Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Needham Heights Neighborhood of Needham, MA from $1,300 (27 Rentals)

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287 Elliot St, Unit 12
$1,700
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287 Elliot St, Unit 12

287 Elliot StNewton, MA 02464
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property at 979 Chestnut St

979 Chestnut St

NewtonMA02464
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1143 Beacon St
$1,999
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$1,999

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1143 Beacon St

1143 Beacon StNewton, MA 02461
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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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391 Langley Rd, Unit 2
$2,300
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$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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391 Langley Rd, Unit 2
$2,300
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$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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46 Ober Rd, Unit #46
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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46 Ober Rd, Unit #46

46 Ober RdNewton, MA 02459
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property at 1026 Chestnut St

1026 Chestnut St

NewtonMA02464

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1139 Beacon St

NewtonMA02461
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53 Paul St, Unit #16
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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53 Paul St, Unit #16

53 Paul StNewton, MA 02459
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property at 36 Sunhill Ln

36 Sunhill Ln

NewtonMA02459
property at 20 Willow St

20 Willow 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 October 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Needham Heights area is the $0.25 price per square foot 33 Paul St Model at 33 Paul St, Unit 20 in the in the Oak Hill neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Needham Heights 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 Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
33 Paul St, Unit 2033 Paul St1BR,1BA$0.25
16 Lafayette Rd, Unit 11A16 Lafayette Rd2BR,1BA$0.29
200 Sumner St, Unit 2B200 Sumner St1BR,1BA$0.25
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
19 Kippy Dr, Unit 119 Kippy Dr3BR,1BA$0.30

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Needham Heights, Needham, MA

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Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 Kendrick listed at $2,730.

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 $2,795 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 Modera Needham and starts from $6,069.

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