Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 20, 2026
Average rent in
Waltham, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 20, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Waltham rent stands today
Waltham, MA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $3,115/month. Renters are paying $77 more per month on average than last year, with the market at the city's peak rent level this month.
Vs. national rents
Waltham runs roughly 1.6× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier metros. The market offers 126 total rentals, with a mix of apartments and houses.
Price ranges
Studios in Waltham sit around $2,350/month, 1-bedrooms at $2,300/month, 2-bedrooms at $3,180/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $4,445/month. Houses command a median of $3,900/month while apartments are around $3,060/month, giving renters distinct options by property type.
Neighborhood spotlight
In Waltham, MA, Chemistry rents fell 49.0% year over year to $3,060/month across 10 rentals, and Roberts declined 41.2% to $2,881/month. These steep local drops contrast with the citywide flat trend, showing significant neighborhood-level variation.
Median rent
Median rent in Waltham
$3,115/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Waltham is $3,115 per month as of June 2026. This is 60% above the national average rent, or $1,165 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Waltham
126
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Waltham rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Waltham, MA
Average rent prices in Waltham have remained the same 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 $3,060, whereas a house costs $3,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Waltham run $2,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,275.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,350 | No Change |  6% | |
1 bedroom | $2,300 | No Change |  5% | |
2 bedroom | $3,179 | 2% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,600 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $4,445 | 7% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bank Square | $3,000 | |
Bentley College | $3,030 | |
Bleachery | $2,650 | |
Lakeview | $2,850 | |
North Waltham | $3,525 | |
Piety Corner | $3,150 | |
Roberts | $2,881 | |
South Side | $3,000 | |
Warrendale | $3,380 | |
West End | $3,402 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,060 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,750 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,900 | 12% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,215 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,179
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,445
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
No Change
South Side
Average rent
$3,000
North Waltham
Average rent
$3,525
Bank Square
Average rent
$3,000
West End
Average rent
$3,402
Bleachery
Average rent
$2,650
Bentley College
Average rent
$3,030
Roberts
Average rent
$2,881
Piety Corner
Average rent
$3,150
Warrendale
Average rent
$3,380
Lakeview
Average rent
$2,850
Apartments
Average rent
$3,060
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
12%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,215
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
51%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
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$2,935
15%$3,395
6%$3,700
5%$3,500
$2,500
3%$2,734
9%$2,370
1%$2,700
8%$3,614
8%$3,300
10%$3,578
5%$2,900
Discover rentals in Waltham, MA
5d+ ago
Bleachery apartment for rent in Waltham
239 Grove St, Waltham, MA 02453
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
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
1d ago
12 Lyman St, Waltham, MA 02452
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$2,195–$3,695
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
$2,375
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
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
2d ago
Verified
1000 Main Campus Dr #5813A, Waltham, MA 02421
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,225–$7,600
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
Warrendale apartment for rent in Waltham
3 beds
2.5 baths
$6,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Warrendale house for rent in Waltham
4 beds
2.5 baths
$6,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
23h ago
Verified
237 Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,830–$4,355
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
$2,862–$5,566
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
9h ago
Verified
1449 Main St, Waltham, MA 02451
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,964–$4,853
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
2d ago
Verified
1000 Main Campus Dr #5813A, Waltham, MA 02421
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,225–$7,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
237 Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,830–$4,355
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
$2,862–$5,566
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
9h ago
Verified
1000 Main Campus Dr, Waltham, MA 02421
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,020–$6,250
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
2d ago
Verified
167 Charles St #3, Waltham, MA 02453
4 beds
2 baths
$3,995
$3,895
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 Jun 1
23h ago
Verified
237 Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,830–$4,355
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
$2,862–$5,566
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
9h ago
Verified
1449 Main St, Waltham, MA 02451
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,964–$4,580
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
9h ago
Verified
1000 Main Campus Dr, Waltham, MA 02421
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,020–$6,250
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 $3,115 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Waltham?
Average rent prices in Waltham have remained the same 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 $1,165 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Waltham?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Waltham are Bleachery ($2,650/mo), Lakeview ($2,850/mo), and Roberts ($2,881/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Waltham?
To comfortably afford rent in Waltham, you'd need to earn approximately $125,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Waltham?
Waltham's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,800 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $3,400 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's diverse neighborhoods.
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).