Cheap Apartments for Rent in Norwood, MA from $1,500 (26 Rentals)
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101 Broadway

1076 Washington St

57 Elliot St

67 Howard St
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The Commons at Windsor Gardens

Norwest Woods Apartment

Norwood Gardens

Olde Derby Village

Nahatan Terrace
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122 Burgess Ave

238 Neponset St

Westwood Glen Commons

680 Washington St
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Canton Estates at Neponset

315 Revere St

1144 River St

402-410 Washington St

62 Hoover Rd
Norwood, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Norwood?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Norwood Studio Apartments | $1,550 | $1,550 | $1,550 |
Cheap Norwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,961 | $1,700 | $6,343 |
Cheap Norwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,300 | $2,158 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Norwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,687 | $2,500 | $5,400 |
Cheap Norwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,350 | $3,100 | $3,600 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Norwood, MA
Pricing Updated: 07/29/2025Current 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 |
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Route 1 South | $30,080 | $900 | 652 |
Cheapest Available Norwood Apartments for Rent
 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 $2,078. Norwest Woods Apartment in the Greenlodge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,225. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Norwood apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Commons at Windsor Gardens | One Bedroom A1C | 1BR,1BA | $2,078 |
Norwest Woods Apartment | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,225 |
Norwood Gardens | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,285 |
Nahatan Terrace | Traditional-One Bedroom (Open) | 1BR,2BA | $2,300 |
Olde Derby Village | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,350 |
Canton Estates at Neponset | 32 Neponset Street 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
Stonebridge Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,400 |
Gables University Station | A0 | 1BR,1BA | $2,794 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Norwood, MA
As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Norwood area is the $0.36 price per square foot 18 Plimpton Ave Model at 18 Plimpton Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Greenlodge neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Norwood apartment is the Two Bedroom B2B Model at One Upland starting at $3,294 with a $2.72 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. |
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18 Plimpton Ave, Unit 2 | 18 Plimpton Ave | 4BR,1.5BA | $0.36 |
One Upland | Two Bedroom B2B | 2BR,2BA | $2.72 |
The Wren at Sharon | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $2.96 |
94 Hampden Dr, Unit 0B | 94 Hampden Dr | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
Olde Derby Village | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.59 |
Norwest Woods Apartment | 1 Bed/1 Bath - Single Level | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
158 Plymouth Dr, Unit 306 | 158 Plymouth Dr | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
Norwood Gardens | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
Stonebridge Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.96 |
39 Sturtevant Ave | 39 Sturtevant Ave | Studio ,1BA | $2.21 |
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Getting Around Norwood, MA
Walk Score®
64 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
43 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Norwood Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Norwood?
The cheapest apartment in Norwood is The Commons at Windsor Gardens which is listed at $2,078, while the average apartment in Norwood costs $30,080.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Norwood?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 29 regular apartments in Norwood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Norwood?
Cheap apartments in Norwood have an average cost of $105 which is $29,975 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Norwood.
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