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Rental Market Trends in Dedham, MA

What is the average rent in Dedham, MA?

$2,559/month

Average Rent

819 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Dedham, MA is $2,559 per month. This is 57% higher than the national average rent price of $1,630/month, making Dedham one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Dedham, you can expect to pay about $986 per month for a studio, $2,559 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,264 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,976 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$986/month
0 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,559/month
819 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,264/month
1,154 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,976/month
1,377 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,980/month
1,501 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,694/month
2,169 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,545/month
788 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,190/month
1,958 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Dedham, MA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.4%, which averages out to $34 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Dedham?

Based on current rent prices, Riverdale is the most affordable neighborhood in Dedham.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Riverdale
$2,674/month
790 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Dedham?

Based on current rent prices, Riverdale is the most expensive neighborhood in Dedham.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Riverdale
$2,674/month
790 Sq Ft

Which Dedham neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Dedham with the most apartments available is Riverdale .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Riverdale
$2,674/month
790 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Dedham, MA?

Because the average rent in Dedham is $2,559, you’ll want to make about $8,530 per month or $102,360 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Dedham, MA

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Apartment Averages

Riverdale

Dedham, MA

Riverdale

Dedham, MA

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Two Bedroom
$1,978/month
$1,978/month
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Jefferson at Dedham Station

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$2,391 - $3,314 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds

Parkway Apartments

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$2,384 - $5,485 Total Monthly Price

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The Avens at Dedham Station

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$2,738 - $5,218 Total Monthly Price

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1235 VFW Pky,
West Roxbury, MA 02132

$2,886 - $11,773 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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