What is the average apartment size in Dedham?

The average size for a Dedham, MA apartment is 1,008 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Dedham?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Dedham is $3,239 per month, a 0.06% decrease from last years average of $3,241.

What is the average apartment size in Dedham?

The typical apartment in Dedham offers about 1,008 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Dedham, MA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Dedham?

The typical rent budget in Dedham ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 70% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Dedham?

In Dedham, 27% of households rent while 73% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 19, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Dedham is $3,239, a 0.06% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $3,241.

One-bedroom apartments provide 845 square feet for $2,761, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,695 offer 1,169 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Dedham, MA

Last updated: February 19, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$3,239	1,008 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,761	845 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,695	1,169 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Dedham, MA rent trends

Rental prices in Dedham, MA have decreased by 0.06% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,241 to $3,239.

What's the typical rent budget in Dedham, MA?

The largest share of rentals in Dedham, MA (70%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Dedham, MA?

2,813 or 27% of the households in Dedham, MA are renter-occupied while 7,484 or 73% are owner-occupied.

How Dedham Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Dedham	$3,239
Boston	$3,690
Fall River	$2,063
Worcester	$2,045
Cambridge	$3,706
Somerville	$3,452
Quincy	$2,778
Waltham	$3,129
New Bedford	$2,080
Weymouth Town	$2,507
Lowell	$2,266
Brookline	$3,467
Stoughton	$2,419
Westwood	$3,088
Canton	$2,835
Foxborough	$2,524
Medfield	$2,268
Norwood	$2,721
Ashland	$2,583
Concord	$3,643
Lincoln	$3,231

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Dedham apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.