Last updated on July 14, 2026

Average rent in
Island, Waltham, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Island

$2,850/mo

increased by27%

vs previous year

The average rent in Island is $2,850 per month as of July 2026. This is 46% above the national average rent, or $900 more per month.

$3.88

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Island

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Island rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Island, Waltham, MA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Island, Waltham, MA

Average rent prices in Island have decreased by 25% over the last month and have increased by 27% 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 $2,925, whereas a house costs $3,575. 1-bedroom apartments in Island run $2,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,800.

Listings

Studio

$2,300

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,300

5%

23%

2 bedroom

$2,700

No Change

7%

3 bedroom

$3,600

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$4,200

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,300

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

23%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

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

Median rent price$2,850
increased by46%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,975
increased by53%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Island, Waltham, MA is 4% lower than the median rent in Newton Lower Falls, Newton, MA.

Discover rentals in Island, Waltham, MA

1 Randall St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Island condo for rent in Waltham

1 bed

1 bath

$2,000

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Condo for rent

Available Jul 14

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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 $2,850 per month as of July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Island?

Average rent prices in Island have decreased by 25% over the last month and have increased by 27% since last year.

How does Island rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Island is 46% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $900 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 $114,000/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).

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