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Waltham, MA

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Celebrating history in the suburbs of Boston

Historic River University Business

As a historic city with roots in early American history and a hub for modern innovation, Waltham mixes the past and present. Waltham is home to two institutions of higher education, Brandeis University and Bentley University, and it’s the headquarters of Raytheon Technologies and Thermo Fisher Scientific. Lush parks like Lyman Park and Storer Conservation hide museums, historic landmarks, trails, and outdoor adventures. Main Street is lined with cafes, restaurants, venues, and businesses. The Charles River flows just south of Main Street, offering more outdoor adventures like kayaking and fishing. For commuters, Highway 20 and Interstate 95 provide easy access to Boston and beyond while also being the spot for retail centers, big-box stores, and hotels. The rest of Waltham is made up of residential areas with an abundance of rental choices. From students to professionals to families, everyone will find their ideal rental in Waltham.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Waltham, MA is $1,997 for a studio, $2,702 for one bedroom, $3,211 for two bedrooms, and $3,900 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Waltham has increased by 0.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,702/month
777 Sq Ft
House
$5,426/month
2,361 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,412/month
3,876 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,949/month
2,776 Sq Ft
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Transportation

71

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

36

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

57

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Douglas Macarthur Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

477 Students

6
out of 10

William F. Stanley Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

383 Students

5
out of 10

James Fitzgerald Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

378 Students

5
out of 10

Northeast Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

507 Students

4
out of 10

Henry Whittemore Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

385 Students

4
out of 10

John F Kennedy Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

600 Students

6
out of 10

John W. Mcdevitt Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

595 Students

5
out of 10

Waltham Sr High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,751 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Beaver Brook Reservation
  • Mass Audubon's Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Land's Sake Farm
  • Mass Audubon's Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Codman Community Farms

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International
  • Worcester Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.