Studio Apartment Rent in Waltham, MA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Waltham, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +19% lower than the citywide median of $3,042 and +91% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Waltham
Compare Waltham's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Massachusetts
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicopee | $970 |
| 2 | Holyoke | $970 |
| 3 | Westfield | $1,000 |
| 4 | Gardner | $1,010 |
| 5 | New Bedford | $1,030 |
| 6 | Springfield | $1,055 |
| 7 | Fitchburg | $1,080 |
| 8 | Pittsfield | $1,120 |
| 9 | Spencer | $1,160 |
| 10 | Webster | $1,160 |
| 11 | Fall River | $1,170 |
| 12 | Leominster | $1,190 |
| 13 | Lawrence | $1,290 |
| 14 | Haverhill | $1,300 |
| 15 | Amherst | $1,330 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Massachusetts
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $3,360 |
| 2 | Wellesley | $3,180 |
| 3 | Brookline | $3,133 |
| 4 | Cambridge | $3,080 |
| 5 | Concord | $2,780 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $2,690 |
| 7 | Somerville | $2,633 |
| 8 | Burlington | $2,580 |
| 9 | Bedford | $2,580 |
| 10 | Belmont | $2,570 |
| 11 | Boston | $2,544 |
| 12 | Ashland | $2,500 |
| 13 | Winchester | $2,470 |
| 14 | Swampscott | $2,470 |
| 15 | Medford | $2,470 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Waltham.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Waltham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton, MA | 3.5 mi | $2,445 | $-18 (-1%) |
| Lexington, MA | 3.6 mi | $3,360 | +$897 (+36%) |
| Belmont, MA | 3.9 mi | $2,570 | +$107 (+4%) |
| Arlington, MA | 5.3 mi | $2,200 | $-263 (-11%) |
| Wellesley, MA | 5.8 mi | $3,180 | +$717 (+29%) |
| Winchester, MA | 7.8 mi | $2,470 | +$7 (0%) |
| Brookline, MA | 8 mi | $3,133 | +$670 (+27%) |
| Burlington, MA | 8.4 mi | $2,580 | +$117 (+5%) |
| Bedford, MA | 8.4 mi | $2,580 | +$117 (+5%) |
| Cambridge, MA | 9 mi | $3,080 | +$617 (+25%) |
| Woburn, MA | 9 mi | $2,350 | $-113 (-5%) |
| Somerville, MA | 9.2 mi | $2,633 | +$170 (+7%) |
Studio rent in Waltham — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Waltham?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Waltham, Massachusetts is $2,463 per month. This is +19% below the citywide median of $3,042.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Waltham?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $98,520 ($8,210/month gross), which works out to roughly $47.37/hour at a full-time job.
Is Waltham expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Waltham's studio median of $2,463 is +91% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 96th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Waltham rank for studio rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with studio data, Waltham ranks #91 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Waltham?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Newton ($2,445), Arlington ($2,200), Woburn ($2,350).