Average Rent in North Waltham, Waltham, MA

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Current Versus Historical North Waltham, Waltham, MA Rents

North Waltham rentals average $2,150 for a 1-bedroom rental to $5,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,450, or roughly $35 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $2,815 to $2,815. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $267 (13.11%) year-over-year from $2,033 to $2,300. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $8 (-0.33%) year-over-year from $2,508 to $2,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $517 (12.50%) year-over-year from $4,133 to $4,650. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $250 (-4.35%) year-over-year from $5,750 to $5,500. 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 down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.56% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.04% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 19.61% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$19.29	$2,300	$2,033 (13.11%)	$2,033 (13.11%)
2 BR	$35.38	$2,500	$2,508 (-0.33%)	$2,650 (-5.66%)
3 BR	$27.89	$4,650	$4,133 (12.50%)	$3,867 (20.26%)
4+ BR	$38.82	$5,500	$5,750 (-4.35%)	$6,067 (-9.34%)

Historical Rents in North Waltham, Waltham, MA

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Top Cities Near North Waltham

There are a total of 13 cities nearby North Waltham. The average rent in North Waltham is currently $3,200 per month. Our records show that Everett, MA, with an average rent of $2,600, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near North Waltham, Waltham, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,800 per month.

Let's compare North Waltham, Waltham, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 6.98% more affordable. Two bedrooms in North Waltham, Waltham, MA are about 20.83% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 11.50% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 13 total cities near North Waltham, Waltham, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,780	$2,825
Watertown Town, MA	$2,723	$2,600	$2,800	$3,000
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,250	$2,900	$3,200
Arlington, MA	$1,950	$2,275	$2,900	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,275	$2,900	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,613	$3,200	$3,400
Brookline, MA	$2,248	$2,800	$3,875	$3,525
Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$2,950	$3,600	$3,550
Newton, MA	N/A	$2,375	$3,000	$3,800
Lexington, MA	N/A	$2,150	$3,325	$4,800

Top Neighborhoods Near North Waltham

There are a total of 24 neighborhoods in or near North Waltham. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, South Side, and St. Elizabeth's. We've included all of these top 24 neighborhoods in or near North Waltham, Waltham, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 24 neighborhoods in or near North Waltham, Waltham, MA is currently around $3,263 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than North Waltham's average rent, which is only $2,450. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near North Waltham, Commonwealth has the most affordable average rent at $2,700 per month. Whereas, at $5,000 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near North Waltham. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,250	$2,700	$2,700
South Side, Waltham, MA	$1,800	$2,200	$2,700	$2,740
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,300	$3,100	$2,800
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,700	$3,600	$2,860
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,600	$2,800	$2,900
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,448	$3,000	$3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,975	$4,075	$3,000
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA	$1,650	$2,875	$3,100	$3,100
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,363	$2,400	$2,850	$3,125
North Allston, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,825	$3,000	$3,200
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,450	$2,525	$2,995	$3,200
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,750	$2,600	$2,925	$3,225
Newton Corner, Newton, MA	$2,820	$3,000	$2,800	$3,300
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,375	$2,825	$3,550	$3,300
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,125	$2,800	$3,550	$3,300
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,600	$3,600	$3,400
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	$2,800	$2,650	$2,950	$3,448
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,473	$3,400	$4,900	$3,450
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,225	$2,750	$3,400	$3,450
West End, Boston, MA	$2,869	$3,500	$4,678	$3,573
South Medford, Medford, MA	N/A	$2,500	$2,938	$3,600
South End, Boston, MA	$2,275	$3,410	$4,200	$3,710
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,215	$3,475	$4,069	$3,850
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,825	$3,948	$5,500	$5,000

Top Counties Near North Waltham

There are a total of 14 counties located by North Waltham, Waltham, MA. Some of these counties include Waltham, MA, Watertown Town, MA, and Belmont, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,200. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Everett, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,600. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,800, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by North Waltham, Waltham, MA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in North Waltham, Waltham, MA is 6.40% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in North Waltham, Waltham, MA is 20.83% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,780	$2,825
Watertown Town, MA	$2,723	$2,600	$2,800	$3,000
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,250	$2,900	$3,200
Arlington, MA	$1,950	$2,275	$2,900	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,275	$2,900	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,613	$3,200	$3,400
Brookline, MA	$2,248	$2,800	$3,875	$3,525
Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$2,950	$3,600	$3,550
Newton, MA	N/A	$2,375	$3,000	$3,800
Lexington, MA	N/A	$2,150	$3,325	$4,800

Top Zipcodes Near North Waltham

There are a total of 19 zipcodes in or near North Waltham, Waltham, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,250.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,200. That's at least $61 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near North Waltham, Waltham, MA is $2,750 per month. Or in other words, $50 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,500 per month. Which comes out to $43 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in North Waltham, Waltham, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02453, Waltham, MA	$1,800	$2,350	$2,790	$2,847
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,723	$2,600	$2,800	$3,000
02140, Cambridge, MA	$2,238	$2,700	$3,600	$3,525
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,800	$3,550	$3,495
02135, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,375	$2,800	$2,900
02155, Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,275	$2,900	$3,200
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,750	$2,750	$3,500	$3,600
02215, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,775	$3,800	$2,900
02115, Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,925	$4,163	$3,225
02148, Malden, MA	$1,900	$2,100	$2,600	$2,700

Frequently Asked Questions - North Waltham Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for North Waltham, Waltham, MA apartments for rent is approximately $2,450. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do North Waltham, 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 North Waltham, Waltham, MA.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,150 and an average price per square feet of $19.29. There are a total of 2 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in North Waltham.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,400 and an average price per square feet of $35.38. There are a total of 11 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in North Waltham.

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

Rent prices for rentals in North Waltham, Waltham, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in North Waltham, Waltham, MA is around $1,960/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.