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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Waltham, MA

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  5. Building Photo - 18 Townsend St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,690+
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,250+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,250 - $1,690
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,250 - $1,690
         - 11 Month Lease

    18 Townsend St

    18 Townsend St, Waltham, MA 02453
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  6. Building Photo - 62 Brown St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,600

    62 Brown St

    62 Brown St, Waltham, MA 02453
  7. Building Photo - 0 Pigeon Ln
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,700

    0 Pigeon Ln

    0 Pigeon Ln, Waltham, MA 02452
  8. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,700

    34 Crescent 4 Crescent Unit 4

    34 Crescent 4 Crescent, Waltham, MA 02453
  9. Building Photo - 48-58 Edge Hill Rd
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,725
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,725
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,725

    48-58 Edge Hill Rd Unit A

    48-58 Edge Hill Rd, Waltham, MA 02451
  10. Building Photo - 25 Ash St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,750
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,750
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,750
         - 12 Month Lease

    25 Ash St Unit 03

    25 Ash St, Waltham, MA 02453
  11. Building Photo - 409 Trapelo Rd
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,800
         - 12 Month Lease

    409 Trapelo Rd Unit #1

    409 Trapelo Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
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  12. Building Photo - 12 Hammond St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,900
         - 12 Month Lease

    12 Hammond St Unit A

    12 Hammond St, Waltham, MA 02451
  13. Building Photo - 124 Bacon St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,900
         - 12 Month Lease

    124 Bacon St Unit B

    124 Bacon St, Waltham, MA 02451
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  14. Building Photo - 175 Adams St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,900+
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,400+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,900 - $2,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,900 - $2,600
         - 12 Month Lease

    175 Adams St

    175 Adams St, Newton, MA 02458
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  15. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,900
         - 12 Month Lease

    16 Maple St Unit 4

    16 Maple St, Waltham, MA 02453
  16. Building Photo - 147 Brown St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,925
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,925
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,925
         - 12 Month Lease

    147 Brown St Unit 2R

    147 Brown St, Waltham, MA 02453
  17. Building Photo - 90 Bacon St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,950

    90 Bacon St Unit 3

    90 Bacon St, Waltham, MA 02451
  18. Building Photo - 243 Lake St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,950

    243 Lake St Unit 1

    243 Lake St, Waltham, MA 02451
  19. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,995
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,995
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,995

    109 Trapelo Rd Unit 4

    109 Trapelo Rd, Waltham, MA 02452
  22. Building Photo - 50-58 Walnut Street Unit B2
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,000
         - 12 Month Lease

    50-58 Walnut Street Unit B2 Unit B2

    50-58-58 Walnut St, Waltham, MA 02453
  23. Building Photo - 50-58 Walnut Street Unit 11
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,000
         - 12 Month Lease

    50-58 Walnut Street Unit 11 Unit 11

    50-58-58 Walnut St, Waltham, MA 02453
  24. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,000
         - 12 Month Lease

    206 High St Unit 1

    206 High St, Waltham, MA 02453
  25. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,000

    206 High St Unit 7

    206 High St, Waltham, MA 02453
  26. Building Photo - 2366 Commonwealth Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,025
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,025
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,025

    2366 Commonwealth Ave Unit 1-3

    2366 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02466
  28. Building Photo - 90 Bacon St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,100

    90 Bacon St Unit 1

    90 Bacon St, Waltham, MA 02451
  29. Building Photo - 17 Carey Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,100

    17 Carey Ave Unit G3

    17 Carey Ave, Watertown, MA 02472
  30. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,100

    158 Adams St

    158 Adams St, Newton, MA 02458
  31. Interior Photo - Waltham Overlook
    1 BED
    $2,120+
    2 BEDS
    $2,600+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,120 - $4,010
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,120 - $4,010
         - 1 Month Lease

    Waltham Overlook

    15 Dolores Ave, Waltham, MA 02452
    (978) 579-1207
  33. Building Photo - 260 River St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,150
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,150
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,150
         - 12 Month Lease

    260 River St Unit 6

    260 River St, Waltham, MA 02453
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  35. Building Photo - 12 Lyman St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,195
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,195
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,195

    12 Lyman St Unit 3

    12 Lyman St, Waltham, MA 02452
  41. Building Photo - 148 Crescent St
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,200
         - 12 Month Lease

    148 Crescent St Unit B

    148 Crescent St, Waltham, MA 02453
  42. Building Photo - 102 Central St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,200

    102 Central St Unit 1

    102 Central St, Waltham, MA 02453
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Waltham at a Glance

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Waltham, MA Apartments for Rent

Known as "Watch City" for its historic role in American watchmaking, Waltham sits 11 miles west of Boston along the Charles River and serves as a center for research and higher education. The city was an early prototype for industrial city planning in the 19th century and is now home to Brandeis University and Bentley University. Those searching for apartments for rent in Waltham will find a competitive market with options ranging from contemporary riverside apartment communities to residences in established neighborhoods like Piety Corner and the Highlands.

Waltham offers convenient access to both city conveniences and natural spaces, making it appealing for renters who want proximity to Boston without the downtown price tag. Moody Street, the city's main thoroughfare often called "Restaurant Row," features an international selection of dining options and independent shops. The Charles River paths provide miles of walking and cycling routes, while parks like Prospect Hill Park and the historic Gore Place estate offer green space for outdoor activities. Commuters benefit from easy access to Route 128 and the Massachusetts Turnpike, with public transit connections to Boston via MBTA bus routes. The presence of two universities and several research companies creates a strong employment base for renters seeking opportunities in education, technology, and business sectors.

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Getting Around Waltham

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71

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
57

Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
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Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Waltham Sr High

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John F Kennedy Middle

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John W. McDevitt Middle School

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Douglas Macarthur Elementary School

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Henry Whittemore Elementary School

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James Fitzgerald Elementary School

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