Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 28, 2026
Average rent in
Waban, Newton, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Waban
$4,250/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Waban is $4,250 per month as of August 2026. This is 121% above the national average rent, or $2,325 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Waban
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Waban rentals at each price point
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 increased by 16% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $3,350, whereas a house costs $5,100. 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 | $3,362 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $3,000 | 2% |  31% | |
3 bedroom | $3,675 | 4% | - | |
4 bedroom | $5,200 | 19% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Auburndale | $2,675 | |
Bank Square | $2,930 | |
Newton Highlands | $4,671 | |
Newton Lower Falls | $2,824 | |
Newton Upper Falls | $3,200 | |
Upper Washington Spring Street | $2,700 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,350 | 28% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,825 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,100 | 42% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,545 | 11% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,300
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,362
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
31%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,675
Last 30 days
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,200
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
8%
Upper Washington Spring Street
Average rent
$2,700
Auburndale
Average rent
$2,675
Newton Highlands
Average rent
$4,671
Newton Lower Falls
Average rent
$2,824
Newton Upper Falls
Average rent
$3,200
Bank Square
Average rent
$2,930
Apartments
Average rent
$3,350
Last 30 days
28%
Condos
Average rent
$3,825
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$5,100
Last 30 days
42%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,545
Last 30 days
11%
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
121%higher than the national median
40%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Waban, Newton, MA is 57% higher than the median rent in Upper Washington Spring Street, Boston, MA.
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Discover rentals in Waban, Newton, MA
2d ago
Waban apartment for rent in Newton
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,800
$4,500
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Waban townhouse for rent in Newton
4 beds
4 baths
$5,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Jun 24
5d+ ago
Waban apartment for rent in Newton
2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Waban townhouse for rent in Newton
4 beds
4 baths
$5,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Jun 24
5d+ ago
Waban apartment for rent in Newton
Studio
1 bath
$1,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 23
2d ago
Waban apartment for rent in Newton
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,800
$4,500
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
Waban apartment for rent in Newton
3 beds
2 baths
$3,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Waban apartment for rent in Newton
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,800
$4,500
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Waban apartment for rent in Newton
Studio
1 bath
$1,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 23
5d+ ago
Waban apartment for rent in Newton
2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Waban apartment for rent in Newton
2 beds
1 bath
$2,825
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.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 $4,250 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Waban?
Average rent prices in Waban have increased by 16% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Waban rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Waban is 121% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,325 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 $170,000/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).