Waltham, MA rental market

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Last updated August 11, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Waltham, MA is $2,800.

Average rent

$2,800

Month-over-month change

-$50

Year-over-year change

+$50

Available rentals

304

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $775 to $10,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$7001
$8001
$9003
$1,0004
$1,1005
$1,2003
$1,3001
$1,5003
$1,6001
$1,7006
$1,80010
$1,90015
$2,00026
$2,10030
$2,20025
$2,30023
$2,40021
$2,50018
$2,60013
$2,70023
$2,80023
$2,90014
$3,00013
$3,10014
$3,20014
$3,30015
$3,40022
$3,50013
$3,60012
$3,70010
$3,8004
$3,9008
$4,0004
$4,1002
$4,2006
$4,3006
$4,4008
$4,5006
$4,6001
$4,7001
$4,8003
$4,9007
$5,000+22

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $50 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
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$2,800No data
Oct$2,650No data
Nov$2,600No data
Dec$2,600No 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.

cool

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 $50

5. How many available rentals are there in Waltham, MA?

There are currently 304 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.