Last updated on June 24, 2026

Average rent in
Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Waltham

$3,890/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Waltham is $3,890 per month as of June 2026. This is 99% above the national average rent, or $1,940 more per month.

$4.07

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Waltham

1,028

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Waltham rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology, MA

Average rent prices in Waltham have decreased by 3% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology, MA

Rent prices in Waltham vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Waltham is $3,800, whereas a house costs $4,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Waltham run $3,465 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,350.

Listings

Studio

$2,700

-

4%

1 bedroom

$3,450

-

No Change

2 bedroom

$4,275

-

7%

3 bedroom

$5,375

-

5%

4 bedroom

$7,400

-

19%

Studio

Average rent

$2,700

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,450

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,275

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,375

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,400

Last year

19%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology, MA

100 Hudson St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Boston apartment for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$2,450

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

9 Myrtle St #8 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Beacon Hill apartment for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$2,650

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

9 Myrtle St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Beacon Hill apartment for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$2,650

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

5d+ ago

Lower Roxbury apartment for rent in Boston

3 beds

1 bath

$3,200

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

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Frequently asked questions for Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Waltham rental market.

How much is rent in Waltham?

The average rent in Waltham is $3,890 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Waltham?

Average rent prices in Waltham have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Waltham rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Waltham is 99% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,940 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Waltham?

To comfortably afford rent in Waltham, you'd need to earn approximately $156,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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