Last updated on May 19, 2026

Average rent in
New England Conservatory, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Waltham

$3,626/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Waltham is $3,626 per month as of May 2026. This is 86% above the national average rent, or $1,677 more per month.

$3.75

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Waltham

2,100

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Waltham rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in New England Conservatory, MA

Average rent prices in Waltham have decreased by 7% 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 New England Conservatory, MA

Rent prices in Waltham vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Waltham is $3,525, whereas a house costs $5,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Waltham run $3,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,900.

Listings

Studio

$2,500

-

1%

1 bedroom

$3,150

-

4%

2 bedroom

$3,947

-

5%

3 bedroom

$4,950

-

No Change

4 bedroom

$6,400

-

3%

Studio

Average rent

$2,500

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,150

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,947

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,950

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,400

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in New England Conservatory, 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 New England Conservatory, MA

14 Hillside Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.2

Very good

14 Hillside Street

14 Hillside St, Boston, MA 02120

1 bed

1 bath

$1,150

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

Apartment for rent

84 W Concord St #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South End condo for rent in Boston

1 bed

1 bath

$1,150

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

Condo for rent

Available Feb 2

5d+ ago

Mission Hill apartment for rent in Boston

1 bed

1 bath

$1,500

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

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood apartment for rent in Boston

1 bed

1 bath

$1,500

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

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for New England Conservatory, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Waltham rental market.

How much is rent in Waltham?

The average rent in Waltham is $3,626 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Waltham?

Average rent prices in Waltham have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Waltham rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Waltham is 86% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,677 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 $145,000/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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