Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 5, 2026
Average rent in
Waltham, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Waltham, MA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $3,100/month. Month-to-month, rents cooled by 2.8%, a recent pullback from the peak of $3,390/month in June 2026.
Vs. national rents
Waltham rents run roughly 1.6× the $1,940/month national median, placing it among pricier metros. The market offers 116 total rentals, with apartments making up 68.8% of the inventory.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Waltham rent for $2,200/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,300/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,100/month. Larger units go up to $3,895/month for 4+ bedrooms, with houses renting at $3,800/month and apartments at $2,998/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Waltham
$3,100/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Waltham is $3,100 per month as of August 2026. This is 60% above the national average rent, or $1,160 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Waltham
116
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Waltham rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Waltham, MA
Average rent prices in Waltham have decreased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Waltham, MA
Rent prices in Waltham vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Waltham is $2,997, whereas a house costs $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Waltham run $2,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,251.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,200 |  2% |  4% | |
1 bedroom | $2,300 | 2% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $3,100 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,640 | 2% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $3,895 | 6% | 18% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bank Square | $2,995 | |
Bentley College | $2,860 | |
Bleachery | $2,295 | |
Highlands | $3,347 | |
Lakeview | $2,850 | |
North Waltham | $3,525 | |
Piety Corner | $2,900 | |
Roberts | $2,815 | |
South Side | $2,900 | |
West End | $3,900 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,997 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,700 | 10% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,800 | 7% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,150 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,640
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,895
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
18%
South Side
Average rent
$2,900
North Waltham
Average rent
$3,525
Bank Square
Average rent
$2,995
West End
Average rent
$3,900
Bleachery
Average rent
$2,295
Piety Corner
Average rent
$2,900
Bentley College
Average rent
$2,860
Roberts
Average rent
$2,815
Lakeview
Average rent
$2,850
Highlands
Average rent
$3,347
Apartments
Average rent
$2,997
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,150
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.
How does rent in Waltham, MA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Waltham and Arlington by all bedroom counts and property types.
Waltham
60%higher than the national median
50%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Waltham, MA is 6% higher than the median rent in Arlington, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,916
24%$3,400
3%$3,720
5%$3,500
2%$2,598
1%$2,700
5%$2,460
9%$2,650
4%$3,600
9%$3,575
9%$3,400
6%$2,975
Discover rentals in Waltham, MA
5d+ ago
Bleachery apartment for rent in Waltham
239 Grove St, Waltham, MA 02453
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
South Side townhouse for rent in Waltham
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Chemistry apartment for rent in Waltham
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 12
5d+ ago
North Waltham condo for rent in Waltham
41 Lionel Ave #D, Waltham, MA 02452
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
1d ago
92 Brown St, Waltham, MA 02453
4 beds
4 baths
$8,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
1000 Main Campus Dr, Waltham, MA 02421
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,141–$4,325
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
1449 Main St #3776A, Waltham, MA 02451
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,325–$5,780
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
Bank Square apartment for rent in Waltham
3 beds
2 baths
$5,575
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
237 Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,835–$4,490
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
70 Hope Ave, Waltham, MA 02453
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,764–$5,217
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
5h ago
Verified
1449 Main St, Waltham, MA 02451
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,221–$4,595
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
14h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,680
$3,440
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
5h ago
Verified
1000 Main Campus Dr, Waltham, MA 02421
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,141–$4,325
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
5h ago
Verified
1449 Main St, Waltham, MA 02451
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,221–$4,595
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
61 Dartmouth St #4, Waltham, MA 02453
4 beds
3 baths
$4,195
$3,495
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
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Verified
167 Charles St #4, Waltham, MA 02453
4 beds
2 baths
$3,895
$3,595
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
Available Aug 1
1d ago
Verified
237 Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,835–$4,490
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
70 Hope Ave, Waltham, MA 02453
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,764–$5,217
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
5h ago
Verified
1449 Main St, Waltham, MA 02451
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,221–$4,595
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
5h ago
Verified
1000 Main Campus Dr, Waltham, MA 02421
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,141–$4,325
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
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Frequently asked questions for Waltham, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Waltham rental market.
How much is rent in Waltham?
The average rent in Waltham is $3,100 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Waltham?
Average rent prices in Waltham have decreased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Waltham rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Waltham is 60% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,160 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Waltham?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Waltham are Bleachery ($2,295/mo), Roberts ($2,815/mo), and Lakeview ($2,850/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Waltham?
To comfortably afford rent in Waltham, you'd need to earn approximately $124,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Waltham?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Waltham average around $2,680/month and two-bedrooms approximately $3,430/month.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).