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 $4,350 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,814, or roughly $32 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $383 (23.71%) year-over-year from $1,617 to $2,000. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $167 (7.30%) year-over-year from $2,283 to $2,450. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $64 (2.33%) year-over-year from $2,748 to $2,813. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $153 (-4.55%) year-over-year from $3,350 to $3,198. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $4,500 to $4,500. 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 up by 13.21% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.40% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.03% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.89% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.05% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$45.00	$2,000	$1,617 (23.71%)	$1,711 (16.88%)
1 BR	$36.79	$2,450	$2,283 (7.30%)	$2,566 (-4.52%)
2 BR	$31.86	$2,813	$2,748 (2.33%)	$3,147 (-10.62%)
3 BR	$30.00	$3,198	$3,350 (-4.55%)	$3,206 (-0.25%)
4+ BR	$22.59	$4,500	$4,500 (0.00%)	$3,833 (17.39%)

Historical Rents in 02453, Waltham, MA

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Top Cities Near 02453

There are a total of 9 cities nearby 02453. The average rent in 02453 is currently $3,373 per month. Our records show that Waltham, MA, with an average rent of $2,895, 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 $4,500 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 13.89% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 1.20% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 02453, Waltham, MA are on par with the other cities nearby. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 17.19% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 9 cities near 02453, Waltham, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Waltham, MA	$1,800	$2,273	$2,800	$2,895
Watertown Town, MA	$2,675	$2,500	$2,800	$2,995
Arlington, MA	$1,825	$2,200	$2,900	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,250	$2,800	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,450	$2,600	$3,050	$3,373
Cambridge, MA	$2,475	$2,863	$3,500	$3,500
Newton, MA	$2,050	$2,250	$2,875	$3,650
Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,863	$3,800	$3,800
Lexington, MA	N/A	$2,150	$3,100	$4,500

Top Neighborhoods Near 02453

There are a total of 9 neighborhoods in or near 02453. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, Mission Hill, and Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood. We've included all of these top 9 neighborhoods in or near 02453, Waltham, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 9 neighborhoods in or near 02453, Waltham, MA is currently around $3,000 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only eight neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,000. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 02453's average rent, which is only $2,814. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 02453, Commonwealth has the most affordable average rent at $2,700 per month. Whereas, at $3,750 average rent per month, Coolidge Corner is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 02453. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,200	$2,700	$2,700
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$2,350	$2,300	$2,800	$2,950
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,900	$3,400	$2,995
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,200	$2,825	$3,000
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,100	$2,800	$3,000
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,800	$2,363	$3,300	$3,150
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,800	$3,300	$3,225
South Medford, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,700	$2,700	$3,275
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,000	$2,988	$3,675	$3,750

Top Counties Near 02453

There are a total of 10 counties located by 02453, Waltham, MA. Some of these counties include Natick, MA, Waltham, MA, and Watertown Town, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,286. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Natick, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,500. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,500, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by 02453, Waltham, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in 02453, Waltham, MA is 18.06% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 02453, Waltham, MA is 1.68% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 02453, Waltham, MA is 0.43% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Natick, MA	$2,775	$2,100	$2,675	$2,500
Waltham, MA	$1,800	$2,273	$2,800	$2,895
Watertown Town, MA	$2,675	$2,500	$2,800	$2,995
Arlington, MA	$1,825	$2,200	$2,900	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,250	$2,800	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,450	$2,600	$3,050	$3,373
Cambridge, MA	$2,475	$2,863	$3,500	$3,500
Newton, MA	$2,050	$2,250	$2,875	$3,650
Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,863	$3,800	$3,800
Lexington, MA	N/A	$2,150	$3,100	$4,500

Top Zipcodes Near 02453

There are a total of 8 zipcodes in or near 02453, Waltham, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,275.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,275. That's at least $64 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 $2,615 per month. Or in other words, $46 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,350 per month. Which comes out to $42 per sqft. The following table includes the top 8 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	$1,963	$2,275	$2,775	$2,988
02215, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,900	$3,600	$2,988
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,675	$2,500	$2,800	$2,995
02155, Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,250	$2,800	$3,200
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,350	$2,625	$3,600	$3,350
02115, Boston, MA	$2,700	$3,000	$4,075	$3,400
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,485	$2,625	$3,200	$3,498
02140, Cambridge, MA	$1,800	$2,604	$3,500	$3,500

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 $2,814. 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 $45.00. There are a total of 3 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 $2,300 and an average price per square feet of $36.79. There are a total of 25 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 $31.86. There are a total of 45 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 0.24%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in 02453, Waltham, MA is around $2,251/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.