Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Waltham Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $1,100 (31 Rentals)

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177 Robbins St
2 Bedroom Apartments

177 Robbins St

177-181 Robbins StWaltham, MA 02453
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83 Brown St
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83 Brown St

83 Brown StWaltham, MA 02453
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44 School StWeston, MA 02493
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West End Waltham, Waltham, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West End Waltham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West End Waltham 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 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,342. Here are the most affordable West End Waltham 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 WalthamA1D (Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$2,342
ReNew WalthamAllentown1BR,1BA$2,415
Watch Factory LoftsCrono1BR,1BA$2,464
Windsor Village at WalthamThe Dartmouth1BR,1BA$2,545
Waltham OverlookA1BR1BR,1BA$2,575
Edison on the Charles by WindsorS1Studio,1BA$2,660

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End Waltham, MA

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the West End Waltham area is the $2.08 price per square foot 54 Central St Model at 54 Central St in the in the Rock Meadow neighborhood starting from $5,400. The second greatest value West End Waltham apartment is the 54 Central St Model at 54 Central St starting at $5,400 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the Rock Meadow neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West End Waltham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
54 Central St54 Central St4BR,3.5BA$2.08
54 Central St54 Central St4BR,3.5BA$2.08
137 Virginia Rd137 Virginia Rd4BR,2BA$1.49
31 Whittier Ave31 Whittier Ave3BR,2BA$2.05
15 Bradford St, Unit 1515 Bradford St4BR,2.5BA$2.57
210 Adams St210 Adams St4BR,3BA$2.64
51 Taylor St, Unit 451 Taylor St2BR,2BA$2.21
19 Banks St, Unit 119 Banks St3BR,2BA$2.69
April Lane Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.40
21A Stearns St21A Stearns St1BR,1BA$2.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West End Waltham, Waltham, MA

Ranked #11

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 West End Waltham Neighborhood in Waltham, MA

Walk Score®

37 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

29 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West End Waltham Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West End Waltham?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West End Waltham is under $2,660.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West End Waltham?

The cheapest apartment in West End Waltham is The Point at Waltham which is listed at $2,342, while the average apartment in West End Waltham costs $7,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West End 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 6 regular apartments in West End 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 West End Waltham?

Cheap apartments in West End Waltham have an average cost of $297 which is $7,203 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West End Waltham.

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