Bedroom count
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Last updated on August 30, 2026
Average rent in
Island, Waltham, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Island
$3,000/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in Island is $3,000 per month as of August 2026. This is 57% above the national average rent, or $1,090 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Island
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Island rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Island, Waltham, MA
Average rent prices in Island have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 16% 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
Island, Waltham, MA
Rent prices in Island vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Island is $2,900, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Island run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,000 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,250 | 5% | - | |
2 bedroom | $2,700 | No Change | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $3,375 |  29% | - | |
4 bedroom | $3,700 | - | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Angleside | $3,000 | |
Brandeis | $3,298 | |
Chemistry | $2,760 | |
Highlands | $3,078 | |
Newton Lower Falls | $3,300 | |
Warrendale | $2,987 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,900 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,687 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,500 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,000
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,375
Last 30 days
29%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Newton Lower Falls
Average rent
$3,300
Angleside
Average rent
$3,000
Brandeis
Average rent
$3,298
Chemistry
Average rent
$2,760
Highlands
Average rent
$3,078
Warrendale
Average rent
$2,987
Apartments
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,687
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
The table above reflects average rent prices in Island, 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 Island, Waltham, MA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Island and Newton Lower Falls by all bedroom counts and property types.
Island
57%higher than the national median
73%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Island, Waltham, MA is 9% lower than the median rent in Newton Lower Falls, Newton, MA.
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Discover rentals in Island, Waltham, MA
5d+ ago
Island apartment for rent in Waltham
3 beds
1 bath
$3,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
Island apartment for rent in Waltham
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Island condo for rent in Waltham
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Island apartment for rent in Waltham
3 beds
1 bath
$3,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
Island apartment for rent in Waltham
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Island condo for rent in Waltham
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Island, Waltham, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Island rental market.
How much is rent in Island?
The average rent in Island is $3,000 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Island?
Average rent prices in Island have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.
How does Island rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Island is 57% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,090 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Island?
To comfortably afford rent in Island, you'd need to earn approximately $120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).