Cheap Apartments for Rent in Waban, MA from $1,200 (79 Rentals)

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53 Wyman St
$2,350 - $2,700
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$2,350 - $2,700

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

53 Wyman St

53 Wyman StWaban, MA 02468
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property at 19 Union St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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19 Union St

NeedhamMA02494
property at 25 Ash St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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25 Ash St, Unit 03, Unit 03

25 Ash St
WalthamMA02453

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property at 96 Orange St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

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96 Orange St

WalthamMA02453
property at 147 Brown St

$1,925

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$1,925

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$1,925

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147 Brown St, Unit 2R, Unit 2R

147 Brown St
WalthamMA02453
property at 20 Highland Terrace

$1,925

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$1,925

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$1,925

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20 Highland Terrace

NeedhamMA02494
property at 151 Adams St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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151 Adams St

WalthamMA02453

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property at 240 Crescent St

$2,225

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$2,225

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$2,225

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240 Crescent St

WalthamMA02453
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203 Ash St, Unit 1, Unit 1
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

203 Ash St, Unit 1, Unit 1

203 Ash StWaltham, MA 02453
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property at 173 Adams Ave

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

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173 Adams Ave

NewtonMA02465
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8 Mechanic St
$2,300 - $2,700
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$2,300 - $2,700

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$2,300 - $2,700
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

8 Mechanic St

8 Mechanic StNewton, MA 02464
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property at 19 Norumbega Ter

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

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19 Norumbega Ter, Unit 01, Unit 01

19 Norumbega Ter
WalthamMA02453
property at 440 Newtonville Ave

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

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440 Newtonville Ave

NewtonMA02460
property at 41 Wadsworth Ave

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

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41 Wadsworth Ave

WalthamMA02453

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Waban, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Waban Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lincoln Street ApartmentsA1M1BR,1BA$2,250
Silver Lake ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waban, MA

As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waban area is the $0.23 price per square foot 282 Grove St Model at 282 Grove St, Unit 9 in the in the Wellesley Hills neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Waban apartment is the 286 Grove St Model at 286 Grove St, Unit 3 starting at $2,350 with a $0.24 price per square foot in the Wellesley Hills 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.
282 Grove St, Unit 9282 Grove St1BR,1BA$0.23
286 Grove St, Unit 3286 Grove St1BR,1BA$0.24
262 Lake Ave, Unit 3262 Lake Ave2BR,1BA$0.24
1143 Beacon St, Unit #21143 Beacon St2BR,1BA$0.27
1383 Washington St, Unit #31383 Washington St3BR,1BA$0.36
84 Walker St, Unit 284 Walker St3BR,1BA$0.39
2044 Beacon St, Unit 22044 Beacon St4BR,4BA$0.54
672 Centre St672 Centre St3BR,1BA$1.66
672 Centre St, Unit 1672 Centre St3BR,1BA$1.66
672 Centre St, Unit #1672 Centre St3BR,1BA$1.66

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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 $2,590.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Waban Apartment is $2,250 at Lincoln Street Apartments.

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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