Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakeview Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $2,100 (8 Rentals)

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Lakeview, Waltham, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lakeview Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lakeview area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at The Point at Waltham priced from $2,159. ReNew Waltham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,230. Here are the most affordable Lakeview apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Point at WalthamS1A (Income Restricted)Studio,1BA$2,159
ReNew WalthamApex1BR,1BA$2,230
Currents on the CharlesOne Bedroom A1A-MMR1BR,1BA$2,343

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakeview, MA

As of April 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lakeview area is the $3.56 price per square foot C03 Model at Modera Newton in the in the Rock Meadow neighborhood starting from $4,800. The second greatest value Lakeview apartment is the The Faneuil Model at Windsor Village at Waltham starting at $3,190 with a $3.10 price per square foot in the Rock Meadow neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakeview apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Modera NewtonC033BR,2BA$3.56
Windsor Village at WalthamThe Faneuil2BR,1.5BA$3.10
Briar Glen VillageThe Hickory2BR,1BA$3.20
The Merc1BR-D1BR,1BA$3.57
The Ridge1 Bed/1 Bath-A11BR,1BA$3.47
WatermillsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$3.57
Longview PlaceAmherst1BR,1BA$3.77
Waltham OverlookA1BR1BR,1BA$3.44
Currents on the CharlesOne Bedroom A1A-MMR1BR,1BA$3.61
ReNew WalthamBoston2BR,1BA$3.78

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Getting Around the Lakeview Neighborhood in Waltham, MA

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

23 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 Lakeview Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lakeview?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lakeview is under $2,729.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakeview?

The cheapest apartment in Lakeview is ReNew Waltham which is listed at $2,230, while the average apartment in Lakeview costs $3,742.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lakeview?

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 5 regular apartments in Lakeview 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 Lakeview?

Cheap apartments in Lakeview have an average cost of $902 which is $2,840 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakeview.

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