neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Needham is currently $3,344. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Needham:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Charles River LandingPlan A (A1A)$2,813
Parkway ApartmentsA03$2,817
Highland Park1 Bed - 1 Bath$2,950
The KendrickA2$2,950

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Getting Around Needham, MA

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

26 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Needham Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Needham with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Needham is at Charles River Landing listed at $2,813.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Needham Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Needham is $3,344.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Needham Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Needham is a 1,249 square feet unit starting from $3,944 at The Aven at Newton Highlands.

What is the average size for Needham 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Needham is currently 550 sq ft.

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