Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Island Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $1,000 (43 Rentals)

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184 Ash St

WalthamMA02453

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177 Robbins St
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177 Robbins St

177-181 Robbins StWaltham, MA 02453
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266-274 River St
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266-274 River StWaltham, MA 02453
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Island, Waltham, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Island Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Island area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term priced from $1,150. The Point at Waltham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,980. Here are the most affordable Island apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short TermFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,150
The Point at WalthamS1A (Income Restricted)Studio,1BA$1,980
ReNew WalthamApex1BR,1BA$2,230

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Island, MA

As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Island area is the $0.30 price per square foot 49 Francis St Model at 49 Francis St, Unit 1 in the in the North Waltham neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Island apartment is the 283 Lowell Ave Model at 283 Lowell Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,700 with a $0.27 price per square foot in the Thompsonville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Island apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
49 Francis St, Unit 149 Francis St3BR,1BA$0.30
283 Lowell Ave, Unit 1283 Lowell Ave2BR,1BA$0.27
17 Ash St17 Ash St3BR,2BA$0.45
696 Beaver St696 Beaver St2BR,1BA$0.28
1383 Washington St, Unit #31383 Washington St3BR,1BA$0.36
4 Charles Street Ave, Unit #14 Charles Street Ave1BR,1BA$0.23
1383 Washington St, Unit 31383 Washington St3BR,1BA$0.36
1383 Washington St, Unit 31383 Washington St3BR,1BA$0.36
1383 Washington St, Unit 31383 Washington St3BR,1BA$0.36
1383 Washington St, Unit 31383 Washington St3BR,1BA$0.36

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Island, Waltham, MA

Ranked #15

Among neighborhoods in Waltham, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Island Neighborhood in Waltham, MA

Walk Score®

55 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

29 / 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 Island Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Island?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Island is under $2,230.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Island?

The cheapest apartment in Island is ReNew Waltham which is listed at $2,230, while the average apartment in Island costs $7,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Island?

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 Island 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 Island?

Cheap apartments in Island have an average cost of $221 which is $7,279 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Island.

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