Waltham, MA rental market
Last updated August 21, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Waltham, MA is $2,800.
$2,800
-$80
+$50
302
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $775 to $10,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $700 | 1 |
| $800 | 2 |
| $900 | 3 |
| $1,000 | 5 |
| $1,100 | 5 |
| $1,200 | 2 |
| $1,300 | 1 |
| $1,500 | 2 |
| $1,600 | 1 |
| $1,700 | 11 |
| $1,800 | 15 |
| $1,900 | 11 |
| $2,000 | 18 |
| $2,100 | 21 |
| $2,200 | 21 |
| $2,300 | 23 |
| $2,400 | 27 |
| $2,500 | 17 |
| $2,600 | 14 |
| $2,700 | 24 |
| $2,800 | 22 |
| $2,900 | 15 |
| $3,000 | 11 |
| $3,100 | 10 |
| $3,200 | 18 |
| $3,300 | 16 |
| $3,400 | 22 |
| $3,500 | 16 |
| $3,600 | 9 |
| $3,700 | 10 |
| $3,800 | 4 |
| $3,900 | 6 |
| $4,000 | 4 |
| $4,100 | 2 |
| $4,200 | 5 |
| $4,300 | 5 |
| $4,400 | 5 |
| $4,500 | 5 |
| $4,600 | 2 |
| $4,700 | 3 |
| $4,800 | 4 |
| $4,900 | 6 |
| $5,000+ | 23 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $50 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,800 | $2,700 |
| Feb | $2,900 | $2,999 |
| Mar | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Apr | $3,145 | $2,973 |
| May | $3,000 | $2,900 |
| Jun | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| Jul | $2,950 | $2,900 |
| Aug | $2,900 | $2,850 |
| Sep | $2,800 | No data |
| Oct | $2,650 | No data |
| Nov | $2,600 | No data |
| Dec | $2,600 | No data |
Market temperature
The Waltham, MA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Waltham, MA is 33% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Waltham, MA?
The average rent in Waltham, MA is $2,800.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Waltham, MA?
Houses in Waltham, MA rent between $775 - $10,000 with an average rent of $2,800.
3. How has the rent in Waltham, MA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Waltham, MA increased by $50
4. How much has the rent in Waltham, MA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Waltham, MA decreased by $80
5. How many available rentals are there in Waltham, MA?
There are currently 302 rentals available in Waltham, MA.
6. How do rent prices in Waltham, MA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Waltham, MA is $2,800 — 33.33% higher the national average of $2,100.