Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 21, 2025

Average rent in
Waltham, MA

Last updated on December 21, 2025

Last updated on December 21, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Waltham, MA is $3,099. This is +63%, or $1,193, higher than the national average.

$2.88

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,099

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

66

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Waltham, MA is $3,099. This is +63%, or $1,193, higher than the national average.

$2.88

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
45%
39%
10%
4%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

50%
50%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

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 price trends in
Waltham, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Waltham, MA have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 3% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Waltham, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Waltham, MA is $3,099. A 1-bedroom apartment in Waltham, MA costs about $2,630 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,432. Houses for rent in Waltham, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,000.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,630

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$3,340

2%

5%

3 bedroom

$3,966

4%

13%

4 bedroom

$5,450

5%

37%

Studio

$2,400

6%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,630

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,340

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,966

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,450

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

37%

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.

Compare rent prices in Waltham, MA to other cities

Median rent prices in Waltham, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Arlington, MA.

Waltham

Median rent price$3,099
increased by63%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,800
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Waltham, MA is 11% higher than the median rent in Arlington, MA.

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Discover rentals in Waltham, MA

14 Turner Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Roberts condo for rent in Waltham

14 Turner Street, Waltham, MA 02453

5 beds

2 baths

$1,000

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

Condo for rent

Available Jan 1

178 Robbins St Unit 178 #178 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Side apartment for rent in Waltham

178 Robbins St Unit 178 #178, Waltham, MA 02453

2 beds

1 bath

$2,900

$2,200

Price drop

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

Apartment for rent

8 Friend St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Side apartment for rent in Waltham

2 beds

1 bath

$2,350

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

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 15

756 Moody St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Side apartment for rent in Waltham

2 beds

1 bath

$2,375

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

Apartment for rent

189 River St Apt 6 #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bleachery apartment for rent in Waltham

APARTMENT - Waltham, MA

189 River St Apt 6 #6, Waltham, MA 02453

2 beds

1 bath

$2,395

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

Apartment for rent

331-333 Grove Street - Photo 1 of 1

49m ago

7.1

Very good

331-333 Grove Street

331-333 Grove Street, Waltham, MA 02453

3 beds

1 bath

$2,450

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

Apartment for rent

309 Newton Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Side apartment for rent in Waltham

3 bed/ 1 bath

309 Newton Street, Waltham, MA 02453

3 beds

1 bath

$2,730

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

Apartment for rent

165 Chestnut St Unit 2 #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Side apartment for rent in Waltham

APARTMENT - Waltham, MA

165 Chestnut St Unit 2 #2, Waltham, MA 02453

3 beds

1 bath

$2,800

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

Apartment for rent