Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 6, 2026
Last updated on May 6, 2026
Last updated on May 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Waltham, MA is $3,200. This is +64%, or $1,250, higher than the national average.
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As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Waltham, MA is $3,200. This is +64%, or $1,250, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Waltham, MA have increased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 7% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Waltham, MA is $3,195. A 1-bedroom apartment in Waltham, MA costs about $2,300 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,310. Houses for rent in Waltham, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,200.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,300 | No Change | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $3,227 | No Change | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $3,800 | 3% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $5,000 | 4% | 7% | |
Studio | $2,250 | 3% | 11% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Bank Square | $3,000 | |
Bentley College | $3,285 | |
Bleachery | $2,295 | |
Lakeview | $3,076 | |
North Waltham | $3,496 | |
Piety Corner | $3,370 | |
Roberts | $2,450 | |
South Side | $3,000 | |
Warrendale | $2,525 | |
West End | $3,500 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,195 | No Change | 1% | |
Condos | $2,950 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,200 | 11% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,227
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,000
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
South Side
Average rent
$3,000
North Waltham
Average rent
$3,496
Bank Square
Average rent
$3,000
West End
Average rent
$3,500
Bentley College
Average rent
$3,285
Bleachery
Average rent
$2,295
Piety Corner
Average rent
$3,370
Lakeview
Average rent
$3,076
Roberts
Average rent
$2,450
Warrendale
Average rent
$2,525
Apartments
Average rent
$3,195
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
11%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Waltham, 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.
Median rent prices in Waltham, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Arlington, MA.
Waltham
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Waltham, MA is 25% higher than the median rent in Arlington, MA.
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$3,600
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$2,917
Last year
5d+ ago
Roberts apartment for rent in Waltham
14 Turner St, Waltham, MA 02453
5 beds
2 baths
$1,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Bentley College apartment for rent in Waltham
12 Lyman St #3, Waltham, MA 02452
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
3d ago
South Side apartment for rent in Waltham
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
South Side apartment for rent in Waltham
2 beds
1 bath
$2,375
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
South Side apartment for rent in Waltham
2 beds
1 bath
$2,375
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Side apartment for rent in Waltham
2 beds
1 bath
$2,595
$2,495
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
1d ago
North Waltham apartment for rent in Waltham
23 Marlborough Rd #23, Waltham, MA 02452
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Bank Square apartment for rent in Waltham
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
Verified
1000 Main Campus Dr #5641A, Waltham, MA 02421
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,345–$6,830
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
Warrendale apartment for rent in Waltham
3 beds
2.5 baths
$6,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
Verified
1449 Main St #5355A, Waltham, MA 02451
2–3 beds
2 baths
$4,940–$5,980
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
52m ago
Verified
1000 Main Campus Dr, Waltham, MA 02421
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,020–$5,895
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
4d ago
188 Ash St, Waltham, MA 02453
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$4,800–$5,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1449 Main St, Waltham, MA 02451
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,464–$4,930
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
2d ago
Bank Square apartment for rent in Waltham
2 beds
2 baths
$4,240
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
54m ago
Verified
237 Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,335–$4,735
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
54m ago
Verified
237 Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,335–$4,735
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
1h ago
Verified
70 Hope Ave, Waltham, MA 02453
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,696–$4,160
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
1h ago
Verified
1449 Main St, Waltham, MA 02451
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,464–$4,930
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
1d ago
Verified
1000 Main Campus Dr #5641A, Waltham, MA 02421
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,345–$6,830
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1449 Main St #5355A, Waltham, MA 02451
2–3 beds
2 baths
$4,940–$5,980
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
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,180
$3,750
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
7h ago
61 Dartmouth St, Waltham, MA 02453
2–4 beds
1–3 baths
$3,195–$4,795
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
17h ago
South Side apartment for rent in Waltham
1 bed
1 bath
$2,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
54m ago
Verified
237 Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,335–$4,735
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
1h ago
Verified
70 Hope Ave, Waltham, MA 02453
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,696–$4,160
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
1h ago
Verified
1449 Main St, Waltham, MA 02451
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,464–$4,930
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
52m ago
Verified
1000 Main Campus Dr, Waltham, MA 02421
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,020–$5,895
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
1d ago
Verified
1000 Main Campus Dr #5641A, Waltham, MA 02421
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,345–$6,830
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1449 Main St #5355A, Waltham, MA 02451
2–3 beds
2 baths
$4,940–$5,980
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
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,180
$3,750
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
20h ago
655 South St, Waltham, MA 02453
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
54m ago
Verified
237 Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,335–$4,735
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
1h ago
Verified
70 Hope Ave, Waltham, MA 02453
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,696–$4,160
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
52m ago
Verified
1000 Main Campus Dr, Waltham, MA 02421
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,020–$5,895
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
3h ago
Verified
1449 Main St, Waltham, MA 02451
2 beds
2 baths
$3,965–$4,366
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
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 22
1d ago
Verified
1449 Main St #5355A, Waltham, MA 02451
3 beds
2 baths
$5,980
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
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,180
$3,750
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