Average Rent in Waltham, MA and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Waltham, MA

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Waltham, MA is $3,102. This is +57% higher than the national average.

$2.87

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,102

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

95

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Waltham, MA is $3,102. This is +57% higher than the national average.

$2.87

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

43%

40%

10%

$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%

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 comparables in
Waltham, MA
The monthly rent for an apartment in Waltham, MA is $3,037. A 1-bedroom apartment in Waltham, MA costs about $2,691 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,199. Houses for rent in Waltham, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,825.


1 bedroom	$2,572	No Change	5%
2 bedroom	$3,146	1%	14%
3 bedroom	$3,500	2%	15%
4 bedroom	$5,000	4%	33%
Studio	$2,250	No Change	1%

		Comparables
Bank Square	$3,209
Bleachery	$2,999
Chemistry	$3,200
Island	$2,995
Lakeview	$3,207
North Waltham	$3,375
Piety Corner	$3,500
Roberts	$3,053
South Side	$2,982
West End	$3,286


Apartments	$3,037	1%	No Change
Condos	$2,645	4%	No Change
Houses	$3,825	4%	No Change
Rooms	$1,325	48%	-

Studio

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,572

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,146

Last 30 days

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last 30 days

Last year

33%

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$3,102

57%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600

32%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Waltham, MA is 19% higher than the median rent in Arlington, MA.

More data insights and reports

National Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

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