Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 22, 2026

Average rent in
Waltham, MA

Last updated on March 22, 2026

Last updated on March 22, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Waltham, MA is $3,170. This is +66%, or $1,260, higher than the national average.

$2.81

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,170

increased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

108

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Waltham, MA is $3,170. This is +66%, or $1,260, higher than the national average.

$2.81

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
42%
39%
11%
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 increased 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 $3,195. A 1-bedroom apartment in Waltham, MA costs about $2,599 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,314. Houses for rent in Waltham, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,100.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,549

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$3,250

2%

6%

3 bedroom

$3,650

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$4,600

20%

5%

Studio

$2,200

8%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,549

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,600

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

5%

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$3,170
increased by66%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,587
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Waltham, MA is 23% higher than the median rent in Arlington, MA.

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$2,587

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$3,637

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$3,440

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$2,510

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$2,603

increased by2%

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$2,440

decreased by5%

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$2,300

increased by2%

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$3,400

increased by1%

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$3,400

increased by15%

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$3,500

increased by4%

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$2,801

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Apartments for rent in Boston

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

14 Hardy St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$1,400

$1,100

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

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

12 Lyman St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bentley College apartment for rent in Waltham

12 Lyman Street, Waltham MA 02452 - 3

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 Nov 1

12 Waverley St Unit 12 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Warrendale apartment for rent in Waltham

12 Waverley St Unit 12, Waltham, MA 02453

2 beds

1 bath

$2,295

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

Apartment for rent

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

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 reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

331-333 Grove Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

331-333 Grove Street

331 Grove St, Waltham, MA 02453

3 beds

1 bath

$2,450

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

Apartment for rent

207 South St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bank Square condo for rent in Waltham

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

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

Condo for rent

Available Mar 22