The 305, A Broadstone Community
305 Winter St,
Waltham, MA 02451
Studio - 3 Beds | $2,656 - $5,320
Rental Market Trends in Waltham, MA
What is the average rent in Waltham, MA?
$2,652/month
Average Rent
777 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-2%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of March 2025, the average rent in Waltham, MA is $2,652 per month. This is 70% higher than the national average rent price of $1,559/month, making Waltham one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Waltham, you can expect to pay about $2,003 per month for a studio, $2,652 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,193 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,724 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Waltham, MA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 2%, which averages out to $52 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2025
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Rent Ranges in Waltham, MA
Last Updated March 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
9%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
18%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
73%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Waltham?
Based on current rent prices, Highlands Waltham, Roberts and Bentley College are the most affordable neighborhoods in Waltham.
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Which Waltham neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Waltham with the most apartments available are South Side, West End Waltham and Bleachery .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Waltham, MA?
Because the average rent in Waltham is $2,652, you’ll want to make about $8,840 per month or $106,080 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Waltham, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Waltham, MA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$2,678/month
One Bedroom
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$2,745/month
Two Bedroom
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$3,630/month
Three Bedroom
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.