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141 Brown St

WalthamMA02453
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177-181 Robbins StWaltham, MA 02453
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266-274 River St
2 Bedroom Apartments

266-274 River St

266-274 River StWaltham, MA 02453
property at 230 Walnut St

230 Walnut St

NewtonMA02460
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50 Waltham St

WatertownMA02472
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175 Adams St

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Waltham, MA Local Guide

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Cheapest Available Waltham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Waltham, MA is a Studio unit found at Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term in the Nonantum neighborhood priced from $1,150. Riverside Apartments, 8-20 in the East Watertown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Waltham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short TermFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Riverside Apartments, 8-20S1GStudio,1BA$1,850
ReNew WalthamFayetteStudio,1BA$1,869

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waltham, MA

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waltham area is the $0.24 price per square foot 62 Boyd St Model at 62 Boyd St, Unit 1 in the in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Waltham apartment is the 24 Whites Ave Model at 24 Whites Ave, Unit 62 starting at $2,800 with a $0.28 price per square foot in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waltham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
62 Boyd St, Unit 162 Boyd St2BR,1BA$0.24
24 Whites Ave, Unit 6224 Whites Ave2BR,1BA$0.28
24 Whites Ave, Unit 5424 Whites Ave1BR,1BA$0.26
283 Lowell Ave, Unit 1283 Lowell Ave2BR,1BA$0.27
24 Whites Ave, Unit 5424 Whites Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
23 Jasset St, Unit 123 Jasset St2BR,1BA$0.25
24 Whites Ave, Unit 54T24 Whites Ave1BR,1BA$0.26
24 Whites Ave, Unit 54A24 Whites Ave1BR,1BA$0.27
122 Trapelo Rd, Unit #33122 Trapelo Rd1BR,1BA$0.22
4 Charles Street Ave, Unit #14 Charles Street Ave1BR,1BA$0.23

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Waltham Overview

Commonly referred to as 'Watch City' thanks to its long and proud history as a city of industry, Waltham is a blue collar city with much to offer. From its stately downtown streets to the abundance of regional sites to see, this arts-friendly hub combines amenities and charm to yield a Massachusetts locale well worthy of consideration.

Why live in Waltham, MA?

From the abundance of public parks and biking paths along the scenic Charles River, to the celebrated museums and eclectic eateries, apartments for rent in Waltham present a fantastic opportunity to get to know this thriving Massachusetts city. With several universities within easy reach and top employers including Bank of America and Verizon helping to grow the local economy, Waltham apartments remain a solid choice for anyone considering a move to the Tri-State area.

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Getting Around Waltham, MA

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waltham Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Waltham?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Waltham is at Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term listed at $1,150.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Waltham Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Waltham Apartment is $2,200 at ReNew Waltham.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Waltham Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Waltham is starting from $2,220 at ReNew Waltham.

What is the most affordable Waltham Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Waltham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at and starts from $2,600.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

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