Oxbow Wayland
490 Boston Post Rd,
Wayland, MA 01778
1-3 Beds | $2,952 - $3,600
Rental Market Trends in Wayland, MA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Wayland, MA is $2,836/month.
Rent in Wayland is 70% higher than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.
$2,836/month
Average Rent
826 Sq Ft
Average Size
+6%
Change / Year
96
Available Apartments
Wayland rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Wayland average $1,800 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Wayland average $2,836 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Wayland average $3,274 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Wayland average $4,417 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bedrooms
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Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in Wayland, MA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 6%, which averages out to $170 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
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Rent Ranges in Wayland, MA
September 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
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Below $700/month
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$700 - $1,000/month
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$1,001 - $1,500/month
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$1,501 - $2,000/month
100%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Wayland, MA?
Because the average rent in Wayland is $2,836, you’ll want to make about $9,453 per month or $113,436 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 Wayland, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Wayland, 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.
View the Wayland Area GuideCompare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Sudbury
Avg Rent: $3,130/month
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Natick
Avg Rent: $2,425/month
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Lincoln
Avg Rent: $2,593/month
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Framingham
Avg Rent: $2,268/month
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Newton Lower Falls
Avg Rent: $1,878/month
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Auburndale
Avg Rent: $1,944/month
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Wellesley
Avg Rent: $3,690/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Wayland?
The average rent in Wayland is $2,836 per month, which is 70.4% higher than the national average of $1,664.
What is the average rent for a house in Wayland?
The average rent for a house in Wayland, MA is $4,027 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Wayland?
Rents in Wayland, MA are increasing, with prices up 6.0% year-over-year and $170 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Wayland?
In Wayland, MA, 100% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.