
Cheap Apartments for Rent in The Island
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1 BED, 1 BATH$2,250Base Rent$2,250Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,250- 12 Month Lease
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1 BED, 1 BATH$2,350Base Rent$2,350Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,350- 12 Month Lease
19 Norumbega Ter Unit 01
19 Norumbega Ter, Waltham, MA 02453 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,650Base Rent$2,650Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,650- 12 Month Lease
91 Staniford St
91 Staniford St, Auburndale, MA 02466 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,650Base Rent$2,650Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,650
58 Lexington St Unit 58
58 Lexington St, Newton, MA 02465 -
2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS$2,700Base Rent$2,700Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,700
209 Riverview Ave Unit 28
209 Riverview Ave, Newton, MA 02466 -
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,400Base Rent$3,400Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,400- 12 Month Lease
57 Adams Ave
57 Adams Ave, Newton, MA 02465 -
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,400Base Rent$3,400Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,400
57 Adams Ave
57 Adams Ave, Newton, MA 02465 -
3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS$3,400Base Rent$3,400Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,400
103 Lexington St Unit 103
103 Lexington St, Newton, MA 02466 -
4 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,800Base Rent$3,800Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,800- 12 Month Lease
14 Underwood Park Unit 2
14 Underwood Park, Waltham, MA 02453 -
4 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,995Base Rent$3,995Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,995- 12 Month Lease
188 Lexington St
188 Lexington St, Newton, MA 02466 -
4 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,995Base Rent$3,995Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,995
188 Lexington St
188 Lexington St, Newton, MA 02466 -
4 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS$4,500Base Rent$4,500Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$4,500- 12 Month Lease
83 Lexington St Unit 1
83 Lexington St, Auburndale, MA 02466
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The Island Neighborhood in Waltham, MA
When looking for cheap apartments in The Island, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in The Island.
Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.
Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 12 cheap apartments available in The Island, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Waltham
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Bentley College 725 Sq Ft $2,571/mo
- Ellison Park 735 Sq Ft $2,628/mo
- Angleside 788 Sq Ft $2,798/mo
- Lakeview 805 Sq Ft $2,839/mo
- South Side 862 Sq Ft $2,843/mo
- Glen Meadow West 877 Sq Ft $2,880/mo
- Bank Square 735 Sq Ft $2,888/mo
- Pond 696 Sq Ft $2,893/mo
- North Waltham 747 Sq Ft $2,901/mo
- Highlands Waltham 707 Sq Ft $2,913/mo
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