Cheap Apartments for Rent in Waban, MA from $900 (61 Rentals)

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property at 101 Walker St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

101 Walker St

NewtonMA02460
property at 143 Walnut St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

143 Walnut St

NewtonMA02460
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143 Walnut St, Unit Studio
$1,800
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$1,800

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$1,800
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143 Walnut St, Unit Studio

143 Walnut StNewton, MA 02460
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property at 18 Silver Lake Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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18 Silver Lake Ave

NewtonMA02458
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287 Elliot St, Unit 11
$2,100
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$2,100

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$2,100
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287 Elliot St, Unit 11

287 Elliot StNewton, MA 02464
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383 Langley Rd, Unit 5A
$2,195
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$2,195

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$2,195
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383 Langley Rd, Unit 5A

383 Langley RdNewton, MA 02459
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property at 383 Langley Rd

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

383 Langley Rd, Unit apt 5 a

383 Langley Rd
NewtonMA02459

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property at 100 Madison Ave

$2,250 - $2,300

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$2,250 - $2,300

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$2,250 - $2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

100 Madison Ave

NewtonMA02460
property at 173 Adams Ave

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

173 Adams Ave

NewtonMA02465

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property at 31 Auburn St

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 15

31 Auburn St

NewtonMA02465
property at 391 Langley Rd

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

391 Langley Rd, Unit 1

391 Langley Rd
NewtonMA02459
property at 685 Moody St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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685 Moody St

WalthamMA02453
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373 Lexington St, Unit 1
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

373 Lexington St, Unit 1

373 Lexington StAuburndale, MA 02466
property at 14 Wadsworth Ave

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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14 Wadsworth Ave

WalthamMA02453
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6 Norumbega Ter, Unit 10
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

6 Norumbega Ter, Unit 10

6 Norumbega TerWaltham, MA 02453
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property at 87 High St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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87 High St, Unit 1 COPY

87 High St
WalthamMA02453
property at 87 High St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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Available Aug 1

87 High St, Unit 1

87 High St
WalthamMA02453
property at 66 Spring Rd

$2,500 - $3,300

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$2,500

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$2,500

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66 Spring Rd

NeedhamMA02494
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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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property at 61-63-63 Newell Rd

$1,975 - $3,275

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$1,975

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$1,975

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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61-63-63 Newell Rd

NewtonMA02466
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177 Robbins St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

177 Robbins St

177-181 Robbins StWaltham, MA 02453
property at 10 Lincoln St

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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10 Lincoln St

NewtonMA02461

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Waban, MA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Newton GardensOne Bedroom Style 21BR,1BA$2,245
Lincoln Street ApartmentsA1M1BR,1BA$2,250
Silver Lake ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,300
Woodland Park2 Bedroom2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
27 Gammons Rd27 Gammons Rd5BR,4.5BA$2.00
444 Lowell Ave, Unit 2444 Lowell Ave5BR,2BA$2.00
672 Centre St, Unit 1672 Centre St3BR,1BA$1.66
672 Centre St672 Centre St3BR,1BA$1.66
1789 Commonwealth Ave1789 Commonwealth Ave5BR,2BA$1.94
115 Withington Rd115 Withington Rd3BR,1BA$1.80
209-211 Langley Rd, Unit 209209-211 Langley Rd2BR,1BA$2.13
115 Withington Rd, Unit 115115 Withington Rd3BR,1BA$2.00
9 Keefe Ave, Unit 19 Keefe Ave2BR,1BA$2.00
287 Elliot St, Unit 287-12287 Elliot St1BR,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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