Cheap Homes for Rent in Needham, MA from $1,900 (59 Rentals)

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property at 61 Evelyn Rd

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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61 Evelyn Rd

NeedhamMA02494
property at 58 Bryon Rd

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

58 Bryon Rd

BostonMA02467
property at 287 Elliot St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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287 Elliot St

NewtonMA02464
property at 68 Bryon Rd

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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68 Bryon Rd, Unit 5

68 Bryon Rd
BostonMA02467
property at 151 Concord St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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151 Concord St

NewtonMA02462
property at 1185 Commonwealth Ave

$2,340

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$2,340

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$2,340

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

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property at 282 Grove St

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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282 Grove St

NewtonMA02466
property at 25 Westgate Rd

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

25 Westgate Rd

BostonMA02467
property at 64 Bryon Rd

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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64 Bryon Rd

BostonMA02467
property at 299 Elliot St

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Oct 1

299 Elliot St

NewtonMA02464
property at 131 Gardner St

$2,475

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$2,475

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$2,475

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

131 Gardner St, Unit 408

131 Gardner St
BostonMA02132
property at 17 Cass St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

17 Cass St

BostonMA02132

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property at 116 Floral St

$2,550

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$2,550

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$2,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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116 Floral St

NewtonMA02461
property at 12 Clough Rd

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

12 Clough Rd

DedhamMA02026
property at 197 Gardner St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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197 Gardner St, Unit 114

197 Gardner St
BostonMA02132
property at 268 Grove St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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268 Grove St

NewtonMA02466
property at 288 Grove St

$2,600 - $2,875

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom Rentals

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288 Grove St

NewtonMA02466

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property at 52 Bryon Rd

$2,650

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$2,650

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$2,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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52 Bryon Rd, Unit 3

52 Bryon Rd
Chestnut HillMA02467
property at 15 Oak St

$2,695

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$2,695

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$2,695

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Oct 1

15 Oak St

NeedhamMA02492
property at 35 Clyde St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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35 Clyde St

NeedhamMA02492
property at 292 Grove St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 15

292 Grove St

NewtonMA02466
property at 266 Grove St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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266 Grove St

NewtonMA02466

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property at 88 Gardner St

$2,350 - $3,350

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$2,700

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$2,700

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

88 Gardner St

BostonMA02132

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Cheapest Available Needham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Needham, MA is a Studio unit found at 1459-1461 VFW Pky in the East Dedham neighborhood priced from $1,725. Parkway 1208 in the Oak Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,790. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Needham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1459-1461 VFW PkyStudioStudio,1BA$1,725
Parkway 1208One Bedroom- 60%1BR,1BA$1,790
Lincoln Street ApartmentsA1M1BR,1BA$2,250
Woodland Park2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,475
Linden ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,500
Charles River LandingPlan A (A1A)1BR,1BA$2,759
59-75 Wyman Street2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,900
Marshview Place2 bed2BR,2BA$2,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Needham, MA

As of August 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Needham area is the $1.17 price per square foot 23 Arbor Ln Model at 23 Arbor Ln in the in the East Dedham neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Needham apartment is the 69 Saco St Model at 69 Saco St starting at $3,950 with a $3.29 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.
23 Arbor Ln23 Arbor Ln1BR,1BA$1.17
69 Saco St69 Saco St3BR,1.5BA$3.29
Marshview Place2 bed2BR,2BA$2.46
Oak Row ApartmentsAspen2BR,2BA$3.11
Parkway ApartmentsC04d2BR,2BA$2.99
Linden ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.29
2329 Centre St, Unit 2329 Centre Street2329 Centre St2BR,1BA$3.00
676 Worcester St, Unit in-law676 Worcester St3BR,1BA$3.32
Woodland Park2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.13
1459-1461 VFW PkyStudioStudio ,1BA$3.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Needham

What type of rentals are currently available in Needham?

There are currently 125 Apartments for Rent in Needham, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,725 to $12,000. There are also 170 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Needham ranging from $1,950 to $32,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Needham?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Needham ranges from $1,950 to $32,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,806.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Needham?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Needham range from $2,990 to $8,428, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,100 to $8,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,250.

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