Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on February 4, 2026
Last updated on February 4, 2026
Last updated on February 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Waltham, MA is $3,116. This is +64%, or $1,216, higher than the national average.
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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Waltham, MA is $3,116. This is +64%, or $1,216, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
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 prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Waltham, MA have decreased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 6% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Waltham, MA is $3,110. A 1-bedroom apartment in Waltham, MA costs about $2,599 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,462. Houses for rent in Waltham, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,050.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,544 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $3,372 | 1% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $3,600 | No Change | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $4,750 | 7% | 20% | |
Studio | $2,300 | No Change | 8% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Bank Square | $2,986 | |
Bentley College | $2,710 | |
Bleachery | $2,999 | |
Highlands | $3,250 | |
Lakeview | $3,090 | |
North Waltham | $3,305 | |
Piety Corner | $2,995 | |
Roberts | $2,800 | |
South Side | $3,102 | |
West End | $2,802 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,110 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,150 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,050 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,530 | 48% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,544
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,372
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,750
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
20%
South Side
Average rent
$3,102
North Waltham
Average rent
$3,305
Bank Square
Average rent
$2,986
West End
Average rent
$2,802
Bleachery
Average rent
$2,999
Bentley College
Average rent
$2,710
Piety Corner
Average rent
$2,995
Lakeview
Average rent
$3,090
Highlands
Average rent
$3,250
Roberts
Average rent
$2,800
Apartments
Average rent
$3,110
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,150
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$4,050
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,530
Last 30 days
48%
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.
Median rent prices in Waltham, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Arlington, MA.
Waltham
higher than the national median
higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Waltham, MA is 17% higher than the median rent in Arlington, MA.
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$3,300
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$2,500
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$2,500
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$2,600
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$2,335
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$3,200
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$3,500
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$3,152
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Watertown Town
$2,750
Last year
5d+ ago
Roberts condo for rent in Waltham
14 Turner St, Waltham, MA 02453
5 beds
2 baths
$1,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
South Side apartment for rent in Waltham
178 Robbins St Unit 178 #178, Waltham, MA 02453
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3d ago
331-333 Grove Street, Waltham, MA 02453
3 beds
1 bath
$2,450
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Side apartment for rent in Waltham
4 beds
2 baths
$2,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 9
5d+ ago
South Side apartment for rent in Waltham
165 Chestnut St Unit 2 #2, Waltham, MA 02453
3 beds
1 bath
$2,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Side apartment for rent in Waltham
3 beds
2 baths
$2,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Bank Square condo for rent in Waltham
3 beds
1 bath
$3,150
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
South Side apartment for rent in Waltham
3 beds
1 bath
$3,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
3h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$7,871
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
1000 Main Campus Dr #2394A, Waltham, MA 02421
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,921–$6,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1449 Main St #5578A, Waltham, MA 02451
2–3 beds
2 baths
$4,175–$5,843
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
1000 Main Campus Dr, Waltham, MA 02421
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,568–$5,600
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
3h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$5,045
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d ago
188 Ash St, Waltham, MA 02453
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$4,800–$5,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
70 Hope Ave, Waltham, MA 02453
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,574–$5,906
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
13h ago
Verified
1449 Main St, Waltham, MA 02451
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,736–$4,960
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
5d+ ago
206 High St, Waltham, MA 02453
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
237 Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,185–$4,885
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
1d ago
Verified
70 Hope Ave, Waltham, MA 02453
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,574–$5,906
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
13h ago
Verified
1449 Main St, Waltham, MA 02451
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,736–$4,960
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
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 7
1h ago
Verified
1449 Main St #5578A, Waltham, MA 02451
2–3 beds
2 baths
$4,175–$5,843
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$7,871
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$5,045
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
$2,574–$5,906
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
13h ago
Verified
1449 Main St, Waltham, MA 02451
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,736–$4,960
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
10h ago
Verified
1000 Main Campus Dr, Waltham, MA 02421
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,568–$5,600
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
1h ago
Verified
1449 Main St #5578A, Waltham, MA 02451
2–3 beds
2 baths
$4,175–$5,843
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
1000 Main Campus Dr #2394A, Waltham, MA 02421
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,921–$6,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,947
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d ago
188 Ash St, Waltham, MA 02453
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$4,800–$5,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
655 South St, Waltham, MA 02453
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
206 High St, Waltham, MA 02453
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
237 Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453
2 beds
2 baths
$3,295–$4,885
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
1d ago
Verified
70 Hope Ave, Waltham, MA 02453
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,574–$5,906
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
10h ago
Verified
1000 Main Campus Dr, Waltham, MA 02421
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,568–$5,600
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
13h ago
Verified
1449 Main St, Waltham, MA 02451
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,736–$4,960
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
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 7
1d ago
20 Bacon St, Waltham, MA 02451
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000–$2,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1h ago
185 Crescent St, Waltham, MA 02453
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$2,599–$4,950
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 Sep 21