3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Waltham, MA
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Waltham, Massachusetts as of August 2026. That's +22% higher than the citywide median of $3,045 and +75% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-bedroom in Waltham
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 3-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Waltham
Compare Waltham's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 3-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Bedford | $1,660 |
| 2 | Chicopee | $1,690 |
| 3 | Holyoke | $1,690 |
| 4 | Fairhaven | $1,710 |
| 5 | Westfield | $1,760 |
| 6 | Spencer | $1,810 |
| 7 | Ware | $1,810 |
| 8 | Webster | $1,820 |
| 9 | Springfield | $1,840 |
| 10 | Fall River | $1,850 |
| 11 | Gardner | $1,920 |
| 12 | Fitchburg | $2,050 |
| 13 | Pittsfield | $2,090 |
| 14 | Attleboro | $2,170 |
| 15 | Lawrence | $2,285 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $5,070 |
| 2 | Wellesley | $4,810 |
| 3 | Brookline | $4,723 |
| 4 | Cambridge | $4,646 |
| 5 | Concord | $4,190 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $4,060 |
| 7 | Westford | $4,050 |
| 8 | Somerville | $3,977 |
| 9 | Tewksbury | $3,920 |
| 10 | Burlington | $3,900 |
| 11 | Bedford | $3,890 |
| 12 | Belmont | $3,880 |
| 13 | Boston | $3,856 |
| 14 | Ashland | $3,780 |
| 15 | Winchester | $3,730 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Waltham.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Waltham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton, MA | 3.5 mi | $3,695 | $-25 (-1%) |
| Lexington, MA | 3.6 mi | $5,070 | +$1,350 (+36%) |
| Belmont, MA | 3.9 mi | $3,880 | +$160 (+4%) |
| Arlington, MA | 5.3 mi | $3,320 | $-400 (-11%) |
| Wellesley, MA | 5.8 mi | $4,810 | +$1,090 (+29%) |
| Winchester, MA | 7.8 mi | $3,730 | +$10 (0%) |
| Brookline, MA | 8 mi | $4,723 | +$1,003 (+27%) |
| Burlington, MA | 8.4 mi | $3,900 | +$180 (+5%) |
| Bedford, MA | 8.4 mi | $3,890 | +$170 (+5%) |
| Cambridge, MA | 9 mi | $4,646 | +$926 (+25%) |
| Woburn, MA | 9 mi | $3,550 | $-170 (-5%) |
| Somerville, MA | 9.2 mi | $3,977 | +$257 (+7%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Waltham — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Waltham?
As of August 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Waltham, Massachusetts is $3,720 per month. This is +22% higher than the citywide median of $3,045.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Waltham?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $148,800 ($12,400/month gross), which works out to roughly $71.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is Waltham expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Waltham's 3-bedroom median of $3,720 is +75% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 93th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Waltham rank for 3-bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 111 cities in Massachusetts with 3-bedroom data, Waltham ranks #94 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Waltham?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Newton ($3,695), Arlington ($3,320), Woburn ($3,550).