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Apartments for Rent in Waltham MA

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Waltham, MA’s average rent price is $2,861 per month. Compare rent prices and available listings in nearby cities to find better value or more options that fit your budget.

Average Rent
Belmont $3,164
Lexington $2,857
Watertown $3,129
Newton $2,761
Arlington $2,575

Average Monthly Rent is calculated using the average rent of active one-bedroom apartment listings.

Waltham, MA Apartments for Rent

Set along the Charles River about 11 miles west of Boston, Waltham pairs riverfront paths with a lively dining strip on Moody Street. If you're looking for apartments for rent in Waltham, you'll find easy commuting via the MBTA Fitchburg Line at Waltham and Brandeis/Roberts stations (about a 25–35 minute ride to North Station) and quick driving access to I-95/Route 128 and the Mass Pike. Weekends are perfect for exploring the Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation, the Rose Art Museum at Brandeis, and events at the historic Gore Place, with skyline views up at Prospect Hill Park. Search for apartments near Moody Street or rentals close to Brandeis/Roberts Station to put yourself near everything.

Popular spots to live include Downtown/Moody Street for walkable restaurants, cafes, and the Charles River Greenway; the South Side and the restored Watch Factory area for loft-style homes by the water and fast links to I-95; the Highlands for tree-lined streets near Prospect Hill Park; North Waltham for access to the Route 128 job hub and trails at Beaver Brook Reservation; Lakeview for rentals near Hardy Pond and Storer Conservation Land; Piety Corner for historic architecture near the Lyman Estate; and Warrendale for residential blocks close to Main Street shops and MBTA bus connections. From studios near the commuter rail to townhome-style places to live near campus, you can easily tailor your search to match your commute and weekend plans.

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Waltham, MA Rental Insights

The average rent in Waltham, MA is $2,653 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,626, which means housing in Waltham, MA is slightly more expensive than much of the country.

Find affordable apartments for rent in Waltham, MA by browsing listings in budget-friendly neighborhoods such as Bentley College, Ellison Park, and South Side. Use filters by price, number of bedrooms, and amenities to narrow your search.

The most popular ZIP codes for renters in Waltham, MA are 02453, 02451, and 02452.

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