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Rental Market Trends in Waltham, MA

What is the average rent in Waltham, MA?

$2,778/month

Average Rent

774 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Waltham, MA is $2,778 per month. This is 69% higher than the national average rent price of $1,640/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 $2,021 per month for a studio, $2,778 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,304 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,957 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,021/month
427 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,778/month
774 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,304/month
1,086 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,957/month
1,371 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,110/month
1,595 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,468/month
2,020 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,640/month
3,029 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,237/month
1,995 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,812/month
1,936 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,699/month
2,705 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,606/month
3,832 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,352/month
2,005 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,107/month
2,470 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,299/month
4,674 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Waltham, MA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.7%, which averages out to $19 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated September 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Waltham, MA
Last Updated September 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Waltham, MA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
9% $1,001 - $1,500/month
18% $1,501 - $2,000/month
74% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Waltham?

Based on current rent prices, Bentley College, Ellison Park and Northgate Gardens are the most affordable neighborhoods in Waltham.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bentley College
$2,591/month
714 Sq Ft
Ellison Park
$2,617/month
716 Sq Ft
Northgate Gardens
$2,764/month
759 Sq Ft
North Waltham
$2,831/month
805 Sq Ft
Lakeview
$2,837/month
803 Sq Ft
South Side
$2,890/month
1,126 Sq Ft
Glen Meadow West
$2,968/month
898 Sq Ft
Angleside
$3,009/month
793 Sq Ft
Bank Square
$3,022/month
744 Sq Ft
Highlands Waltham
$3,031/month
696 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Waltham?

Based on current rent prices, Chemistry, Piety Corner and Bleachery are the most expensive neighborhoods in Waltham.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Chemistry
$3,621/month
834 Sq Ft
Piety Corner
$3,312/month
743 Sq Ft
Bleachery
$3,282/month
764 Sq Ft
West End Waltham
$3,272/month
802 Sq Ft
Pond
$3,038/month
694 Sq Ft
Highlands Waltham
$3,031/month
696 Sq Ft
Bank Square
$3,022/month
744 Sq Ft
Angleside
$3,009/month
793 Sq Ft
Glen Meadow West
$2,968/month
898 Sq Ft
South Side
$2,890/month
1,126 Sq Ft

Which Waltham neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Waltham with the most apartments available are Bank Square, South Side and Highlands Waltham .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bank Square
$3,022/month
744 Sq Ft
South Side
$2,890/month
1,126 Sq Ft
Highlands Waltham
$3,031/month
696 Sq Ft
Pond
$3,038/month
694 Sq Ft
West End Waltham
$3,272/month
802 Sq Ft
Bleachery
$3,282/month
764 Sq Ft
Lakeview
$2,837/month
803 Sq Ft
North Waltham
$2,831/month
805 Sq Ft
Angleside
$3,009/month
793 Sq Ft
Piety Corner
$3,312/month
743 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Waltham, MA?

Because the average rent in Waltham is $2,778, you’ll want to make about $9,260 per month or $111,120 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.

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Apartment Averages

Bentley College

Waltham, MA

Chemistry

Waltham, MA

Studio
$2,199/month
$3,007/month
One Bedroom
$2,453/month
$3,473/month
Two Bedroom
$2,888/month
$3,887/month
Three Bedroom
$3,034/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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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