Waltham, MA Rental Market Trends

What is the average rent in Waltham?

The average rent for an apartment in Waltham is $3,192. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average rent in Waltham, MA

Last updated June 2025
Average Rent Average Apartment Size
$3,192 971 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in Waltham?

The average size for a Waltham, MA apartment is 971 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

Waltham, MA apartment rent ranges

Waltham, MA Occupied Housing Units

13,168 or 51% of the households in Waltham, MA are renter-occupied while 12,553 or 49% are owner-occupied.

Waltham, MA rent trends

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How Waltham Compares to Other Cities

State Average Rent
Waltham $3,192
Boston $3,787
Cambridge $3,787
Somerville $3,574
Worcester $2,029
Quincy $2,814
Fall River $2,106
New Bedford $2,079
Lowell $2,302
Salem $2,762
Medford $3,294
Malden $2,670
Chelsea $2,911
Watertown $3,444
Marlborough $2,580
Newton $3,930
Lynn, MA $2,426
Revere, MA $2,763
Everett, MA $3,015
Woburn, MA $2,785
Melrose, MA $3,110

What is the average price for a storage unit in Waltham?

The average rent for a non-climate-controlled 10'x10' storage unit in Waltham is $376.5. Rental costs vary depending on several factors, including unit size and the storage facility's location and amenities.

Most Popular Apartments in Waltham

45 Moody Street, Waltham, MA 02453
Available
1 BED $2,975+
2 BEDS $3,750+

976 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA 02452
1 BED $2,565+
2 BEDS $3,030+
3 BEDS $3,590+

20 Cooper Street, Waltham, MA 02453
STUDIO N/A
1 BED $3,020+
2 BEDS N/A

23 Washington Ave, Waltham, MA 2453
6 BEDS $1,325+
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