Cheap Homes for Rent in the Waverly Square Neighborhood of Belmont, MA from $1,100 (76 Rentals)

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property at 86 Prentiss St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

86 Prentiss St, Unit 2

86 Prentiss St
WatertownMA02472
property at 333 Massachusetts Ave

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Oct 1

333 Massachusetts Ave

ArlingtonMA02474

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property at 86 Prentiss St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

86 Prentiss St

WatertownMA02472
property at 100 Summer St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

100 Summer St

WatertownMA02472
property at 73 Charlesbank Rd

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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73 Charlesbank Rd, Unit 202AZ

73 Charlesbank Rd
NewtonMA02458

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property at 109 Warren St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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109 Warren St

WatertownMA02472
property at 34 Hamilton Rd

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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34 Hamilton Rd, Unit 206

34 Hamilton Rd
ArlingtonMA02474

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property at 125 Trapelo Rd

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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125 Trapelo Rd

BelmontMA02478
property at 151 Coolidge Ave

$2,350 - $3,500

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$2,350

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1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

151 Coolidge Ave

WatertownMA02472
property at 8 Riverside St

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8 Riverside St

WatertownMA02472

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Waverly Square, Belmont, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Waverly Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Waverly Square area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at 805 Mount Auburn St priced from $1,850. Newton Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,095. Here are the most affordable Waverly Square apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
805 Mount Auburn StStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
Newton GardensStudioStudio,1BA$2,095
River Park Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath (Flat/Income-Restricted)1BR,1BA$2,240
Silver Lake ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,300
Watermills1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waverly Square, MA

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waverly Square area is the $0.30 price per square foot 11 Hill Rd Model at 11 Hill Rd, Unit 11 Hill in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Waverly Square apartment is the 60 Vineland St Model at 60 Vineland St, Unit 60 starting at $2,975 with a $0.30 price per square foot in the Allston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waverly Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
11 Hill Rd, Unit 11 Hill11 Hill Rd2BR,2BA$0.30
60 Vineland St, Unit 6060 Vineland St2BR,1.5BA$0.30
8 Homer St8 Homer St3BR,1BA$0.28
11 Nichols Ave, Unit #311 Nichols Ave1BR,1BA$1.15
35 Jewett St, Unit 235 Jewett St4BR,1.5BA$1.63
41 Loomis St, Unit 4141 Loomis St3BR,2BA$2.03
384 School St, Unit 1384 School St2BR,1BA$2.14
163 Belmont St, Unit Room163 Belmont St3BR,1BA$0.91
13 Morse St, Unit 13 Morse street13 Morse St2BR,1BA$1.70
28 Commonwealth Rd, Unit 328 Commonwealth Rd1BR,1BA$2.00

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Waverly Square, Belmont, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Waverly Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Waverly Square?

There are currently 302 Apartments for Rent in Waverly Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $12,159. There are also 312 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waverly Square ranging from $1,100 to $16,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Waverly Square?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Waverly Square ranges from $1,100 to $16,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,381.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Waverly Square?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Waverly Square range from $1,000 to $7,570, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,000 to $6,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,250.

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