Cheap Homes for Rent near Waban, MA from $900 (38 Rentals)

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property at 25 Ash St
$1,750

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,750
12 Month Lease Term
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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25 Ash St, Unit 03

25 Ash St
WalthamMA02453
property at 250 Grove St
$1,792

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Base Rent$1,792

Total Monthly Price$1,792
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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250 Grove St

NewtonMA02466

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property at 147 Brown St
$1,925

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,925

Total Monthly Price$1,925
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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147 Brown St, Unit 2R

147 Brown St
WalthamMA02453
property at 19 Norumbega Terrace
$2,100

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Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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19 Norumbega Terrace

WalthamMA02453
property at 54 Rumford Ave
$2,100

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Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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54 Rumford Ave

WalthamMA02453
property at 46 Rumford Ave
$2,100

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Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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46 Rumford Ave

WalthamMA02453
property at 103 Alder St
$2,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
Affordability

103 Alder St, Unit 1

103 Alder St
WalthamMA02453
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property at 158 Adams St
$2,250

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,250

Total Monthly Price$2,250
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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158 Adams St

NewtonMA02458
property at 1185 Commonwealth Ave
$2,290

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,290

Total Monthly Price$2,290
12 Month Lease Term
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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property at 747 Highland Ave
$2,312

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,312

Total Monthly Price$2,312
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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747 Highland Ave

NeedhamMA02494
property at 1077 Chestnut St
$2,350

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,350

Total Monthly Price$2,350
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1077 Chestnut St

NewtonMA02464
property at 80 Robbins St
$2,475

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,475

Total Monthly Price$2,475
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

80 Robbins St

WalthamMA02453

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property at 250-252 Robbins St
$2,495

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,495

Total Monthly Price$2,495
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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250-252 Robbins St

WalthamMA02453
property at 187 St Mary St
$2,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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187 St Mary St

NeedhamMA02494
property at 37 Lincoln Rd
$2,500

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Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
Available Now
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37 Lincoln Rd, Unit 2

37 Lincoln Rd
NewtonMA02458
property at 278 Grove St
$2,575

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,575

Total Monthly Price$2,575
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

278 Grove St

NewtonMA02466
property at 282 Grove St
$2,575

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,575

Total Monthly Price$2,575
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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282 Grove St

NewtonMA02466
property at 288 Grove St
$2,575

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,575

Total Monthly Price$2,575
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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288 Grove St

NewtonMA02466

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property at 289 Webster St
$2,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,600

Total Monthly Price$2,600
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

289 Webster St

NewtonMA02466
property at 100 Madison Ave
$2,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,600

Total Monthly Price$2,600
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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100 Madison Ave

NewtonMA02460

Waban, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Waban Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodland ParkStudioStudio,1BA$2,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waban, MA and Nearby

As of September 15, 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 170 Adams St Model at 170 Adams St, Unit Adams St. Newton starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 price per square foot in the Newton Centre 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
170 Adams St, Unit Adams St. Newton170 Adams St1BR,1BA$0.22
975 Chestnut St, Unit #2975 Chestnut St2BR,1BA$0.23
984 Chestnut St, Unit 2984 Chestnut St3BR,1.5BA$1.60
209-211 Langley Rd, Unit 209209-211 Langley Rd2BR,1BA$2.13
115 Withington Rd, Unit 115115 Withington Rd3BR,1BA$2.00
34 Orchard Ave, Unit 234 Orchard Ave2BR,2BA$2.21
9 Keefe Ave, Unit 19 Keefe Ave2BR,1BA$2.00
71 Cherry St, Unit 271 Cherry St1BR,1BA$2.30
58 Cherry St, Unit 258 Cherry St2BR,1BA$2.24

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Frequently Asked Questions about Waban

What type of rentals are currently available in Waban?

There are currently 240 Apartments for Rent in Waban, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,500 to $9,000. There are also 186 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waban ranging from $900 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 $900 to $22,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,532.

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 $2,975 to $7,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $9,650. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,995.

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