Bedroom count
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Last updated on November 4, 2026
Average rent in
Waltham, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Waltham, MA rent slipped 4.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,881/month. Renters today are paying $119 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $3,390/month in June 2026.
Vs. national rents
Waltham rents are 51.6% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier metros for renters who prioritize location and amenities in Massachusetts.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Waltham sit around $1,995/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,250/month, and 2-bedrooms around $3,287/month, with 3-bedrooms reaching $3,932/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,550/month. Apartments make up 74.7% of rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
In Waltham, the Chemistry neighborhood saw rents fall 46.9% year over year to $2,550/month across 24 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 4.0% drop.
Median rent
Median rent in Waltham
$2,881/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Waltham is $2,881 per month as of October 2026. This is 52% above the national average rent, or $981 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Waltham
91
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 5% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $2,932, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Waltham run $2,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,354.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,995 | 5% | 23% | |
1 bedroom | $2,250 | 2% | 16% | |
2 bedroom | $3,287 | 5% |  3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,932 | 2% | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $3,550 | 4% | 21% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bank Square | $2,860 | |
Bentley College | $3,100 | |
Bleachery | $2,350 | |
Highlands | $3,385 | |
Island | $3,250 | |
Lakeview | $3,195 | |
North Waltham | $3,496 | |
Piety Corner | $2,930 | |
South Side | $2,325 | |
West End | $3,925 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,932 | 4% | 3% | |
Condos | $2,500 | 12% | 6% | |
Houses | $3,000 | 29% | 24% | |
Rooms | $1,255 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
23%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
16%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,287
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,932
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,550
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
21%
South Side
Average rent
$2,325
North Waltham
Average rent
$3,496
Bank Square
Average rent
$2,860
West End
Average rent
$3,925
Bentley College
Average rent
$3,100
Bleachery
Average rent
$2,350
Lakeview
Average rent
$3,195
Piety Corner
Average rent
$2,930
Island
Average rent
$3,250
Highlands
Average rent
$3,385
Apartments
Average rent
$2,932
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
6%
Houses
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
29%
Last year
24%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,255
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
52%higher than the national median
52%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Waltham, MA is equal to the median rent in Arlington, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,879
15%$3,400
5%$3,570
5%$3,500
9%$2,429
$2,612
9%$2,500
2%$2,500
4%$3,500
6%$3,348
2%$3,388
6%$2,930
4%Discover rentals in Waltham, MA
5h ago
Bank Square townhouse for rent in Waltham
22 Browns Ave, Waltham, MA 02453
1 bed
0 baths
$675
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Dec 1
2d ago
240 Crescent St, Waltham, MA 02453
1 bed
1 bath
$975–$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Side apartment for rent in Waltham
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
9h ago
South Side house for rent in Waltham
2 beds
1 bath
$2,275
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
92 Brown St, Waltham, MA 02453
4 beds
4 baths
$8,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
1449 Main St #3095A, Waltham, MA 02451
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,075–$6,720
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
1000 Main Campus Dr, Waltham, MA 02421
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,780–$5,415
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Bank Square apartment for rent in Waltham
3 beds
2 baths
$5,325
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
70 Hope Ave, Waltham, MA 02453
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,549–$5,062
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
237 Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,835–$4,305
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
1000 Main Campus Dr #4109A, Waltham, MA 02421
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,275–$5,060
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
1449 Main St #3095A, Waltham, MA 02451
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,075–$6,720
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
70 Hope Ave, Waltham, MA 02453
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,549–$5,062
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
237 Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,835–$4,305
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
1000 Main Campus Dr, Waltham, MA 02421
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,780–$5,415
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1449 Main St, Waltham, MA 02451
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,771–$5,030
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
1000 Main Campus Dr, Waltham, MA 02421
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,780–$5,415
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,660
Price dropped $1,300Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1449 Main St, Waltham, MA 02451
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,771–$5,030
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
9h ago
South Side house for rent in Waltham
2 beds
1 bath
$2,275
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House 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 $2,881 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Waltham?
Average rent prices in Waltham have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Waltham rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Waltham is 52% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $981 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Waltham?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Waltham are South Side ($2,325/mo), Bleachery ($2,350/mo), and Bank Square ($2,860/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Waltham?
To comfortably afford rent in Waltham, you'd need to earn approximately $115,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Waltham?
Winter months like December and January offer the best rental deals in Waltham, with January seeing the lowest rents of the year. June commands the highest prices, running about 8% more expensive than the winter low season.
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).