Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 6, 2025

Average rent in
Waltham, MA

Last updated on November 6, 2025

Last updated on November 6, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Waltham, MA is $2,997. This is +55%, or $1,060, higher than the national average.

$2.71

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,997

increased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

82

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Waltham, MA is $2,997. This is +55%, or $1,060, higher than the national average.

$2.71

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
48%
38%
8%
2%
$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 2% in the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $2,999. A 1-bedroom apartment in Waltham, MA costs about $2,745 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,414. Houses for rent in Waltham, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,950.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,689

2%

5%

2 bedroom

$3,160

1%

10%

3 bedroom

$3,500

1%

17%

4 bedroom

$4,500

12%

16%

Studio

$2,400

10%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,689

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,160

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

16%

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$2,997
increased by55%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Waltham, MA is 20% higher than the median rent in Arlington, MA.

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78-80 Harvard Street Waltham, MA 02453 - Photo 1 of 1

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78-80 Harvard Street Waltham, MA 02453

7880 Harvard St, Waltham, MA 02453

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.

Apartment for rent

80 Harvard St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bank Square condo for rent in Waltham

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

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

Condo 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 is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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189 River St #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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189 River St #6, Waltham, MA 02453

2 beds

1 bath

$2,395

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

Apartment for rent

47 Myrtle St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Side condo for rent in Waltham

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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

Condo for rent

Available Nov 6

309 Newton St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Side apartment for rent in Waltham

3BR/1.0BA

309 Newton St, Waltham, MA 02453

3 beds

1 bath

$2,730

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

Apartment for rent

165 Chestnut St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Side apartment for rent in Waltham

Apartment - Waltham, MA

165 Chestnut St #2, Waltham, MA 02453

3 beds

1 bath

$2,800

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

Apartment for rent

178 Robbins St #178 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Side apartment for rent in Waltham

178 Robbins St #178, Waltham, MA 02453

3 beds

1 bath

$2,900

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

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