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property at 25 Ash St

25 Ash St, Unit 03

25 Ash St
WalthamMA02453
property at 33 Chandler St

33 Chandler St

NewtonMA02458
property at 51 Jacqueline Rd

51 Jacqueline Rd

WalthamMA02452

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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
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16 Middle St

NewtonMA02458
property at 252 River St

252 River St

WalthamMA02453
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Waltham, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Waltham Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short TermFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,150
ReNew WalthamApex1BR,1BA$2,230

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waltham, MA

As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waltham area is the $0.26 price per square foot 24 Whites Ave Model at 24 Whites Ave, Unit 54 in the in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Waltham apartment is the 18 Maple St Model at 18 Maple St, Unit 1 starting at $2,850 with a $0.29 price per square foot in the East Watertown 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.
24 Whites Ave, Unit 5424 Whites Ave1BR,1BA$0.26
18 Maple St, Unit 118 Maple St3BR,1BA$0.29
113 Highland Ave, Unit 1113 Highland Ave2BR,1BA$0.32
111 Highland Ave, Unit 1111 Highland Ave2BR,1BA$0.32
111-113 Highland Ave, Unit 1111-113 Highland Ave2BR,1BA$0.32
283 Lowell Ave, Unit 1283 Lowell Ave2BR,1BA$0.27
6 Derby Rd, Unit 66 Derby Rd2BR,1BA$0.28
248 Main St, Unit 5.3248 Main St2BR,2BA$0.28
122 Trapelo Rd, Unit #33122 Trapelo Rd1BR,1BA$0.22
488 Centre St, Unit 1488 Centre StStudio ,1BA$0.23

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Frequently Asked Questions about Waltham

What type of rentals are currently available in Waltham?

There are currently 845 Apartments for Rent in Waltham, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $20,680. There are also 518 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waltham ranging from $1,100 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 $1,100 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,211.

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 $2,700 to $15,723, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,600 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,000.

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