Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 6, 2026

Average rent in
Waltham, MA

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.

$2.84

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,200

increased by7%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

129

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$2.84

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
41%
37%
11%
6%
$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 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.

Rent comparables in
Waltham, MA

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%

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%

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$3,200
increased by64%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,555
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Waltham, MA is 25% higher than the median rent in Arlington, MA.

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Discover rentals in Waltham, MA

14 Turner St - Photo 1 of 1

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

12 Lyman St #3 - Photo 1 of 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

151 Adams St - Photo 1 of 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

55 Cherry St #3 - Photo 1 of 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

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 reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

8 Friend St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

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

23 Marlborough Rd #23 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

North Waltham apartment for rent in Waltham

2BR/1BA Apt. on Marlborough Road - Avail. 6/1!

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

Bedford St - Photo 1 of 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