Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 4, 2026

Average rent in
Waltham, MA

Last updated on February 4, 2026

Last updated on February 4, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Waltham, MA is $3,116. This is +64%, or $1,216, higher than the national average.

$2.98

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,116

increased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

75

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Waltham, MA is $3,116. This is +64%, or $1,216, higher than the national average.

$2.98

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
39%
43%
8%
3%
$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 decreased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $3,110. A 1-bedroom apartment in Waltham, MA costs about $2,599 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,462. Houses for rent in Waltham, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,050.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,544

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$3,372

1%

9%

3 bedroom

$3,600

No Change

8%

4 bedroom

$4,750

7%

20%

Studio

$2,300

No Change

8%

Studio

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,544

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,372

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,750

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

20%

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$3,116
increased by64%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,675
increased by41%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Waltham, MA is 17% higher than the median rent in Arlington, MA.

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$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,600

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$3,200

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$3,500

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$3,152

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Discover rentals in Waltham, MA

14 Turner St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Roberts condo 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.

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

$2,200

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

Apartment for rent

331-333 Grove Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

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331-333 Grove Street

331-333 Grove Street, Waltham, MA 02453

3 beds

1 bath

$2,450

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

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

South Side apartment for rent in Waltham

4 beds

2 baths

$2,700

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

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 9

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 reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

82 Robbins St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Side apartment for rent in Waltham

3 beds

2 baths

$2,950

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

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

60 Bedford St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bank Square condo for rent in Waltham

3 beds

1 bath

$3,150

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

Condo for rent

149 Adams Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Side apartment for rent in Waltham

3 beds

1 bath

$3,300

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

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 1