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property at 25 Ash St

25 Ash St, Unit 03

25 Ash St
WalthamMA02453

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property at 206 High St

206 High St

WalthamMA02453
property at 16 Middle St

16 Middle St, Unit 2

16 Middle St
NewtonMA02458
property at 16 Middle St

16 Middle St, Unit 2

16 Middle St
NewtonMA02458
property at 16 Middle St

16 Middle St, Unit 2

16 Middle St
NewtonMA02458
property at 16 Middle St

16 Middle St

NewtonMA02458
property at 19 Brown St

19 Brown St

WalthamMA02453
property at 100 Summer St

100 Summer St

WatertownMA02472
property at 252 River St

252 River St

WalthamMA02453
property at 73 Adams St

73 Adams St, Unit 06

73 Adams St
WalthamMA02453
property at 457 Washington St

457 Washington St

NewtonMA02458
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Waltham, MA Local Guide

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
Hamilton PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waltham, MA

As of April 05, 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 54 starting at $2,550 with a $0.26 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 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
6 Derby Rd, Unit 66 Derby Rd2BR,1BA$0.28
24 Whites Ave, Unit 54T24 Whites Ave1BR,1BA$0.26
24 Whites Ave, Unit 54A24 Whites Ave1BR,1BA$0.27
696 Beaver St696 Beaver St2BR,1BA$0.28
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Waltham

What type of rentals are currently available in Waltham?

There are currently 945 Apartments for Rent in Waltham, MA with pricing that ranges from $945 to $16,817. There are also 486 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waltham ranging from $1,500 to $25,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Waltham?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Waltham ranges from $1,500 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,033.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Waltham?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Waltham range from $2,600 to $13,315, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,695 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,250.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA

Written by: Amelia Ramstead

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.