Cheap Homes for Rent in Waban, MA from $1,100 (34 Rentals)

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property at 1011 Washington St

$1,150 - $5,195

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 To 6 Bedroom Rentals

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1011 Washington St

NewtonMA02460
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

25 Ash St
WalthamMA02453

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property at 147 Brown St

$1,925

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$1,925

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$1,925

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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147 Brown St, Unit 2R

147 Brown St
WalthamMA02453
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
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
property at 12 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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12 Lincoln St

NewtonMA02461

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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
property at 86 Prentiss St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

86 Prentiss St

WatertownMA02472
property at 85 Norwood Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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85 Norwood Ave

NewtonMA02459
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

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property at 1932 Washington St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1932 Washington St

NewtonMA02466
property at 6 Norumbega Terrace

$2,300 - $2,500

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom Rentals

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6 Norumbega Terrace

WalthamMA02453
property at 378 A Boylston St

$2,310

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$2,310

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$2,310

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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378 A Boylston St

NewtonMA02459
property at 20 Norumbega Ter

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

20 Norumbega Ter, Unit 2

20 Norumbega Ter
WalthamMA02453
property at 19 Norumbega Ter

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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19 Norumbega Ter, Unit 01

19 Norumbega Ter
WalthamMA02453
property at 210 Hillside Ave

$2,375

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$2,375

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$2,375

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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210 Hillside Ave

NeedhamMA02494

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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 141 Brown St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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141 Brown St, Unit 2F

141 Brown St
WalthamMA02453

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 Lincoln Street Apartments in the Oak Hill neighborhood priced from $2,250. Woodland Park in the Wellesley Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Waban apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lincoln Street ApartmentsA1M1BR,1BA$2,250
Woodland Park2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,600
The KendrickS3Studio,1BA$2,700
The NinesAStudio,1BA$2,912

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waban, MA and Nearby

As of June 16, 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 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
282 Melrose St, Unit 282282 Melrose St2BR,1BA$2.15
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 Waban

What type of rentals are currently available in Waban?

There are currently 257 Apartments for Rent in Waban, MA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $12,000. There are also 227 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waban ranging from $1,100 to $35,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Waban?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Waban ranges from $1,100 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $9,479.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Waban?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Waban range from $2,700 to $7,926, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,000 to $9,650. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,325 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,699.

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