Last updated on July 12, 2026

Average rent in
Waban, Newton, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Waban

$3,600/mo

decreased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in Waban is $3,600 per month as of July 2026. This is 85% above the national average rent, or $1,650 more per month.

$1.45

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Waban

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Waban rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Waban, Newton, MA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Waban, Newton, MA

Average rent prices in Waban have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 19% 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 $3,595, whereas a house costs $5,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Waban run $2,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,100.

Listings

Studio

$2,300

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$2,753

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$3,350

1%

62%

3 bedroom

$4,000

No Change

32%

4 bedroom

$7,000

7%

22%

Studio

Average rent

$2,300

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,753

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

62%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

32%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,000

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

22%

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

Median rent price$3,600
increased by85%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,750
increased by41%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Waban, Newton, MA is 31% higher than the median rent in Upper Washington Spring Street, Boston, MA.

Discover rentals in Waban, Newton, MA

17 Cotter Rd #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Waban house for rent in Newton

3 beds

1 bath

$3,295

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

House for rent

Available Aug 7

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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 July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Waban?

Average rent prices in Waban have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 19% since last year.

How does Waban rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Waban is 85% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,650 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).

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