Cheap Apartments for Rent in Waban, MA from $1,200 (55 Rentals)

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84 Walker St, Unit 1 - room
$1,200
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$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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40 Sumner St, Unit 40 Sumner Street
$1,800
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$1,800

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$1,800
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40 Sumner St, Unit 40 Sumner Street

40 Sumner StNewton, MA 02459
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property at 32 Brown St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

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32 Brown St

WalthamMA02453
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28 Austin St
$1,910
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$1,550
Required Monthly Fees
$360

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$1,910
Studio Apartments Available May 8, 2027

28 Austin St

28 Austin StNewton, MA 02460
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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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53 Crescent Ave
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
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53 Crescent Ave

53 Crescent AveNewton, MA 02459
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1143 Beacon St, Unit 1
$2,099
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$2,099

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$2,099
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1143 Beacon St, Unit 1

1143 Beacon StNewton, MA 02461
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property at 259 Calvary St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

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259 Calvary St

WalthamMA02453
property at 73 Fuller 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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73 Fuller St

WalthamMA02453
property at 76 Brown St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

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76 Brown St

WalthamMA02453

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256 Lowell Ave, Unit 2
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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256 Lowell Ave, Unit 2

256 Lowell AveNewton, MA 02460
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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
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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
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391 Langley Rd, Unit 2

391 Langley RdNewton, MA 02459
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property at 1026 Chestnut St

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

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1026 Chestnut St

NewtonMA02464
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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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1026 Chestnut St, Unit B
$2,450
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$2,450

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$2,450
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1026 Chestnut St, Unit B

1026 Chestnut StNewton, MA 02464
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property at 674 Boylston St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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674 Boylston St

NewtonMA02459
property at 58 Lexington St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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58 Lexington St

NewtonMA02465
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ardemore At Wellesley

4-6 Cedar StWellesley, MA 02481
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Waban, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Waban Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Newton GardensOne Bedroom Affordable Style 1- Income Guidelines1BR,1BA$2,195
Silver Lake ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waban, MA and Nearby

As of February 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waban area is the $0.25 price per square foot 33 Paul St Model at 33 Paul St, Unit 20 in the in the Oak Hill neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Waban apartment is the 200 Sumner St Model at 200 Sumner St, Unit 2B starting at $2,500 with a $0.25 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.
33 Paul St, Unit 2033 Paul St1BR,1BA$0.25
200 Sumner St, Unit 2B200 Sumner St1BR,1BA$0.25
8 Mechanic St, Unit 1F8 Mechanic St1BR,1BA$0.23
53 Wyman St, Unit A-1153 Wyman St2BR,1BA$0.27
262 Lake Ave, Unit 3262 Lake Ave2BR,1BA$0.24
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
281 Lowell Ave, Unit 2281 Lowell Ave3BR,1.5BA$0.27
1026 Chestnut St, Unit B1026 Chestnut St2BR,1BA$0.25

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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 Aven at Newton Highlands listed at $2,521.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Waban Apartment is $2,195 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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