Last updated on July 24, 2026

Average rent in
Wayland, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Wayland

$2,795/mo

decreased by23%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wayland is $2,795 per month as of July 2026. This is 44% above the national average rent, or $850 more per month.

$2.28

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wayland

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wayland rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%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 Wayland, MA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Wayland, MA

Average rent prices in Wayland have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 23% 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 Wayland, MA

Rent prices in Wayland vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wayland is $2,840, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Wayland run $3,044 on average.

Listings

Studio

$2,570

3%

42%

1 bedroom

$2,608

10%

3%

2 bedroom

$3,005

3%

26%

3 bedroom

$4,200

23%

48%

4 bedroom

$4,550

8%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$2,570

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

42%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,608

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,005

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

26%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

48%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,550

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Wayland, 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 Wayland, MA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Wayland and Acton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Wayland

Median rent price$2,795
increased by44%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,016
increased by55%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wayland, MA is 7% lower than the median rent in Acton, MA.

Discover rentals in Wayland, MA

76 Main St #78 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Wayland

4 BED 1 BATH FOR RENT

76 Main St #78, Wayland, MA 01778

4 beds

1 bath

$4,500

$3,600

Price drop

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

House for rent

Available Jul 1

18 Pleasant St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

3 beds

1 bath

$3,992

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 Wayland, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Wayland rental market.

How much is rent in Wayland?

The average rent in Wayland is $2,795 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wayland?

Average rent prices in Wayland have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 23% since last year.

How does Wayland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wayland is 44% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Wayland?

To comfortably afford rent in Wayland, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Wayland?

Based on our current listings, utilities are not included in Wayland rentals, with 0% of apartments across all bedroom types including utilities in the 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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