Cheap Apartments for Rent in Waban, MA from $1,600 (58 Rentals)

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

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53 Wyman St

53 Wyman StWaban, MA 02468
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property at 21 Highland Terrace

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

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21 Highland Terrace

NeedhamMA02494
property at 2366 Commonwealth Ave

$2,025

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$2,025

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$2,025

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287 Elliot St, Unit 8
$2,250
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$2,250

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$2,250
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287 Elliot St, Unit 8

287 Elliot StNewton, MA 02464
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property at 144 Robbins St

$2,250

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$2,250

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144 Robbins St

WalthamMA02453
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Newton Gardens
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$2,270 - $2,895
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$2,270 - $2,895

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Newton Gardens

129-151 North StNewtonville, MA 02460
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8 Mechanic St
$2,300 - $2,700
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$2,300 - $2,700

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8 Mechanic St

8 Mechanic StNewton, MA 02464
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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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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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50 Hawthorn St
$2,400 - $2,800
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$2,400 - $2,800

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$2,400 - $2,800
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50 Hawthorn St

50 Hawthorn StNewton, MA 02458
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16 Lafayette Rd
$2,450 - $2,850
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$2,450 - $2,850

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$2,450 - $2,850
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16 Lafayette Rd

16 Lafayette RdNewton, MA 02462
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property at 756 Moody St

$2,475

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$2,475

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$2,475

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756 Moody St

WalthamMA02453
property at 54 Williams St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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54 Williams St

NewtonMA02458
property at 518 Watertown St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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518 Watertown St

NewtonMA02460

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property at 77 Wyman St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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77 Wyman St

NewtonMA02468
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200 Sumner St
$2,500 - $2,900
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$2,500 - $2,900

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$2,500 - $2,900
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200 Sumner St

200 Sumner StNewton, MA 02459
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33 Paul St
$2,500 - $2,800
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$2,500 - $2,800

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$2,500 - $2,800
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33 Paul St

33 Paul StNewton, MA 02459
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The Kendrick
$2,503 - $6,010
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$2,503 - $6,010

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The Kendrick

275 2nd AveNeedham, MA 02494
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The Nines
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$2,541 - $18,517
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$2,541 - $18,517

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The Nines

40 William StWellesley, MA 02481
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property at 93 Claremont St

$2,600

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$2,600

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93 Claremont St

NewtonMA02458
property at 56-58-58 Lexington St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

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Waban, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Waban Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Waban, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Lincoln Street Apartments in the Oak Hill neighborhood priced from $2,250. Newton Gardens in the Bemis neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,270. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Waban apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lincoln Street ApartmentsA1M1BR,1BA$2,250
Newton GardensOne Bedroom Style 21BR,1BA$2,270
Silver Lake ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waban, MA

As of March 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waban area is the $0.39 price per square foot 84 Walker St Model at 84 Walker St, Unit 2 in the in the Newton Centre neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value Waban apartment is the 262 Lake Ave Model at 262 Lake Ave, Unit 3 starting at $2,395 with a $0.24 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.
84 Walker St, Unit 284 Walker St3BR,1BA$0.39
262 Lake Ave, Unit 3262 Lake Ave2BR,1BA$0.24
2044 Beacon St, Unit 22044 Beacon St4BR,4BA$0.54
1143 Beacon St, Unit #21143 Beacon St2BR,1BA$0.27
282 Grove St, Unit 9282 Grove St1BR,1BA$0.23
286 Grove St, Unit 3286 Grove St1BR,1BA$0.24
108 Walnut St, Unit 108108 Walnut St4BR,2BA$1.64
672 Centre St672 Centre St3BR,1BA$1.66
672 Centre St, Unit 1672 Centre St3BR,1BA$1.66
115 Withington Rd115 Withington Rd3BR,1BA$1.80

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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 Nines listed at $2,541.

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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