Dedham

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Dedham, MA

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Metropolitan amenities in a suburban setting.

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Dedham is a small town roughly 20 miles outside of downtown Boston. Interstate 95 and MBTA rail service make it easy to get anywhere in the greater Boston area, making Dedham apartments very popular with commuters. Numerous sizeable parks can be found all around town, with the largest by far being the Cutler Pond Reservations on the north side. Legacy Place shopping district serves as the retail and entertainment hub for the community, with shopping, dining, family activities, and a movie theater; Dedham Square is another popular shopping area, which incorporates a live music venue as well.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Dedham, MA is $976 for a studio, $2,789 for one bedroom, $3,450 for two bedrooms, and $5,563 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dedham has increased by 2.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,789/month
819 Sq Ft
House
$4,479/month
2,099 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,929/month
1,595 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,557/month
1,434 Sq Ft
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Transportation

62

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

34

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

43

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Greenlodge Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-5

277 Students

9
out of 10

Oakdale Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-5

245 Students

7
out of 10

Riverdale Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-5

174 Students

6
out of 10

Avery Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-5

297 Students

4
out of 10

Early Childhood Center

Public

Grades PK-K

307 Students

Rating Unavailable

Dedham Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

540 Students

5
out of 10

Dedham High

Public

Grades 9-12

715 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Brook Farm Historic Site
  • Stony Brook Reservation
  • Mass Audubon's Blue Hills Trailside Museum
  • Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
  • Cutler Park Reservation

Military Bases

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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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 2025.