Cheap Homes for Rent in Waban, MA from $1,000 (29 Rentals)

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property at 62 Brown St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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62 Brown St

WalthamMA02453
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
property at 175 Adams St

$1,900 - $2,600

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$1,900 - $2,600

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$1,900 - $2,600

1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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175 Adams St

NewtonMA02458
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

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property at 206 High St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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206 High St

WalthamMA02453
property at 158 Adams St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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158 Adams St

NewtonMA02458
property at 1143 Beacon St

$2,199

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$2,199

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$2,199

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1143 Beacon St

NewtonMA02461

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property at 240 Crescent St

$2,225

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$2,225

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$2,225

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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240 Crescent St

WalthamMA02453
property at 12 Lincoln St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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12 Lincoln St

NewtonMA02461
property at 12 Lincoln St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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12 Lincoln St

NewtonMA02461

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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 25 Westfield Rd

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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25 Westfield Rd, Unit 1

25 Westfield Rd
NewtonMA02465

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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. Silver Lake Apartments in the Bemis neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Waban apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lincoln Street ApartmentsA1M1BR,1BA$2,250
Silver Lake ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,300
Newton GardensOne Bedroom Style 21BR,1BA$2,345

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waban, MA and Nearby

As of March 16, 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 Waban

What type of rentals are currently available in Waban?

There are currently 274 Apartments for Rent in Waban, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,325 to $12,000. There are also 155 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waban ranging from $1,010 to $22,500.

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 $1,010 to $22,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,766.

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 $8,049, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,695 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,499 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,550.

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