What's the average rent in Waltham, MA?

Rental Market Trends in Waltham, MA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of October 2026, the average rent in Waltham, MA is $2,700 per month, which is 39% higher than the national average rent of $1,948 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,700

-0.9%-$25 decrease month-over-month

-1.8%-$50 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

259

APARTMENTS

$3,102

HOUSES

$3,700

TOWNHOUSES

$3,350

As of October 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Waltham, MA at $3,102 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $3,700 per month. Townhomes average $3,350 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,150
2 Bedrooms	$2,700
3 Bedrooms	$3,200
4 Bedrooms	$3,550
All	$2,700

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Waltham, MA is $2,150 per month, followed by $2,700 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,200 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,550 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,200
2 Bedrooms	$3,000
3 Bedrooms	$3,100
4 Bedrooms	$3,700
All	$3,350

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Waltham, MA is $2,200 per month, followed by $3,000 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $3,100 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $3,700 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,100
2 Bedrooms	$2,600
3 Bedrooms	$3,056
4 Bedrooms	$3,550
All	$2,500

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Waltham, MA is $2,100 per month, followed by $2,600 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,056 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $3,550 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,300
2 Bedrooms	$2,475
3 Bedrooms	$3,700
4 Bedrooms	$5,000
All	$3,700

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Waltham, MA is $1,300 per month, followed by $2,475 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,700 for a 3 bedroom house, and $5,000 for a 4 bedroom house.