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property at 28 Hale St

28 Hale St, Unit 2

28 Hale St
NewtonMA02464
property at 101 Adeline Rd

101 Adeline Rd, Unit ROOM

101 Adeline Rd
NewtonMA02459
property at 1143 Beacon St

1143 Beacon St, Unit 1

1143 Beacon St
NewtonMA02461

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1459-1461 VFW PkyStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Parkway 1208One Bedroom- 60%1BR,1BA$1,790
Woodland ParkStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2044 Beacon St, Unit 22044 Beacon St4BR,4BA$0.54
2044 Beacon St, Unit 22044 Beacon St4BR,4BA$0.55
2044 Beacon St, Unit 22044 Beacon St4BR,4BA$0.56
262 Lake Ave, Unit 3262 Lake Ave2BR,1BA$0.25
27 Gammons Rd27 Gammons Rd5BR,4.5BA$2.00
1077 Boylston St, Unit 10771077 Boylston St3BR,3.5BA$1.96
984 Chestnut St, Unit 2984 Chestnut St3BR,1.5BA$1.54
40 Glenellen Rd, Unit 140 Glenellen Rd3BR,2BA$1.81
77 Hartford St, Unit 177 Hartford St3BR,2BA$2.03
1669 Centre St, Unit 11669 Centre St3BR,1BA$2.01

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Frequently Asked Questions about Needham

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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