What's the average rent in Waltham, MA?

Rental Market Trends in Waltham, MA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Waltham, MA is $2,850 per month, which is 45% higher than the national average rent of $1,962 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,850

-1.7%-$50 decrease month-over-month

1.8%$50 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

340

APARTMENTS

$3,625

HOUSES

$3,750

TOWNHOUSES

$3,461

As of August 2026, townhomes are the most affordable rental option in Waltham, MA at $3,461 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $3,750 per month. Apartments average $3,625 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,200
2 Bedrooms	$2,750
3 Bedrooms	$3,300
4 Bedrooms	$3,550
All	$2,850

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Waltham, MA is $2,200 per month, followed by $2,750 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,300 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,550 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$825
2 Bedrooms	$3,000
3 Bedrooms	$3,300
4 Bedrooms	$3,500
All	$3,461

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Waltham, MA is $825 per month, followed by $3,000 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $3,300 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $3,500 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,200
2 Bedrooms	$2,626
3 Bedrooms	$3,075
4 Bedrooms	$3,550
All	$2,750

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Waltham, MA is $2,200 per month, followed by $2,626 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,075 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $3,550 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$900
2 Bedrooms	$3,400
3 Bedrooms	$4,200
4 Bedrooms	$3,000
All	$3,750

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Waltham, MA is $900 per month, followed by $3,400 for a 2 bedroom house, $4,200 for a 3 bedroom house, and $3,000 for a 4 bedroom house.