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Rental Market Trends in Westwood, MA

What is the average rent in Westwood, MA?

$2,694/month

Average Rent

598 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-4.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Westwood, MA is $2,694 per month. This is 64% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/month, making Westwood one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Westwood, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $2,694 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,786 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,205 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,694/month
598 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,786/month
929 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,205/month
0 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Westwood, MA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 4.9%, which averages out to $132 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Westwood, MA
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Westwood, MA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
100% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Westwood is $2,694, you’ll want to make about $8,980 per month or $107,760 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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Westwood, MA

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Olde Derby Village

4 Olde Derby Rd,
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$2,100 - $3,495 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

One Upland

One Upland

8 Upland Woods Cir,
Norwood, MA 02062

$2,567 - $4,093 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Norwest Woods Apartment

Norwest Woods Apartment

One Norwest Dr,
Norwood, MA 02062

$2,100 - $3,980 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Westwood Glen Commons

Westwood Glen Commons

21 Westwood Glen Rd,
Westwood, MA 02090

$2,311 - $2,782 Plus Fees

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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United States Massachusetts Westwood Rental Trends

Methodology

† 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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