What are the average rent costs in Waltham, MA?

The average rent in Waltham, MA is $2,736.

What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Waltham, MA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Waltham, MA is $2,074.

What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Waltham, MA?

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Waltham, MA is $2,736.

What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Waltham, MA?

The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Waltham, MA is $3,288.

What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Waltham, MA?

The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Waltham, MA is $3,951.

What are the average rent costs of a four bedroom apartment in Waltham, MA?

The average rent for a 4 bedroom apartment in Waltham, MA is $3,468.

Apartments for Rent in Waltham, MA with a Garage

228 Rentals

Good Value

STUDIO

$2,722+

1 BED

$2,721+

2 BEDS

$3,647+

3 BEDS

$4,809+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,721 - $5,553
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$2,721 - $5,553

The 305, A Broadstone Community

305 Winter St, Waltham, MA 02451

Call (339) 216-6019
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STUDIO

$2,749+

1 BED

$2,736+

2 BEDS

$3,543+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,726 - $3,545
Required Monthly Fees$10 - $15
Total Monthly Price$2,736 - $3,560

Currents on the Charles

36 River St, Waltham, MA 02453

Call (781) 694-6507
Exceptional Value

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STUDIO

$2,790+

1 BED

$2,240+

2 BEDS

$2,350+

Plus Fees

River Park Lofts

60 Howard St, Watertown, MA 02472

Call (857) 760-9918
Exceptional Value

1 BED

$2,895+

2 BEDS

$2,995+

Plus Fees

Briar Glen Village

45 Kings Way, Waltham, MA 02451

Call (978) 579-1409
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1 BED

$3,018+

2 BEDS

$3,481+

3 BEDS

$4,496+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,960 - $4,638
Required Monthly Fees$58
Total Monthly Price$3,018 - $4,696

Avalon at Lexington

100 Lexington Ridge Dr, Lexington, MA 02421

Call (781) 410-4924
STUDIO

$2,656+

1 BED

$2,874+

2 BEDS

$4,277+

Plus Fees

Riverbend on the Charles

270 Pleasant St, Watertown, MA 02472

Call (781) 583-3227
1 BED

$3,200+

2 BEDS

$3,200+

Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

Whitney Towers

275 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472

Call (781) 512-7665
Good Value

1 BED

$2,970+

2 BEDS

$3,815+

3 BEDS

$6,130+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,905 - $6,250
Required Monthly Fees$65
Total Monthly Price$2,970 - $6,315

Avalon at Lexington Hills

1000 Main Campus Dr, Lexington, MA 02421

Call (978) 591-6583
STUDIO

$2,648+

1 BED

$3,046+

2 BEDS

$5,335+

3 BEDS

$5,149+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,633 - $7,266
Required Monthly Fees$15
Total Monthly Price$2,648 - $7,281

Modera Newton

2 Los Angeles St, Newton, MA 02458

Call (857) 240-4840
1 BED

$3,096+

2 BEDS

$4,165+

3 BEDS

$4,615+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,031 - $4,860
Required Monthly Fees$65
Total Monthly Price$3,096 - $4,925

Avalon Bear Hill

1449 Main St, Waltham, MA 02451

Call (781) 253-8958
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,800

15 Fordham Rd Unit 1

15 Fordham Rd, Newton, MA 02465

Call (617) 201-0256
4 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$7,700

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$7,700
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$7,700

52 Rayburn Rd

52 Rayburn Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$5,200

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$5,200
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$5,200

68 Los Angeles St Unit 106

68 Los Angeles St, Newton, MA 02458
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,200

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,200
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$3,200
- 12 Month Lease

164 Princeton Ave

164 Princeton Ave, Waltham, MA 02451

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3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,975

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,975
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$3,975
- 12 Month Lease

1247 Trapelo Rd

1247 Trapelo Rd, Waltham, MA 02451
3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,600

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,600
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$3,600
- 12 Month Lease

116 Upton Rd

116 Upton Rd, Waltham, MA 02452
3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,500

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,500
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$3,500
- 12 Month Lease

