Alexan Waltham
79 Pond St,
Waltham, MA 02451
$2,800 - $5,580 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Waltham, MA
What is the average rent in Waltham, MA?
$2,657/month
Average Rent
774 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-1.4%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Waltham, MA is $2,657 per month. This is 63% higher than the national average rent price of $1,626/month, making Waltham one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Waltham, you can expect to pay about $2,056 per month for a studio, $2,657 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,229 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,805 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Waltham, MA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.4%, which averages out to $37 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Waltham, MA
Last Updated March 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
9%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
17%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
74%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Waltham?
Based on current rent prices, Bentley College, Ellison Park and South Side are the most affordable neighborhoods in Waltham.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Waltham?
Based on current rent prices, Piety Corner, West End Waltham and Highlands Waltham are the most expensive neighborhoods in Waltham.
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Which Waltham neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Waltham with the most apartments available are West End Waltham, Bank Square and North Waltham .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Waltham, MA?
Because the average rent in Waltham is $2,657, you’ll want to make about $8,856 per month or $106,272 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Waltham, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Waltham, MA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$2,289/month
$2,811/month
One Bedroom
$2,297/month
$3,240/month
Two Bedroom
$2,682/month
$3,827/month
Three Bedroom
$3,123/month
$5,305/month
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.