
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Waban, MA from $900 (61 Rentals)
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Room in Shared 5 bed/2.5 bath home, Unit C

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Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home, Unit D

Room in Shared 5 bed/2.5 bath home, Unit D

Room in Shared 5 bed/2.5 bath home, Unit A

101 Walker St

143 Walnut St, Unit STUDIO

143 Walnut St

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143 Walnut St, Unit Studio
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28 Austin St, Unit SI FL2-ID976

145 Brown St, Unit 2R

18 Silver Lake Ave

252 Ash St, Unit 2

18 Lincoln St, Unit 2

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287 Elliot St, Unit 287-12

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287 Elliot St, Unit 11

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383 Langley Rd, Unit 5A

383 Langley Rd, Unit apt 5 a

175 Adams St, Unit 42
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175 Adams St, Unit 45

Newton Gardens

19 Norumbega Terrace, Unit 1

100 Madison Ave

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198 Concord St, Unit 16

173 Adams Ave

175 Adams St, Unit 35

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Silver Lake Apartments

175 Adams St, Unit 33

175 Adams St, Unit 15
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36 Eden Ave, Unit 36A

31 Auburn St

391 Langley Rd, Unit 1

685 Moody St

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373 Lexington St, Unit 1

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1024 Chestnut St, Unit 2A

14 Wadsworth Ave

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80 Robbins St, Unit 3

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6 Norumbega Ter, Unit 10

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180 Adams St, Unit #403
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87 High St, Unit 1 COPY

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25 Westfield Rd, Unit STU W. Newton

87 High St, Unit 1

66 Spring Rd

Ardemore At Wellesley

Concord Street Apartments

61-63-63 Newell Rd

177 Robbins St

10 Lincoln St

Farwell Street Apartments
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Waban, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Waban?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waban Studio Apartments | $2,765 | $1,650 | $3,865 |
| Waban 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,223 | $950 | $4,926 |
| Waban 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,862 | $2,400 | $6,078 |
| Waban 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,323 | $2,700 | $7,926 |
| Waban 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,410 | $3,699 | $5,600 |
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Cheapest Available Waban Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Waban, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Newton Gardens in the Bemis neighborhood priced from $2,245. Lincoln Street Apartments in the Oak Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Waban apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Gardens | One Bedroom Style 2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,245 |
| Lincoln Street Apartments | A1M | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| Silver Lake Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,300 |
| Woodland Park | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waban, MA and Nearby
As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waban area is the $2.00 price per square foot 27 Gammons Rd Model at 27 Gammons Rd in the in the Wellesley Hills neighborhood starting from $12,000. The second greatest value Waban apartment is the 444 Lowell Ave Model at 444 Lowell Ave, Unit 2 starting at $4,000 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Thompsonville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waban apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Gammons Rd | 27 Gammons Rd | 5BR,4.5BA | $2.00 |
| 444 Lowell Ave, Unit 2 | 444 Lowell Ave | 5BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| 672 Centre St, Unit 1 | 672 Centre St | 3BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| 672 Centre St | 672 Centre St | 3BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| 1789 Commonwealth Ave | 1789 Commonwealth Ave | 5BR,2BA | $1.94 |
| 115 Withington Rd | 115 Withington Rd | 3BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 209-211 Langley Rd, Unit 209 | 209-211 Langley Rd | 2BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| 115 Withington Rd, Unit 115 | 115 Withington Rd | 3BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 9 Keefe Ave, Unit 1 | 9 Keefe Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 287 Elliot St, Unit 287-12 | 287 Elliot St | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waban Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Waban?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Waban is at The Kendrick listed at $2,835.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Waban Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Waban Apartment is $2,245 at Newton Gardens.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Waban Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Waban is starting from $2,300 at Silver Lake Apartments.
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