Rent in Needham Heights, MA
A 2-bedroom in Needham Heights, MA (ZIP 02494) typically rents for about $2,481 a month, with a range of $2,481–$3,008. Owner-occupied homes in Norfolk County pay about 1.06% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,787 | $2,440–$2,787 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $2,347 | $2,347–$2,518 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $2,481 | $2,481–$3,008 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $2,800 | $2,800–$3,584 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $3,953 | $3,953 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Needham Heights ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Needham Heights, MA?
- About $2,481 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,481–$3,008. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Needham Heights, MA?
- About $2,347 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,347–$2,518. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Needham Heights, MA?
- About $2,800 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,800–$3,584. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Needham Heights, MA?
- About $2,787 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,440–$2,787. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Needham Heights, MA?
- About $3,953 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $3,953. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Needham Heights, MA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Norfolk County pay a typical 1.06% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Needham Heights rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).