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Rental Market Trends in Dedham, MA

What is the average rent in Dedham, MA?

$2,798/month

Average Rent

819 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.7%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of May 2026, the average rent in Dedham, MA is $2,798 per month. This is 71% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $1,002 per month for a studio, $2,798 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,329 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $5,154 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,002/month
0 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,798/month
819 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,329/month
1,154 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,154/month
1,377 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,450/month
1,748 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,244/month
1,966 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 1.7%, which averages out to $48 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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Rent Ranges in Dedham, MA
Last Updated May 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Dedham, MA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
33% $1,501 - $2,000/month
67% Above $2,000/month

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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
$2,917/month
751 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
$2,917/month
751 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
$2,917/month
751 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 $2,798, you’ll want to make about $9,326 per month or $111,912 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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$2,575 - $3,900 Total Monthly Price

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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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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