Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
Boston University, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Waltham
$3,495/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Waltham is $3,495 per month as of September 2026. This is 84% above the national average rent, or $1,595 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Waltham
1,325
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Waltham rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Boston University, MA
Average rent prices in Waltham have remained the same 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
Boston University, MA
Rent prices in Waltham vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Waltham is $3,400, whereas a house costs $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Waltham run $2,900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,625.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,400 | - | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $2,900 | - |  1% | |
2 bedroom | $3,600 | - | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $4,750 | - |  8% | |
4 bedroom | $6,200 | - | 5% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Boston University, MA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,400 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $4,650 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $3,800 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $2,275 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,400
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,750
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,200
Last year
5%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Boston University, MA.
Apartments
Average rent
$3,400
Condos
Average rent
$4,650
Houses
Average rent
$3,800
Rooms
Average rent
$2,275
The table above reflects average rent prices in Boston University, 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 Boston University, MA
5d+ ago
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood apartment for rent in Boston
Studio
0 baths
$500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood apartment for rent in Boston
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
North Allston house for rent in Boston
3 beds
1 bath
$2,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood apartment for rent in Boston
3 beds
1 bath
$2,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
425 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,490–$27,792
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$20,552
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Coolidge Corner condo for rent in Brookline
4 beds
2 baths
$9,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Coolidge Corner condo for rent in Brookline
5 beds
2 baths
$9,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
19h ago
Verified
129 Franklin St #991, Cambridge, MA 02139
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,665–$4,450
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,675
$4,595
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
9 Miner St #927, Boston, MA 02215
1 bed
1 bath
$3,935
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
771 Beacon St #855, Boston, MA 02215
Studio
1 bath
$3,550
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
9 Miner St #927, Boston, MA 02215
1 bed
1 bath
$3,935
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
771 Beacon St #855, Boston, MA 02215
Studio
1 bath
$3,550
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
5 Columbia St #1152, Cambridge, MA 02139
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$3,280–$3,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
129 Franklin St #991, Cambridge, MA 02139
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,665–$4,450
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Coolidge Corner apartment for rent in Brookline
3 beds
1 bath
$3,995
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Coolidge Corner apartment for rent in Brookline
4 beds
1 bath
$4,958
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Coolidge Corner apartment for rent in Brookline
3 beds
1 bath
$3,995
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Coolidge Corner apartment for rent in Brookline
4 beds
1.5 baths
$5,167
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Boston University, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Waltham rental market.
How much is rent in Waltham?
The average rent in Waltham is $3,495 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Waltham?
Average rent prices in Waltham have remained the same since last year.
How does Waltham rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Waltham is 84% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,595 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 $140,000/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).