Rent in Waltham, MA
Across Waltham's 4 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $2,648 a month, with figures from $2,346–$3,008. The highest typical rent is in 02454 ($3,008) and the lowest in 02453 ($2,346). 3 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Middlesex County pay about 1.03% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,242 | $1,390–$2,440 | 4 |
| 1 bed | $1,962 | $1,781–$2,518 | 4 |
| 2 beds | $2,648 | $2,346–$3,008 | 4 |
| 3 beds | $3,322 | $2,737–$3,584 | 4 |
| 4 beds | $3,953 | $2,673–$3,953 | 4 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Waltham ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Waltham, MA?
- About $2,648 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $2,346–$3,008. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Waltham, MA?
- About $1,962 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,781–$2,518. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Waltham, MA?
- About $3,322 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $2,737–$3,584. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Waltham, MA?
- About $2,242 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,390–$2,440. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Waltham, MA?
- About $3,953 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $2,673–$3,953. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Waltham ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 02454 has the highest typical rent at $3,008 a month, and 02453 the lowest at $2,346.
- What is the property tax rate in Waltham, MA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Middlesex County pay a typical 1.03% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Waltham rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).