Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 19, 2026
Average rent in
Waltham, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Waltham, MA rent slipped 3.3% year over year, with a current median of $3,000/month. Renters today are paying $91 less per month on average than last year, continuing a modest cooldown after a peak of $3,390/month in June 2026.
Vs. national rents
Waltham runs roughly 1.6× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier metros. The market offers 98 total rentals, with apartments making up 67.8% of inventory.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios and 1-bedrooms in Waltham are around $2,188 and $2,200/month respectively, while 2-bedrooms sit at $3,300/month and 3-bedrooms at $3,842/month. Houses command a median of $3,700/month, above the apartment median of $3,025/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
In Waltham, MA, Chemistry rents fell 46.8% year over year to $2,927/month across 19 rentals. This local decline contrasts with the citywide 3.3% cooldown and marks a distinct neighborhood trend.
Median rent
Median rent in Waltham
$3,000/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Waltham is $3,000 per month as of September 2026. This is 58% above the national average rent, or $1,100 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Waltham
98
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $3,025, whereas a house costs $3,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Waltham run $2,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,310.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,187 | 3% | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $2,200 | 1% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $3,300 |  1% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $3,842 | No Change | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $3,595 | 5% | 22% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bank Square | $2,965 | |
Bentley College | $2,792 | |
Bleachery | $2,347 | |
Highlands | $3,340 | |
Island | $2,838 | |
Lakeview | $2,930 | |
North Waltham | $3,415 | |
Piety Corner | $3,076 | |
South Side | $2,865 | |
West End | $3,490 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,025 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,700 | 7% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,050 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,187
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,842
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,595
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
22%
South Side
Average rent
$2,865
North Waltham
Average rent
$3,415
Bank Square
Average rent
$2,965
West End
Average rent
$3,490
Bleachery
Average rent
$2,347
Piety Corner
Average rent
$3,076
Island
Average rent
$2,838
Bentley College
Average rent
$2,792
Highlands
Average rent
$3,340
Lakeview
Average rent
$2,930
Apartments
Average rent
$3,025
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,050
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
58%higher than the national median
61%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Waltham, MA is 2% lower than the median rent in Arlington, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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19%$3,400
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3%$3,450
2%$2,458
1%$2,600
11%$2,500
12%$2,500
1%$3,735
17%$3,500
$3,400
8%$2,950
1%Discover rentals in Waltham, MA
4d ago
240 Crescent St, Waltham, MA 02453
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200–$2,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Bentley College apartment for rent in Waltham
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,600
$1,250
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Side apartment for rent in Waltham
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
$2,250
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
South Side apartment for rent in Waltham
4 Chester Ave #1, Waltham, MA 02453
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
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 Oct 1
4d 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
19h ago
Verified
1000 Main Campus Dr #4132A, Waltham, MA 02421
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,595–$6,800
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
19h ago
Verified
1449 Main St #2975A, Waltham, MA 02451
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,065–$6,360
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
1000 Main Campus Dr, Waltham, MA 02421
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,061–$5,475
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
70 Hope Ave, Waltham, MA 02453
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,804–$4,657
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
19h ago
Verified
237 Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,810–$4,265
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
1449 Main St, Waltham, MA 02451
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,864–$4,650
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
19h ago
Verified
1000 Main Campus Dr #4132A, Waltham, MA 02421
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,595–$6,800
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
11h ago
Verified
70 Hope Ave, Waltham, MA 02453
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,804–$4,657
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
19h ago
Verified
237 Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,810–$4,265
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
1449 Main St, Waltham, MA 02451
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,864–$4,650
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
12h ago
Verified
1000 Main Campus Dr, Waltham, MA 02421
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,061–$5,475
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
70 Hope Ave, Waltham, MA 02453
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,804–$4,657
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
11h ago
Verified
1449 Main St, Waltham, MA 02451
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,864–$4,650
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
12h ago
Verified
1000 Main Campus Dr, Waltham, MA 02421
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,061–$5,475
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
1000 Main Campus Dr #4132A, Waltham, MA 02421
3 beds
2 baths
$6,800
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 $3,000 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Waltham?
Average rent prices in Waltham have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Waltham rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Waltham is 58% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,100 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Waltham?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Waltham are Bleachery ($2,347/mo), Bentley College ($2,792/mo), and Island ($2,838/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Waltham?
To comfortably afford rent in Waltham, you'd need to earn approximately $120,000/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).