Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 13, 2026
Average rent in
Waban, Newton, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 13, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Waban
$3,600/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Waban is $3,600 per month as of October 2026. This is 89% above the national average rent, or $1,700 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Waban
20
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Waban rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Waban, Newton, MA
Average rent prices in Waban have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Waban, Newton, MA
Rent prices in Waban vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Waban is $3,100, whereas a house costs $5,125. 1-bedroom apartments in Waban run $2,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,187 |  18% | 29% | |
1 bedroom | $3,000 | No Change | 40% | |
2 bedroom | $3,050 | 12% | 29% | |
3 bedroom | $4,400 | 3% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $5,250 | 18% | 12% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Auburndale | $2,600 | |
Bank Square | $2,930 | |
Newton Highlands | $4,222 | |
Newton Lower Falls | $2,750 | |
Newton Upper Falls | $2,550 | |
Upper Washington Spring Street | $2,702 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,100 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,100 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,125 | 17% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,315 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,187
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
29%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last year
40%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,050
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
29%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,400
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,250
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
12%
Upper Washington Spring Street
Average rent
$2,702
Auburndale
Average rent
$2,600
Newton Highlands
Average rent
$4,222
Newton Lower Falls
Average rent
$2,750
Newton Upper Falls
Average rent
$2,550
Bank Square
Average rent
$2,930
Apartments
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$5,125
Last 30 days
17%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,315
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Waban, Newton, 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.
How does rent in Waban, Newton, MA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Waban and Upper Washington Spring Street by all bedroom counts and property types.
Waban
89%higher than the national median
42%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Waban, Newton, MA is 33% higher than the median rent in Upper Washington Spring Street, Boston, MA.
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Discover rentals in Waban, Newton, MA
5d+ ago
Waban house for rent in Newton
27 Gammons Rd #NA, Newton, MA 02468
5 beds
4.5 baths
$15,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Waban house for rent in Newton
5 beds
4.5 baths
$10,999
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
Waban condo for rent in Newton
2 beds
2 baths
$4,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Aug 25
13h ago
1482 Beacon St, Newton, MA 02468
1 bed
1 bath
$2,601
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
13h ago
1482 Beacon St, Newton, MA 02468
1 bed
1 bath
$2,601
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Waban house for rent in Newton
27 Gammons Rd #NA, Newton, MA 02468
5 beds
4.5 baths
$15,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Waban apartment for rent in Newton
2 beds
1 bath
$3,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 29
1d ago
Waban condo for rent in Newton
2 beds
2 baths
$4,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Aug 25
13h ago
1482 Beacon St, Newton, MA 02468
1 bed
1 bath
$2,601
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Waban apartment for rent in Newton
2 beds
1 bath
$2,825
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
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Frequently asked questions for Waban, Newton, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Waban rental market.
How much is rent in Waban?
The average rent in Waban is $3,600 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Waban?
Average rent prices in Waban have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.
How does Waban rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Waban is 89% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,700 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Waban?
To comfortably afford rent in Waban, you'd need to earn approximately $144,000/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).