
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Roberts Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,100 (63 Rentals)
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Room in Shared 5 bed/2.5 bath home, Unit C

Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term

25 Ash St, Unit 03, Unit 03

34 Crescent 1 Crescent

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16 Maple St, Unit 4, Unit 4

147 Brown St, Unit 2R, Unit 2R

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33 Adams St, Unit #3, Unit #3

11 Exchange Ct

90 Bacon St
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37 Prospect Street Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

37 Prospect St Ave

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The Point at Waltham

12 Lyman St

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148 Crescent St, Unit B, Unit B

69 Newton St

240 Crescent St

144 Robbins St

270 Grove St, Unit 5

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ReNew Waltham
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88 Charles St

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75 Fuller St, Unit 1, Unit 1

95 Adams St, Unit 8

173 Adams Ave

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282 Grove St, Unit 9, Unit 9

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Charlesbank Estates

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286 Grove St, Unit 3, Unit 3

19 Norumbega Ter, Unit 01, Unit 01

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152 Brown St, Unit #1R, Unit #1R

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150 Crescent St, Unit 150, Unit 150
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150 Brown St, Unit 1L

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25 Maple St, Unit 25-1R, Unit 25-1R

141 Brown St, Unit 2F, Unit 2F

41 Wadsworth Ave

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1595 Commonwealth Ave

78-80 Harvard St

Watch Factory Lofts

41 Angleside Rd, Unit 3, Unit 3

288 Grove St

70 Gardner St
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70 Gardner St, Unit 1, Unit 1

12-14-14 McKenn St

80 Charlesbank Way

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90 Francis St

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274 Grove St, Unit 1, Unit 1

264 Grove St, Unit 8

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268 Grove St, Unit 2, Unit 2

268 Grove St, Unit 10, Unit 10

6 Hammer St, Unit 6, Unit 6

48-58 Edge Hill Rd
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Roberts, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Roberts?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberts Studio Apartments | $2,422 | $1,175 | $3,259 |
| Roberts 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,891 | $1,850 | $4,640 |
| Roberts 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,461 | $2,195 | $4,848 |
| Roberts 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,185 | $2,800 | $5,960 |
| Roberts 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,202 | $3,500 | $5,400 |
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There are currently 63 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Roberts Neighborhood of Boston, MA.
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Cheapest Available Roberts Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Roberts area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term priced from $1,175. ReNew Waltham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,299. Here are the most affordable Roberts apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| ReNew Waltham | Adams | 1BR,1BA | $2,299 |
| The Point at Waltham | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,447 |
| Charlesbank Estates | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,475 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roberts, MA
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Roberts area is the $0.38 price per square foot 19 Banks St Model at 19 Banks St, Unit #1 in the in the North Waltham neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Roberts apartment is the 1383 Washington St Model at 1383 Washington St, Unit #3 starting at $3,600 with a $0.36 price per square foot in the Wellesley Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Roberts apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Banks St, Unit #1 | 19 Banks St | 3BR,2BA | $0.38 |
| 1383 Washington St, Unit #3 | 1383 Washington St | 3BR,1BA | $0.36 |
| 19 Banks St, Unit #1 | 19 Banks St | 3BR,2BA | $0.36 |
| 149 Crescent St, Unit 301 | 149 Crescent St | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.29 |
| 282 Grove St, Unit 9 | 282 Grove St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 286 Grove St, Unit 3 | 286 Grove St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 54 Central St | 54 Central St | 4BR,3.5BA | $2.08 |
| 54 Central St | 54 Central St | 4BR,3.5BA | $2.08 |
| 137 Virginia Rd | 137 Virginia Rd | 4BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| 137 Virginia Rd | 137 Virginia Rd | 4BR,2BA | $1.68 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Roberts Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Roberts?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Roberts is under $2,475.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Roberts?
The cheapest apartment in Roberts is ReNew Waltham which is listed at $2,299, while the average apartment in Roberts costs $8,100.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Roberts?
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 32 regular apartments in Roberts 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 Roberts?
Cheap apartments in Roberts have an average cost of $634 which is $7,466 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Roberts.
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