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property at 116 Spring St

116 Spring St

BostonMA02132
property at 3 Waban St

3 Waban St, Unit 6

3 Waban St
WellesleyMA02482
property at 100 Rosemary Way

100 Rosemary Way

NeedhamMA02494
property at 8 Bryon Rd

8 Bryon Rd

BostonMA02132
property at 23 Westgate Rd

23 Westgate Rd, Unit 6

23 Westgate Rd
Boston CollegeMA02467

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property at 23 Westgate Rd

23 Westgate Rd

BostonMA02467
property at 31 Westgate Rd

31 Westgate Rd, Unit 5

31 Westgate Rd
Boston CollegeMA02467
property at 190 Gardner St

190 Gardner St

BostonMA02132

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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property at 68 Cottage St

68 Cottage St

NewtonMA02464
property at 314 Webster St

314 Webster St

NeedhamMA02494

Boston Major Employer Neighborhood Guide: Living Near UMass, MGH, & State Street

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property at 31 Westgate Rd

31 Westgate Rd, Unit 5

31 Westgate Rd
Boston CollegeMA02467

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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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 $1,790. 1459-1461 VFW Pky in the East Dedham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Needham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkway 1208One Bedroom- 60%1BR,1BA$1,790
1459-1461 VFW Pky2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,250
Woodland Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Needham, MA

As of December 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Needham area is the $0.23 price per square foot 268 Grove St Model at 268 Grove St, Unit 2-A in the in the Wellesley Hills neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Needham apartment is the 16 Lafayette Rd Model at 16 Lafayette Rd, Unit 11A starting at $2,850 with a $0.29 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.
268 Grove St, Unit 2-A268 Grove St1BR,1BA$0.23
16 Lafayette Rd, Unit 11A16 Lafayette Rd2BR,1BA$0.29
8 Mechanic St, Unit 1F8 Mechanic St1BR,1BA$0.23
45 Wyman St, Unit 2C45 Wyman St1BR,1BA$0.24
53 Wyman St, Unit A-1153 Wyman St2BR,1BA$0.27
80 Gardner St, Unit 6B80 Gardner St1BR,1BA$0.23
262 Lake Ave, Unit 3262 Lake Ave2BR,1BA$0.24
45 Wyman St, Unit #345 Wyman St2BR,1BA$0.31
2044 Beacon St, Unit 22044 Beacon St4BR,4BA$0.54
9 Keefe Ave, Unit 19 Keefe Ave2BR,1BA$2.00

Boston Neighborhood Guide: Living Near UMass, MGH, and State Street

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Top Neighborhoods Near Boston Colleges and Universities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Needham

What type of rentals are currently available in Needham?

There are currently 152 Apartments for Rent in Needham, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,790 to $12,000. There are also 253 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Needham ranging from $1,900 to $22,500.

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 $1,900 to $22,500 with an average monthly rent of $6,691.

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 $3,000 to $7,099, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $6,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,250.

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