Average Rent in 02453, Waltham, MA

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Current Versus Historical 02453, Waltham, MA Rents

02453 rentals average $1,800 for a studio rental to $4,450 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,833, or roughly $35 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $333 (22.73%) year-over-year from $1,467 to $1,800. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $17 (-0.75%) year-over-year from $2,217 to $2,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $127 (4.57%) year-over-year from $2,773 to $2,900. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $33 (0.98%) year-over-year from $3,417 to $3,450. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $350 (-7.82%) year-over-year from $4,475 to $4,125. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 6.90% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.87% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.83% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.69% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.13% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$30.86	$1,800	$1,467 (22.73%)	$1,725 (4.35%)
1 BR	$41.75	$2,200	$2,217 (-0.75%)	$2,391 (-8.00%)
2 BR	$34.73	$2,900	$2,773 (4.57%)	$3,198 (-9.31%)
3 BR	$24.57	$3,450	$3,417 (0.98%)	$3,475 (-0.72%)
4+ BR	$25.33	$4,125	$4,475 (-7.82%)	$3,817 (8.08%)

Historical Rents in 02453, Waltham, MA

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Top Cities Near 02453

There are a total of 11 cities nearby 02453. The average rent in 02453 is currently $3,248 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Woburn, MA, with an average rent of $2,450, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 02453, Waltham, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,825 per month.

Let's compare 02453, Waltham, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 02453, Waltham, MA is 9.72% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 13.64% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 02453, Waltham, MA are on par with the other cities nearby. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 7.97% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 11 total cities near 02453, Waltham, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Waltham, MA	$1,975	$2,238	$2,750	$2,820
Watertown Town, MA	$2,940	$2,563	$2,900	$3,000
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,700	$2,800	$3,100
Medford, MA	$1,963	$2,200	$2,900	$3,150
Arlington, MA	$1,950	$2,300	$2,900	$3,248
Somerville, MA	$2,050	$2,600	$3,200	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,950	$3,625	$3,550
Brookline, MA	$2,300	$2,750	$3,800	$3,675
Newton, MA	$1,975	$2,500	$2,950	$3,850
Lexington, MA	N/A	$2,450	$3,350	$4,825

Top Neighborhoods Near 02453

There are a total of 22 neighborhoods in or near 02453. Some of these neighborhoods include South Side, Commonwealth, and St. Elizabeth's. We've included all of these top 22 neighborhoods in or near 02453, Waltham, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 22 neighborhoods in or near 02453, Waltham, MA is currently around $3,200 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,200. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 02453's average rent, which is only $2,833. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 02453, South Side has the most affordable average rent at $2,745 per month. Whereas, at $4,000 average rent per month, Brookline Village is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 02453. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South Side, Waltham, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,850	$2,745
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,295	$2,775	$2,750
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,988	$2,400	$2,975	$2,895
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,795	$3,940	$2,999
Glenwood, Medford, MA	$2,088	$2,500	$2,900	$3,000
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,800	$2,825	$3,000
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,395	$3,000	$3,000
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,400	$2,800	$3,150
Newton Corner, Newton, MA	$2,973	$2,600	$3,000	$3,183
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,450	$2,500	$3,225	$3,200
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA	$1,650	$2,875	$3,200	$3,200
Ten Hills, Somerville, MA	$1,850	$2,600	$3,100	$3,200
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,225	$2,900	$3,500	$3,300
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,800	$3,650	$3,300
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,738	$2,800	$2,900	$3,375
North Allston, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,850	$3,200	$3,398
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,298	$2,750	$3,722	$3,438
South Medford, Medford, MA	N/A	$2,100	$3,000	$3,463
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	$2,800	$2,900	$2,900	$3,500
Ward Two, Somerville, MA	N/A	$2,600	$3,475	$3,500
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$1,998	$2,475	$3,650	$3,675
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,475	$2,600	$4,000	$4,000

Top Counties Near 02453

There are a total of 12 counties located by 02453, Waltham, MA. Some of these counties include Waltham, MA, Watertown Town, MA, and Belmont, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,199. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Woburn, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,450. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,825, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by 02453, Waltham, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in 02453, Waltham, MA is 9.72% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 02453, Waltham, MA is 12.50% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 02453, Waltham, MA is on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Waltham, MA	$1,975	$2,238	$2,750	$2,820
Watertown Town, MA	$2,940	$2,563	$2,900	$3,000
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,700	$2,800	$3,100
Medford, MA	$1,963	$2,200	$2,900	$3,150
Arlington, MA	$1,950	$2,300	$2,900	$3,248
Somerville, MA	$2,050	$2,600	$3,200	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,950	$3,625	$3,550
Brookline, MA	$2,300	$2,750	$3,800	$3,675
Newton, MA	$1,975	$2,500	$2,950	$3,850
Lexington, MA	N/A	$2,450	$3,350	$4,825

Top Zipcodes Near 02453

There are a total of 10 zipcodes in or near 02453, Waltham, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,200. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 01801, Woburn, MA at $2,450 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,950 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,200. That's at least $62 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 02453, Waltham, MA is $2,725 per month. Or in other words, $50 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,250 per month. Which comes out to $42 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 02453, Waltham, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02135, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,400	$2,850	$2,950
02215, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,842	$3,995	$3,100
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,940	$2,563	$2,900	$3,000
02155, Medford, MA	$1,963	$2,200	$2,900	$3,150
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,800	$3,550	$3,400
02115, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,998	$3,950	$3,250
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,300	$2,750	$3,400	$3,400
02120, Boston, MA	$250	$3,000	$3,100	$3,950
02140, Cambridge, MA	$2,100	$2,700	$3,525	$3,500
01801, Woburn, MA	N/A	$2,000	$2,500	$2,450

Frequently Asked Questions - 02453 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 02453, Waltham, MA?

The average monthly rental price for 02453, Waltham, MA apartments for rent is approximately $2,833. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 02453, Waltham, MA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in 02453, Waltham, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in 02453, Waltham, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,800 and an average price per square feet of $30.86. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 02453.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 02453, Waltham, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,200 and an average price per square feet of $41.75. There are a total of 37 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 02453.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 02453, Waltham, MA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,900 and an average price per square feet of $34.73. There are a total of 44 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 02453.

How have rent prices in 02453, Waltham, MA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 02453, Waltham, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.23%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 02453, Waltham, MA?

A reasonable rent price in 02453, Waltham, MA is around $2,266/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.