Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Highlands Waltham Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $2,170 (6 Rentals)

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Highlands Waltham?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Highlands Waltham Studio Apartments | $3,737 | $2,159 | $7,703 |
Highlands Waltham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,233 | $2,170 | $10,000+ |
Highlands Waltham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,643 | $2,350 | $10,000+ |
Highlands Waltham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,601 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
Highlands Waltham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,290 | $3,500 | $5,100 |
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Getting Around the Highlands Waltham Neighborhood in Waltham, MA
Walk Score®
66 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
45 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
38 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highlands Waltham Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Highlands Waltham?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Highlands Waltham is under $3,095.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highlands Waltham?
The cheapest apartment in Highlands Waltham is ReNew Waltham which is listed at $2,230, while the average apartment in Highlands Waltham costs $3,850.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highlands Waltham?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Highlands Waltham that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Highlands Waltham?
Cheap apartments in Highlands Waltham have an average cost of $449 which is $3,401 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highlands Waltham.
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