Last updated on October 26, 2026

Average rent in
Wayland, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Wayland

$3,350/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wayland is $3,350 per month as of October 2026. This is 76% above the national average rent, or $1,450 more per month.

$2.78

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wayland

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wayland rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $3,132, whereas a house costs $3,322. 1-bedroom apartments in Wayland run $2,553 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,435.

Listings

Studio

$2,463

No Change

1%

1 bedroom

$2,553

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$3,435

No Change

12%

3 bedroom

$3,590

No Change

14%

4 bedroom

$5,600

No Change

10%

Studio

Average rent

$2,463

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,553

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,435

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,590

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,600

Last year

10%

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$3,350
increased by76%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,833
increased by49%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wayland, MA is 18% higher than the median rent in Acton, MA.

Discover rentals in Wayland, MA

78 Main St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wayland

4 Bed 1 ba Room For Rent

78 Main St #1, Wayland, MA 01778

4 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
186 Main St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wayland

5 beds

2 baths

$5,400

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
60 Shaw Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Wayland

5 beds

3 baths

$5,950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $3,350 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wayland?

Average rent prices in Wayland have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Wayland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wayland is 76% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,450 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 $134,000/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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