Average Rent in Waltham, MA
9 apartment buildings, 62 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$3,340/mo
market average
Cheapest
$1,650/mo
Campobasso Properties, LLC
Properties
9
tracked daily
Units
62
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 9 properties in Waltham, MA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Waltham, MA Rent Prices
All 9 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Campobasso Properties, LLC
483 Summer St Ste 1000, Arlington
Watertown Mews
1 Repton Pl, Watertown
Avalon at Lexington Hills
1000 Main Campus Dr, Lexington
The Ridge
55 Ridge Ln, Waltham
Cronin's Landing Apartments
237 Moody St, Waltham
Edison on the Charles Apartments by Windsor
20 Cooper St, Waltham
Watertown Square Apartments
20 Watertown St, Watertown
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Campobasso Properties, LLC 483 Summer St Ste 1000, Arlington | $1,650 | $1,650 | $5.69 | 4.3 (17) | 1 |
| 2 | Watertown Mews 1 Repton Pl, Watertown | $2,034 | $3,421 | $3.69 | 4.6 (167) | 7 |
| 3 | Avalon at Lexington Hills 1000 Main Campus Dr, Lexington | $2,825 | $3,158 | $3.55 | 4.5 (304) | 7 |
| 4 | The Ridge 55 Ridge Ln, Waltham | $2,888 | $3,393 | $3.49 | 4.5 (122) | 4 |
| 5 | Cronin's Landing Apartments 237 Moody St, Waltham | $2,890 | $3,281 | $3.17 | 4.6 (237) | 18 |
| 6 | Edison on the Charles Apartments by Windsor 20 Cooper St, Waltham | $2,957 | $3,311 | $3.81 | 4.4 (145) | 12 |
| 7 | Watertown Square Apartments 20 Watertown St, Watertown | $3,035 | $3,706 | $3.10 | 4.5 (74) | 4 |
Explore Each Property
Campobasso Properties, LLC
4.3 (17)483 Summer St Ste 1000, Arlington
Watertown Mews
4.6 (167)1 Repton Pl, Watertown
Avalon at Lexington Hills
4.5 (304)1000 Main Campus Dr, Lexington
The Ridge
4.5 (122)55 Ridge Ln, Waltham
Cronin's Landing Apartments
4.6 (237)237 Moody St, Waltham
Edison on the Charles Apartments by Windsor
4.4 (145)20 Cooper St, Waltham
Waltham, MA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Waltham, MA is $3,340 per month, based on 62 units across 9 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,650 at Campobasso Properties, LLC to $3,156 at Avalon Bear Hill.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,360/mo | $1,650/mo | 4 |
| 1 Bed | $3,126/mo | $2,825/mo | 33 |
| 2 Bed | $3,778/mo | $3,310/mo | 25 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Waltham, MA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$134,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,340/mo.
Comfortable income
$160,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,650/mo), you need to earn at least $66,000/year.
Cost of living in Waltham, MA
We only have live rent data for Waltham, MA so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,340 |
| Estimated total | $3,340/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
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Nearby cities in Massachusetts
How Waltham, MA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Waltham, MA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agawam, MA | $2,310 | -31% | 27 |
| Boston, MA | $5,125 | +53% | 22 |
| Lynn, MA | $2,980 | -11% | 11 |
| Springfield, MA | $1,780 | -47% | 9 |
| Andover, MA | $2,844 | -15% | 8 |
| Lowell, MA | $1,455 | -56% | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Waltham, MA?
The average rent in Waltham, MA is $3,340 per month, based on 62 units across 9 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Waltham, MA?
The lowest available rent in Waltham, MA starts at $1,650 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Waltham, MA?
1-bedroom apartments in Waltham, MA average $3,126/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,825/mo across 33 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Waltham, MA?
2-bedroom apartments in Waltham, MA average $3,778/mo. Units start from $3,310/mo across 25 units currently listed.
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