Cheap Apartments for Rent in Waban, MA from $1,300 (56 Rentals)

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28 Austin St
$1,900
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$1,540
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$1,900
Studio Apartments Available May 14, 2026

28 Austin St

28 Austin StNewton, MA 02460
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property at 979 Chestnut St

979 Chestnut St

NewtonMA02464
property at 21 Highland Terrace

21 Highland Terrace

NeedhamMA02494
property at 1143 Beacon St

1143 Beacon St

NewtonMA02461
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979 Chestnut St
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

979 Chestnut St

979 Chestnut StNewton, MA 02464
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property at 259 Calvary St

259 Calvary St

WalthamMA02453
property at 178 Robbins St

178 Robbins St

WalthamMA02453

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166 Lexington St, Unit 1
$2,250
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$2,250

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$2,250
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166 Lexington St, Unit 1

166 Lexington StAuburndale, MA 02466
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Silver Lake Apartments
$2,300 - $2,650
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$2,300 - $2,650

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$2,300 - $2,650
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

Silver Lake Apartments

128 North StNewtonville, MA 02460
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391 Langley Rd, Unit 2
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

391 Langley Rd, Unit 2

391 Langley RdNewton, MA 02459
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282 Grove St, Unit 11
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

282 Grove St, Unit 11

282 Grove StAuburndale, MA 02466
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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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property at 685 Moody St

685 Moody St

WalthamMA02453
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152 Brown St, Unit #1R
$2,350
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$2,350

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$2,350
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

152 Brown St, Unit #1R

152 Brown StWaltham, MA 02453
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property at 1026 Chestnut St

1026 Chestnut St

NewtonMA02464
property at 717 Boylston St

717 Boylston St

NewtonMA02461
property at 845 Washington St

845 Washington St

BostonMA02460
property at 1139 Beacon St

1139 Beacon St

NewtonMA02461

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property at 22 Melville Ave

22 Melville Ave

NewtonMA02460
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845 Washington St
$2,520
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Base Rent
$2,140
Required Monthly Fees
$380

Total Monthly Price
$2,520
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 20

845 Washington St

845 Washington StNewton, MA 02460
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The Kendrick
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$2,530 - $6,112
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$2,528 - $6,110
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$2

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$2,530 - $6,112
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Kendrick

275 2nd AveNeedham, MA 02494
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property at 12 Park St

12 Park St

WalthamMA02453
property at 130 North St

130 North St

NewtonMA02460
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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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Waban, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waban, MA

As of December 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waban area is the $0.28 price per square foot 50 Hawthorn St Model at 50 Hawthorn St, Unit 2A in the in the Newton Centre neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Waban apartment is the 33 Paul St Model at 33 Paul St, Unit 20 starting at $2,500 with a $0.25 price per square foot in the Oak Hill 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.
50 Hawthorn St, Unit 2A50 Hawthorn St2BR,1BA$0.28
33 Paul St, Unit 2033 Paul St1BR,1BA$0.25
268 Grove St, Unit 2-A268 Grove St1BR,1BA$0.23
69 West St, Unit L369 West St2BR,1BA$0.27
16 Lafayette Rd, Unit 11A16 Lafayette Rd2BR,1BA$0.29
200 Sumner St, Unit 2B200 Sumner St1BR,1BA$0.25
8 Mechanic St, Unit 1F8 Mechanic St1BR,1BA$0.23
45 Wyman St, Unit 2C45 Wyman St1BR,1BA$0.24
53 Wyman St, Unit A-1153 Wyman St2BR,1BA$0.27
262 Lake Ave, Unit 3262 Lake Ave2BR,1BA$0.24

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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 The Kendrick listed at $2,732.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Waban Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Waban Apartment is $2,295 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 $2,650 at Woodland Park.

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