Average Rent in Waltham, MA

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Current Versus Historical Waltham, MA Rents

Waltham rentals average $1,800 for a studio rental to $3,850 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,895, or roughly $33 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $325 (19.40%) year-over-year from $1,675 to $2,000. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $225 (10.71%) year-over-year from $2,100 to $2,325. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $168 (6.30%) year-over-year from $2,658 to $2,825. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $225 (6.47%) year-over-year from $3,475 to $3,700. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $725 (-15.76%) year-over-year from $4,600 to $3,875. 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 0.84% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.41% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.42% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.45% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.16% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$58.50	$2,000	$1,675 (19.40%)	$1,897 (5.45%)
1 BR	$38.00	$2,325	$2,100 (10.71%)	$2,553 (-8.93%)
2 BR	$32.92	$2,825	$2,658 (6.30%)	$3,050 (-7.39%)
3 BR	$30.00	$3,700	$3,475 (6.47%)	$3,516 (5.23%)
4+ BR	$26.23	$3,875	$4,600 (-15.76%)	$4,558 (-14.99%)

Historical Rents in Waltham, MA

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Top Cities Near Waltham

There are a total of 8 cities nearby Waltham. The average rent in Waltham is currently $3,436 per month. Our records show that Watertown Town, MA, with an average rent of $2,995, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Waltham, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,500 per month.

Let's compare Waltham, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Waltham, MA is 18.06% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 4.51% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Waltham, MA are about 6.25% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 7.86% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 8 cities near Waltham, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
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 Waltham

There are a total of 10 neighborhoods in or near Waltham. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, Mission Hill, and Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood. We've included all of these top 10 neighborhoods in or near Waltham, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 10 neighborhoods in or near Waltham, MA is currently around $3,075 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only nine neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,075. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Waltham's average rent, which is only $2,895. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Waltham, 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 Waltham. 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
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,475	$5,025	$3,700
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,000	$2,988	$3,675	$3,750

Top Counties Near Waltham

There are a total of 10 counties located by 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 2 counties have 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 Waltham, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Waltham, MA is 18.06% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Waltham, MA is 0.50% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Waltham, MA is 3.13% more affordable 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 Waltham

There are a total of 9 zipcodes in or near 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 02453, Waltham, MA at $2,814 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,500 per month is 02140, Cambridge, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,200. That's at least $63 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Waltham, MA is $2,604 per month. Or in other words, $46 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,200 per month. Which comes out to $39 per sqft. The following table includes the top 9 zipcodes in 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
02453, Waltham, MA	$1,800	$2,300	$2,900	$2,814
02215, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,900	$3,600	$2,988
02155, Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,250	$2,800	$3,200
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,675	$2,500	$2,800	$2,995
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 - Waltham Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Waltham, MA?

The average monthly rental price for Waltham, MA apartments for rent is approximately $2,895. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 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 Waltham, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in Waltham, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,800 and an average price per square feet of $58.50. There are a total of 5 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Waltham.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,273 and an average price per square feet of $38.00. There are a total of 40 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Waltham.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,800 and an average price per square feet of $32.92. There are a total of 77 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Waltham.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Waltham, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.19%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Waltham, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Waltham, MA is around $2,316/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.