Cheap Apartments for Rent in Needham, MA from $1,175 (57 Rentals)

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property at 210 Hillside Ave
$1,950

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Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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210 Hillside Ave

NeedhamMA02494
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The Kendrick
$2,503 - $7,295

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Base Rent$2,503 - $7,295

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Kendrick

275 2nd AveNeedham, MA 02494
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Charles River Landing
$2,669 - $4,039

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Base Rent$2,654 - $4,024
Required Monthly Fees$15

Total Monthly Price$2,669 - $4,039
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Charles River Landing

300 2nd AveNeedham, MA 02494
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property at 187 St Mary St
$2,500

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Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Sep 11
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187 St Mary St

NeedhamMA02494
property at 15 Oak St
$2,695

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Base Rent$2,695

Total Monthly Price$2,695
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Oct 1

15 Oak St

NeedhamMA02492
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23 Arbor Ln
$1,175 - $1,750

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Base Rent$1,175 - $1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,175 - $1,750
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

23 Arbor Ln

23 Arbor LnDedham, MA 02026
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21 Arbor Ln, Unit 1
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

21 Arbor Ln, Unit 1

21 Arbor LnDedham, MA 02026
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property at 31 Auburn St
$2,100

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Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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31 Auburn St

NewtonMA02465
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282 Grove St
$2,175 - $2,600

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Base Rent$2,175 - $2,600

Total Monthly Price$2,175 - $2,600
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

282 Grove St

282 Grove StAuburndale, MA 02466
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5 Cass St, Unit 1
$2,180

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Base Rent$2,180

Total Monthly Price$2,180
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

5 Cass St, Unit 1

5 Cass StBoston, MA 02132
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975 Chestnut St, Unit #2
$2,300

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Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

975 Chestnut St, Unit #2

975 Chestnut StNewton, MA 02464
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property at 8 Summer St
$2,500

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Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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8 Summer St

BostonMA02132

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property at 24 Leslie Rd
$2,500

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Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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24 Leslie Rd

NewtonMA02466
property at 93 Cass St
$2,500

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Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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93 Cass St

BostonMA02132
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Linden Apartments
$2,500 - $3,900

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Base Rent$2,500 - $3,900

Total Monthly Price$2,500 - $3,900
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Linden Apartments

199 Gardner StWest Roxbury, MA 02132
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property at 65 Keystone St
$2,500

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Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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65 Keystone St

BostonMA02132
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Parkway Apartments
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$2,503 - $5,269

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Base Rent$2,503 - $5,269

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Parkway Apartments

1555 Vfw PkyBoston, MA 02132
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property at 254 Elliot St
$2,550

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,550

Total Monthly Price$2,550
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Nov 1
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254 Elliot St

NewtonMA02464

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property at 197 Gardner St
$2,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,600

Total Monthly Price$2,600
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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197 Gardner St, Unit 114

197 Gardner St
BostonMA02132

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property at 680 Boylston St
$2,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,700

Total Monthly Price$2,700
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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680 Boylston St

NewtonMA02459
property at 131 Gardner St
$2,700

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Base Rent$2,700

Total Monthly Price$2,700
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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131 Gardner St, Unit 408

131 Gardner St
BostonMA02132
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57 Eliot St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

57 Eliot St

57 Eliot StNatick, MA 01760
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Woodland Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Park

264 Grove StAuburndale, MA 02466
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property at 250 Grove St
$2,175

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,175

Total Monthly Price$2,175
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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250 Grove St

NewtonMA02466
property at 1185 Commonwealth Ave
$2,290

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Base Rent$2,290

Total Monthly Price$2,290
12 Month Lease Term
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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property at 1077 Chestnut St
$2,350

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,350

Total Monthly Price$2,350
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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1077 Chestnut St

NewtonMA02464
property at 25 Westgate Rd
$2,400

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Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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25 Westgate Rd

BostonMA02467

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Needham, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Needham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Needham, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Parkway 1208 in the Oak Hill neighborhood priced from $1,600. 1459-1461 VFW Pky in the East Dedham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Needham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkway 12081 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,600
1459-1461 VFW Pky1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,100
Woodland ParkStudioStudio,1BA$2,175
Linden ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Needham, MA

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Needham area is the $0.44 price per square foot 80 Gardner St Model at 80 Gardner St, Unit 1 in the in the Oak Hill neighborhood starting from $4,350. The second greatest value Needham apartment is the 975 Chestnut St Model at 975 Chestnut St, Unit #2 starting at $2,300 with a $0.23 price per square foot in the Wellesley Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Needham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
80 Gardner St, Unit 180 Gardner St2BR,2BA$0.44
975 Chestnut St, Unit #2975 Chestnut St2BR,1BA$0.23
984 Chestnut St, Unit 2984 Chestnut St3BR,1.5BA$1.60
1096 Highland Ave, Unit #21096 Highland Ave3BR,1.5BA$2.67
416 Baker St, Unit 416 baker416 Baker St2BR,2BA$2.00
9 Keefe Ave, Unit 19 Keefe Ave2BR,1BA$2.00
69 Thurston Rd, Unit 69 Thurston Rd69 Thurston Rd3BR,1.5BA$2.49
Marshview Place2 bed2BR,2BA$2.46
62 Church St, Unit 2 F62 Church St1BR,1BA$2.33
1459-1461 VFW Pky1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.73

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Needham Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Needham?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Needham is at Woodland Park listed at $2,175.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Needham Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Needham Apartment is $1,600 at Parkway 1208.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Needham Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Needham is starting from $1,910 at Parkway 1208.

What is the most affordable Needham Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Needham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Aven at Newton Highlands and starts from $5,072.

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