# Waltham, MA rent prices by neighborhood: see where they're highest and lowest

> Median apartment rent in Waltham, MA is $3,410/mo across 7 ZIP-coded neighborhoods. See the choropleth map, sortable table, and rent trend over the last 5 months.

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Median overall rent across Waltham, MA's **7** mapped neighborhoods is **$3,410**, ranging from **$3,050** in **North Waltham** to **$3,952** in **Newton Corner**.

Choropleth map of median apartment rent by neighborhood in Waltham, MA with street context. Lighter shades are cheaper, darker shades are more expensive. Pinch or scroll to zoom; drag to pan.

Median rent Under $3,127 $3,127–$3,223 $3,223–$3,729 $3,729–$3,880 Over $3,880 No listings yet Streets

## 3 cheapest overall

- [1 North Waltham](https://average-rent.com/city/waltham-ma/apartments/?neighborhood=North%20Waltham) $3,050

- [2 Banks Square](https://average-rent.com/city/waltham-ma/apartments/?neighborhood=Banks%20Square) $3,127

- [3 Watertown 02472](https://average-rent.com/city/waltham-ma/apartments/?neighborhood=Watertown%2002472) $3,223

## 3 most expensive overall

- [1 Newton Corner](https://average-rent.com/city/waltham-ma/apartments/?neighborhood=Newton%20Corner) $3,952

- [2 Lexington 02421](https://average-rent.com/city/waltham-ma/apartments/?neighborhood=Lexington%2002421) $3,880

- [3 Arlington 02474](https://average-rent.com/city/waltham-ma/apartments/?neighborhood=Arlington%2002474) $3,729

## All neighborhoods, ranked by rent

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| # | Neighborhood | Median rent | Buildings | Trend | 1-yr change |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [North Waltham](https://average-rent.com/city/waltham-ma/apartments/?neighborhood=North%20Waltham) | $3,050 | 1 | | — |
| 2 | [Banks Square](https://average-rent.com/city/waltham-ma/apartments/?neighborhood=Banks%20Square) | $3,127 | 2 | | — |
| 3 | [Watertown 02472](https://average-rent.com/city/waltham-ma/apartments/?neighborhood=Watertown%2002472) | $3,223 | 4 | | — |
| 4 | [The Highlands](https://average-rent.com/city/waltham-ma/apartments/?neighborhood=The%20Highlands) | $3,410 | 2 | | — |
| 5 | [Arlington 02474](https://average-rent.com/city/waltham-ma/apartments/?neighborhood=Arlington%2002474) | $3,729 | 1 | | — |
| 6 | [Lexington 02421](https://average-rent.com/city/waltham-ma/apartments/?neighborhood=Lexington%2002421) | $3,880 | 1 | | — |
| 7 | [Newton Corner](https://average-rent.com/city/waltham-ma/apartments/?neighborhood=Newton%20Corner) | $3,952 | 1 | | — |

Timeframe

## Average rent trend, last 3 months

All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view.

$3,376

Average rent today

Line chart of average rent in Waltham, MA over the last 3 months. Started at $3,707, ended at $3,376.

### Average rent trend, last 3 months

| Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Aug | 3,707 |
| Aug | 3,670 |
| Aug | 3,702 |
| Aug | 3,623 |
| Sep | 3,607 |
| Sep | 3,561 |
| Sep | 3,536 |
| Sep | 3,499 |
| Oct | 3,516 |
| Oct | 3,542 |
| Oct | 3,498 |
| Oct | 3,461 |
| Oct | 3,406 |
| Nov | 3,376 |

[Full Waltham, MA price history and price cuts](https://average-rent.com/city/waltham-ma/trends/)

## Compare Waltham, MA to nearby Massachusetts cities

Median 1-bedroom rent. Click a city to see its market.

Waltham, MA

$3,410

This city

[Watertown, MA](https://average-rent.com/city/watertown-ma/): $3,395 4 km away

[Medford, MA](https://average-rent.com/city/medford-ma/): $3,117 9 km away

[Woburn, MA](https://average-rent.com/city/woburn-ma/): $2,900 12 km away

[Burlington, MA](https://average-rent.com/city/burlington-ma/): $2,756 12 km away

[Malden, MA](https://average-rent.com/city/malden-ma/): $3,053 13 km away

## How these numbers are calculated

Each neighborhood on this map is a single ZIP code, drawn from U.S. Census Bureau ZCTA boundaries. We label each one with the commonly-used neighborhood name where Google has one (for example "Downtown Austin" instead of "78701"), and the ZIP code itself otherwise. Each building is matched to its ZIP by checking whether its coordinates fall inside the boundary, not by comparing address labels, so a building in Waltham, MA only counts toward Waltham, MA's median even if its mailing address uses a different name.

Median rents are recomputed every 24 hours. We take each property's current floor-plan prices, group them by bedroom count, and take the median across every unit inside the ZIP. ZIPs with fewer than four current listings are hidden from the map until the data fills in. Better to leave a blank than draw a confident color from one floor plan.

For comparison, the U.S. Census Bureau publishes a Massachusetts median gross rent figure based on survey responses (the 2025 ACS), and Zillow's ZORI index publishes a smoothed monthly observed-rent estimate at the metro level. Both are useful long-run benchmarks but lag the live market by 30–90 days. RentCafe's neighborhood-level averages are similar in spirit to what you see here, but use a different smoothing window.

Want to dig further? Browse [every apartment in Waltham, MA](https://average-rent.com/city/waltham-ma/apartments/), see the city-wide [price history for the last 5 months](https://average-rent.com/city/waltham-ma/trends/), or read about [how the data is collected](https://average-rent.com/how-it-works/).

## Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest neighborhood in Waltham, MA?

North Waltham is the cheapest neighborhood for apartments in Waltham, MA, with a median rent of $3,050 per month based on prices refreshed every 24 hours.

What is the most expensive neighborhood in Waltham, MA?

Newton Corner is the most expensive neighborhood for apartments in Waltham, MA at a median of $3,952 per month.

How much is an apartment in Waltham, MA?

The median apartment in Waltham, MA rents for $3,410 per month across 7 mapped neighborhoods. Prices are refreshed every 24 hours.

Where can I find the most affordable apartments in Waltham, MA?

The most affordable areas tracked are North Waltham, Banks Square, Watertown 02472. Each has its own filtered listing on the Waltham, MA apartments page.