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property at 72 Falcon St

72 Falcon St

NeedhamMA02492
property at 31 Westgate Rd

31 Westgate Rd, Unit 5

31 Westgate Rd
Boston CollegeMA02467

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property at 302 Grove St

302 Grove St, Unit 302

302 Grove St
WellesleyMA02482
property at 262 Lake Ave

262 Lake Ave, Unit 3

262 Lake Ave
NewtonMA02461

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property at 335 Baker St

335 Baker St, Unit 2

335 Baker St
BostonMA02132
property at 288 Grove St

288 Grove St

AuburndaleMA02466
property at 31 Westgate Rd

31 Westgate Rd, Unit 5

31 Westgate Rd
Boston CollegeMA02467

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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 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 1208One Bedroom- 60%1BR,1BA$1,790
1459-1461 VFW Pky1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,100
Woodland ParkStudioStudio,1BA$2,225
Charles River LandingPlan D (A1F)1BR,1BA$2,346

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Needham, MA

As of October 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Needham area is the $0.21 price per square foot 268 Grove St Model at 268 Grove St, Unit 2-A in the in the Wellesley Hills neighborhood starting from $2,100. 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$0.21
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
19 Kippy Dr19 Kippy Dr3BR,2BA$0.32
262 Lake Ave, Unit 3262 Lake Ave2BR,1BA$0.24
45 Wyman St, Unit #345 Wyman St2BR,1BA$0.31
102 Erie Ave, Unit NA102 Erie Ave4BR,1.5BA$0.34
19 Kippy Dr, Unit 119 Kippy Dr3BR,1BA$0.30

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Frequently Asked Questions about Needham

What type of rentals are currently available in Needham?

There are currently 126 Apartments for Rent in Needham, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,500 to $12,000. There are also 84 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Needham ranging from $1,800 to $20,000.

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 $1,800 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,687.

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 $7,779, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,950 to $5,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,400.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA

Written by: Amelia Ramstead

Boston is known for its exciting combination of early American history and modern high-tech universities and employers.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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