Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Needham Heights Neighborhood of Needham, MA from $1,600 (26 Rentals)

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Rosemary Lake Apartments
$1,900 - $3,700
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Rosemary Lake Apartments

187 Rosemary StNeedham, MA 02494
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property at 21 Highland Terrace

$1,975

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$1,975

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21 Highland Terrace

NeedhamMA02494
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53 Crescent Ave
$1,800
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$1,800

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53 Crescent Ave

53 Crescent AveNewton, MA 02459
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property at 1143 Beacon St

$1,999

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$1,999

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1143 Beacon St

NewtonMA02461
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979 Chestnut St
$2,000
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$2,000

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979 Chestnut St

979 Chestnut StNewton, MA 02464
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1143 Beacon St, Unit 1
$2,099
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$2,099

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1143 Beacon St, Unit 1

1143 Beacon StNewton, MA 02461
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391 Langley Rd, Unit 2
$2,300
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$2,300

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391 Langley Rd, Unit 2

391 Langley RdNewton, MA 02459
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property at 1026 Chestnut St

$2,350

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$2,350

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1026 Chestnut St

NewtonMA02464

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1026 Chestnut St, Unit B
$2,450
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$2,450

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1026 Chestnut St, Unit B

1026 Chestnut StNewton, MA 02464
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property at 674 Boylston St

$2,500

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$2,500

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674 Boylston St

NewtonMA02459
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Ardemore At Wellesley
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ardemore At Wellesley

4-6 Cedar StWellesley, MA 02481
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Needham Heights, Needham, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Needham Heights, MA

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Needham Heights area is the $0.23 price per square foot 8 Mechanic St Model at 8 Mechanic St, Unit 1F in the in the Oak Hill neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Needham Heights apartment is the 282 Grove St Model at 282 Grove St, Unit 9 starting at $2,300 with a $0.23 price per square foot in the Wellesley Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Needham Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8 Mechanic St, Unit 1F8 Mechanic St1BR,1BA$0.23
282 Grove St, Unit 9282 Grove St1BR,1BA$0.23
286 Grove St, Unit 3286 Grove St1BR,1BA$0.24
262 Lake Ave, Unit 3262 Lake Ave2BR,1BA$0.24
1026 Chestnut St, Unit B1026 Chestnut St2BR,1BA$0.25
33 Paul St, Unit 2033 Paul St1BR,1BA$0.25
200 Sumner St, Unit 2B200 Sumner St1BR,1BA$0.25
1143 Beacon St, Unit #21143 Beacon St2BR,1BA$0.27
53 Wyman St, Unit A-1153 Wyman St2BR,1BA$0.27
16 Lafayette Rd, Unit 11A16 Lafayette Rd2BR,1BA$0.29

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Needham Heights, Needham, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Needham Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Needham Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Needham Heights is at The Aven at Newton Highlands listed at $2,521.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Needham Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Needham Heights is starting from $2,776 at New Falls Apartments.

What is the most affordable Needham Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Needham Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Kendrick and starts from $4,835.

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