What's the average rent in Waltham, MA?

Rental Market Trends in Waltham, MA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Waltham, MA is $2,995 per month, which is 55% higher than the national average rent of $1,930 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,995

-3.4%-$105 decrease month-over-month

1.5%$45 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

348

APARTMENTS

$3,592

HOUSES

$4,000

TOWNHOUSES

$3,650

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Waltham, MA at $3,592 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,000 per month. Townhomes average $3,650 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	$2,900
3 Bedrooms	$3,500
4 Bedrooms	$3,995
All	$3,000

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Waltham, MA is $2,300 per month, followed by $2,900 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,500 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,995 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,073
2 Bedrooms	$3,100
3 Bedrooms	$3,700
4 Bedrooms	$4,900
All	$3,695

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Waltham, MA is $2,073 per month, followed by $3,100 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $3,700 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $4,900 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,250
2 Bedrooms	$2,800
3 Bedrooms	$3,262
4 Bedrooms	$3,900
All	$2,850

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Waltham, MA is $2,250 per month, followed by $2,800 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,262 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $3,900 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,795
2 Bedrooms	$2,500
3 Bedrooms	$4,000
4 Bedrooms	$4,800
All	$4,000

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Waltham, MA is $2,795 per month, followed by $2,500 for a 2 bedroom house, $4,000 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,800 for a 4 bedroom house.