Cheap Apartments for Rent in Waban, MA from $1,000 (52 Rentals)

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84 Walker St, Unit 1 - room
$1,200
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$1,200

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84 Walker St, Unit 1 - room

84 Walker StNewton, MA 02460
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287 Elliot St, Unit 12
$1,700
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$1,700

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$1,700
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287 Elliot St, Unit 12

287 Elliot StNewton, MA 02464
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40 Sumner St, Unit 40 Sumner Street
$1,850
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$1,850

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$1,850
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40 Sumner St, Unit 40 Sumner Street

40 Sumner StNewton, MA 02459
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36 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 2
$1,900
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$1,900

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$1,900
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36 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 2

36 Pennsylvania AveNewton, MA 02464
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979 Chestnut St
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
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979 Chestnut St

979 Chestnut StNewton, MA 02464
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272 Grove St
$2,175
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$2,175

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$2,175
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272 Grove St

272 Grove StAuburndale, MA 02466
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229 River St, Unit 1
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
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229 River St, Unit 1

229 River StNewton, MA 02465
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1143 Beacon St
$2,295
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$2,295

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$2,295
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1143 Beacon St

1143 Beacon StNewton, MA 02461
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391 Langley Rd, Unit 2
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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391 Langley Rd, Unit 2

391 Langley RdNewton, MA 02459
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391 Langley Rd, Unit 2
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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391 Langley Rd, Unit 2

391 Langley RdNewton, MA 02459
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152 Brown St, Unit #1R
$2,350
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$2,350

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$2,350
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152 Brown St, Unit #1R

152 Brown StWaltham, MA 02453
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141 Brown St, Unit 2
$2,350
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$2,350

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$2,350
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141 Brown St, Unit 2

141 Brown StWaltham, MA 02453
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160 Brown St, Unit 1R
$2,350
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$2,350

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$2,350
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160 Brown St, Unit 1R

160 Brown StWaltham, MA 02453
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139 Lowell St, Unit 3
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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139 Lowell St, Unit 3

139 Lowell StWaltham, MA 02453
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139 Lowell St, Unit 3
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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139 Lowell St, Unit 3

139 Lowell StWaltham, MA 02453
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Ardemore At Wellesley
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ardemore At Wellesley

4-6 Cedar StWellesley, MA 02481
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177 Robbins St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

177 Robbins St

177-181 Robbins StWaltham, MA 02453
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Woodland Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Park

264 Grove StAuburndale, MA 02466

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Waban, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waban, MA

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waban area is the $0.21 price per square foot 344 Cherry St Model at 344 Cherry St, Unit 1 in the in the Wellesley Farms neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Waban apartment is the 161 Adams St Model at 161 Adams St, Unit 14 starting at $2,100 with a $0.21 price per square foot in the Newton Centre neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waban apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
344 Cherry St, Unit 1344 Cherry St1BR,1BA$0.21
161 Adams St, Unit 14161 Adams St1BR,1BA$0.21
45 Wyman St, Unit 1A45 Wyman St1BR,1BA$0.21
497 Boylston St, Unit 003497 Boylston St1BR,1BA$0.21
175 Walnut St, Unit 2R175 Walnut St1BR,1BA$0.21
183 Adams St, Unit 21183 Adams St1BR,1BA$0.21
33 Paul St, Unit 2033 Paul St1BR,1BA$0.21
268 Grove St, Unit 2-A268 Grove St1BR,1BA$0.21
200 Sumner St, Unit 2B200 Sumner St1BR,1BA$0.21
8 Mechanic St, Unit 1F8 Mechanic St1BR,1BA$0.21

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Walk Score®

55 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

50 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 Woodland Park listed at $2,200.

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 $2,199 at Newton Gardens.

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