Cheap Homes for Rent in Needham Heights Neighborhood of Needham, MA from $1,700 (12 Rentals)

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property at 280 Boylston St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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280 Boylston St

NewtonMA02467
property at 210 Hillside Ave

$1,895 - $2,375

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$1,895

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$1,895

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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210 Hillside Ave

NeedhamMA02494
property at 12 Lincoln St

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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12 Lincoln St

NewtonMA02461
property at 10 Lincoln St

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 15

10 Lincoln St

NewtonMA02461
property at 383 Langley Rd

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

383 Langley Rd, Unit apt 5 a

383 Langley Rd
NewtonMA02459

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property at 85 Norwood Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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85 Norwood Ave

NewtonMA02459
property at 1932 Washington St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1932 Washington St

NewtonMA02466
property at 378 A Boylston St

$2,310

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$2,310

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$2,310

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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378 A Boylston St

NewtonMA02459
property at 391 Langley Rd

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

391 Langley Rd, Unit 1

391 Langley Rd
NewtonMA02459
property at 276 Grove St

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

276 Grove St

NewtonMA02466
property at 1208 Greendale Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1208 Greendale Ave

NeedhamMA02492

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Needham Heights, Needham, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Needham Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Needham Heights area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Lincoln Street Apartments priced from $2,250. The Kendrick has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,590. Here are the most affordable Needham Heights apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lincoln Street ApartmentsA1M1BR,1BA$2,250
The KendrickS2Studio,1BA$2,590
The NinesAStudio,1BA$2,649
Chestnut Hollow Apartments2 Bedroom Senior Apartment2BR,1BA$2,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Needham Heights, MA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Needham Heights area is the $0.30 price per square foot 200 Sumner St Model at 200 Sumner St in the in the Thompsonville neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Needham Heights apartment is the 27 Gammons Rd Model at 27 Gammons Rd starting at $12,000 with a $2.00 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.
200 Sumner St200 Sumner St2BR,1BA$0.30
27 Gammons Rd27 Gammons Rd5BR,4.5BA$2.00
209-211 Langley Rd, Unit 209209-211 Langley Rd2BR,1BA$2.13
23 Thurston Rd, Unit 123 Thurston Rd3BR,1.5BA$2.40
44 High St, Unit 144 High St4BR,2BA$3.04
Charles River LandingPlan I (B2B)2BR,2BA$2.98
9 Keefe Ave, Unit 19 Keefe Ave2BR,1BA$2.00
36 Bernard St, Unit NA36 Bernard St2BR,1BA$2.75
391 Langley Rd391 Langley Rd2BR,1BA$2.65
287 Elliot St, Unit 287-12287 Elliot St1BR,1BA$2.10

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Needham Heights, Needham, MA

Ranked #1

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Needham Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Needham Heights?

There are currently 97 Apartments for Rent in Needham Heights, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,550 to $35,666. There are also 131 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Needham Heights ranging from $1,700 to $26,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Needham Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Needham Heights ranges from $1,700 to $26,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,988.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Needham Heights?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Needham Heights range from $3,300 to $8,127, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,150 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,200.

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