Last updated on June 8, 2026

Average rent in
Wayland, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Wayland

$2,820/mo

decreased by22%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wayland is $2,820 per month as of June 2026. This is 45% above the national average rent, or $870 more per month.

$2.52

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wayland

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 22% 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 $2,280, whereas a house costs $4,200.

Listings

Studio

$2,126

3%

-

1 bedroom

$2,145

No Change

12%

2 bedroom

$3,515

5%

17%

3 bedroom

$4,200

7%

14%

4 bedroom

$4,495

94%

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,126

Last 30 days

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,145

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,515

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,495

Last 30 days

94%

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$2,820
increased by45%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,038
increased by56%

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

117 Commonwealth Rd #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Wayland

1 bed

1 bath

$1,300

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

House for rent

Available Jun 1

Oxbow Wayland - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Oxbow Wayland

492 Boston Post Rd, Wayland, MA 01778

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$3,078–$9,582

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

18 Pleasant St - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

3 beds

1 bath

$5,881

$4,881

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

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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 $2,820 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wayland?

Average rent prices in Wayland have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 22% since last year.

How does Wayland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wayland is 45% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $870 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 $113,000/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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