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101 Adeline Rd, Unit ROOM

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Needham, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Needham?
Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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Needham 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,995 | $2,200 | $4,250 |
Needham 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,178 | $1,000 | $6,500 |
Needham 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,525 | $3,400 | $10,000+ |
Needham 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $10,108 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
Needham 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $13,900 | $5,650 | $10,000+ |
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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 $1,650. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1459-1461 VFW Pky | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
Parkway 1208 | One Bedroom- 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,790 |
Woodland Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Needham, MA
As of August 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Needham area is the $0.54 price per square foot 2044 Beacon St Model at 2044 Beacon St, Unit 2 in the in the Wellesley Hills neighborhood starting from $5,400. The second greatest value Needham apartment is the 2044 Beacon St Model at 2044 Beacon St, Unit 2 starting at $5,500 with a $0.55 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2044 Beacon St, Unit 2 | 2044 Beacon St | 4BR,4BA | $0.54 |
2044 Beacon St, Unit 2 | 2044 Beacon St | 4BR,4BA | $0.55 |
2044 Beacon St, Unit 2 | 2044 Beacon St | 4BR,4BA | $0.56 |
262 Lake Ave, Unit 3 | 262 Lake Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.25 |
27 Gammons Rd | 27 Gammons Rd | 5BR,4.5BA | $2.00 |
1077 Boylston St, Unit 1077 | 1077 Boylston St | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.96 |
984 Chestnut St, Unit 2 | 984 Chestnut St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.54 |
40 Glenellen Rd, Unit 1 | 40 Glenellen Rd | 3BR,2BA | $1.81 |
77 Hartford St, Unit 1 | 77 Hartford St | 3BR,2BA | $2.03 |
1669 Centre St, Unit 1 | 1669 Centre St | 3BR,1BA | $2.01 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Needham?
There are currently 179 Apartments for Rent in Needham, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,700 to $20,263. There are also 197 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Needham ranging from $1,000 to $30,000.
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 $1,000 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,856.
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 $2,900 to $20,263, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,600.
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