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| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Norwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,577 | $1,949 | $3,665 |
| Cheap Norwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,005 | $2,000 | $5,770 |
| Cheap Norwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,562 | $2,750 | $5,357 |
| Cheap Norwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,450 | $3,400 | $3,500 |
Current apartment rentals in the Norwood, MA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Norwood Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 1 South | $30,369 | $1,100 | 994 |
The cheapest available apartment rental in Norwood, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Commons at Windsor Gardens in the South Norwood Business District neighborhood priced from $1,949. Stonebridge Apartments in the Greenlodge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Norwood apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Commons at Windsor Gardens | One Bedroom A1C | 1BR,1BA | $1,949 |
| Stonebridge Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
| Norwood Gardens | 1 Bed/1 Bath with Walk-In Closets | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| Westwood Glen Commons | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,136 |
| Norwest Woods Apartment | 1 Bed/ 1.5 Bath - Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $2,275 |
| Audubon Easterly | Oak (G) | 1BR,1BA | $2,367 |
| Canton Estates at Neponset | 32 Neponset Street 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
| Olde Derby Village | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| Residence at the Dior | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,550 |
| Nahatan Terrace | Upgraded-One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,650 |
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Norwood area is the $2.68 price per square foot Three Bedroom C2 Model at One Upland in the in the Greenlodge neighborhood starting from $3,824. The second greatest value Norwood apartment is the 120 University Model at 120 University, Unit 2212 starting at $3,200 with a $2.67 price per square foot in the Greenlodge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Norwood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Upland | Three Bedroom C2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.68 |
| 120 University, Unit 2212 | 120 University | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| Avalon Norwood | BM2-1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.23 |
| Olde Derby Village | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.91 |
| The Wren at Sharon | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
| Nahatan Terrace | Upgraded-One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| Norwood Gardens | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| Stonebridge Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| Norwest Woods Apartment | 1 Bed/ 1.5 Bath - Townhome | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.25 |
| The Commons at Windsor Gardens | One Bedroom A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
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