What's the average rent in Waltham, MA?

Rental Market Trends in Waltham, MA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Waltham, MA is $2,980 per month, which is 53% higher than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,980

0.4%$11 increase month-over-month

3.0%$88 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

339

APARTMENTS

$3,090

HOUSES

$4,300

TOWNHOUSES

$3,800

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Waltham, MA at $3,090 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,300 per month. Townhomes average $3,800 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,300
2 Bedrooms	$2,783
3 Bedrooms	$3,400
4 Bedrooms	$3,800
All	$2,980

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Waltham, MA is $2,300 per month, followed by $2,783 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,400 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,800 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$2,900
3 Bedrooms	$3,750
4 Bedrooms	$3,000
All	$3,800

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Waltham, MA is $2,900 per month, followed by $3,750 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $3,000 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,200
2 Bedrooms	$2,626
3 Bedrooms	$3,200
4 Bedrooms	$3,800
All	$2,700

As of July 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, $3,200 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $3,800 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$3,200
3 Bedrooms	$3,700
4 Bedrooms	$4,800
All	$4,300

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom house in Waltham, MA is $3,200 per month, followed by $3,700 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,800 for a 4 bedroom house.