253 Brown St Unit 1

253 Brown St, Waltham, MA 02453
6 BEDS, 5.5 BATHS

$10,000

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$10,000
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$10,000
- 12 Month Lease

21 Bolton St

21 Bolton St, Waltham, MA 02453
3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,975

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,975
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$3,975
- 12 Month Lease

1247 Trapelo Rd

1247 Trapelo Rd, Waltham, MA 02451
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,800

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,800
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$3,800
- 12 Month Lease

15 Fordham Rd

15 Fordham Rd, Newton, MA 02465
5 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS

$9,500

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$9,500
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$9,500
- 12 Month Lease

45 Wellesley Rd

45 Wellesley Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,900

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,900
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,900
- 12 Month Lease

68 Olcott St Unit 68

68 Olcott St, Watertown, MA 02472
3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS

$3,500

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,500
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$3,500
- 12 Month Lease

52 Gilbert St Unit 52

52 Gilbert St, Watertown, MA 02472
3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS

$3,800

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,800
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$3,800
- 12 Month Lease

193 Orchard St

193 Orchard St, Watertown, MA 02472
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,400

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,400
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$3,400

146 Beech St

146 Beech St, Belmont, MA 02478
1 BED

$2,793+

2 BEDS

$3,498+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,793 - $6,242
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$2,793 - $3,744

Edison on the Charles by Windsor

20 Cooper St, Waltham, MA 02453

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Waltham at a Glance

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$2,736

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Waltham, MA Apartments for Rent

Known as "Watch City" for its historic role in American watchmaking, Waltham sits 11 miles west of Boston along the Charles River and serves as a center for research and higher education. The city was an early prototype for industrial city planning in the 19th century and is now home to Brandeis University and Bentley University. Those searching for apartments for rent in Waltham will find a competitive market with options ranging from contemporary riverside apartment communities to residences in established neighborhoods like Piety Corner and the Highlands.

Waltham offers convenient access to both city conveniences and natural spaces, making it appealing for renters who want proximity to Boston without the downtown price tag. Moody Street, the city's main thoroughfare often called "Restaurant Row," features an international selection of dining options and independent shops. The Charles River paths provide miles of walking and cycling routes, while parks like Prospect Hill Park and the historic Gore Place estate offer green space for outdoor activities. Commuters benefit from easy access to Route 128 and the Massachusetts Turnpike, with public transit connections to Boston via MBTA bus routes. The presence of two universities and several research companies creates a strong employment base for renters seeking opportunities in education, technology, and business sectors.

Renting in Waltham

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Studio 436 Sq Ft $2,074 / mo
1 Bedroom 773 Sq Ft $2,736 / mo
2 Bedrooms 1,091 Sq Ft $3,288 / mo
3 Bedrooms 1,371 Sq Ft $3,951 / mo
4 Bedrooms 1,629 Sq Ft $3,468 / mo

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Waltham

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Bentley College 736 Sq Ft $2,743/mo
Lakeview 826 Sq Ft $2,772/mo
South Side 764 Sq Ft $2,833/mo
Bank Square 769 Sq Ft $2,882/mo
Angleside 819 Sq Ft $2,938/mo
North Waltham 781 Sq Ft $2,950/mo
Bleachery 764 Sq Ft $3,035/mo
Chemistry 778 Sq Ft $3,222/mo
West End Waltham 813 Sq Ft $3,275/mo
Piety Corner 793 Sq Ft $3,339/mo

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Education

College/University High School Middle School Elementary School

Bentley University

Private University

Brandeis University

Private University

Boston College

Private University

Boston College, Brighton Brighton Campus

Private University

Lesley University

Private University

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Waltham Sr High

Public High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,784 Students

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Waltham Sr High School

Public High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,784 Students

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Waltham Valor High School

Public High School

Public

Grades 9-12

47 Students

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John F Kennedy Middle

Public Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

645 Students

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John F Kennedy Middle School

Public Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

645 Students

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John W. McDevitt Middle School

Public Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

604 Students

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Douglas Macarthur Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

515 Students

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Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

219 Students

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Henry Whittemore Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

355 Students

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James Fitzgerald Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

352 Students

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