1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Waltham, MA (247 Rentals)

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Alexan Waltham
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$2,940 - $3,580
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$2,940 - $5,575

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Alexan Waltham

79 Pond StWaltham, MA 02451
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Charlesbank Estates
$2,350 - $2,450
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$2,350 - $2,980

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$2,350 - $2,980
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 15

Charlesbank Estates

70 Charles River RdWaltham, MA 02453
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Currents on the Charles
$2,936 - $3,115
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$2,638 - $3,887
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$15

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$2,653 - $3,902
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 15

Currents on the Charles

36 River StWaltham, MA 02453
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Avalon Bear Hill
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$3,176 - $3,783
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$3,111 - $4,853
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$65

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$3,176 - $4,918
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 18

Avalon Bear Hill

1449 Main StWaltham, MA 02451
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The Ridge
$2,719 - $11,909
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$2,719 - $13,310

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The Ridge

55 Ridge LnWaltham, MA 02452
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ReNew Waltham
$2,317 - $3,309
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$2,317 - $3,899

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$2,317 - $3,899
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ReNew Waltham

20 Middlesex CirWaltham, MA 02452
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Waltham Overlook
$2,290 - $3,270
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$2,290 - $4,130

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Waltham Overlook

15 Dolores AveWaltham, MA 02452
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Longview Place
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$2,852 - $2,967
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$2,852 - $5,506

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$2,852 - $5,506
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Longview Place

70-80 Hope AveWaltham, MA 02453
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22 Daniels Ct, Unit 1
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
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22 Daniels Ct, Unit 1

22 Daniels CtWaltham, MA 02453
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25 Maple St, Unit 25-1R
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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25 Maple St, Unit 25-1R

25 Maple StWaltham, MA 02453
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148 Crescent St, Unit B
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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148 Crescent St, Unit B

148 Crescent StWaltham, MA 02453
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16 Maple St, Unit 4
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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16 Maple St, Unit 4

16 Maple StWaltham, MA 02453
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8 Rumford Ave, Unit 1
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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8 Rumford Ave, Unit 1

8 Rumford AveWaltham, MA 02453
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62 Bedford St
$2,200
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$2,200 - $3,200

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$2,200 - $3,200
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62 Bedford St

62 Bedford StWaltham, MA 02453
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property at 30 Appleton St

$2,225 - $2,995

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$2,225

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$2,225

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Available Sep 1

30 Appleton St

WalthamMA02453
property at 1449 Main St

$4,395 - $5,610

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$4,440
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,815

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Available Aug 11

1449 Main St

WalthamMA02451
property at 89 Trapelo Rd

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

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89 Trapelo Rd

WalthamMA02452
property at 33 Middle St

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

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33 Middle St

WalthamMA02451
property at 22 Summer Ave

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

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22 Summer Ave

WalthamMA02452
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346 Lincoln St
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346 Lincoln St

346 Lincoln StWaltham, MA 02451
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74 School St
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74 School St

74 School StWaltham, MA 02452
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40-46 Amory Rd
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40-46 Amory Rd

40-46 Amory RdWaltham, MA 02453

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64-66 Church St
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64-66 Church St

64-66 Church StWaltham, MA 02452
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80 Charles St
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80 Charles St

80 Charles StWaltham, MA 02453
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9 Barton St
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9 Barton St

9 Barton StWaltham, MA 02453
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6-12 Pratt Ave
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6-12 Pratt Ave

6-12 Pratt AveWaltham, MA 02453
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18 Liberty St
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18 Liberty St

18 Liberty StWaltham, MA 02452
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85-91 Charles St
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85-91 Charles St

85-91 Charles StWaltham, MA 02453
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33 Middle St
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33 Middle St

33 Middle StWaltham, MA 02451

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Waltham 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 09, 2026

There are currently 14 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Waltham, MA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,995 to $4,405. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Waltham with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Cambridge Reservoir14$2,979$1,995

Largest Available Waltham 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Waltham, MA is found at Whitney Towers in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood and is 1,125 square feet priced from $3,200. Elan Union Market in the East Watertown neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,019 square feet and currently listed start at $3,549. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Waltham:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Whitney TowersHigh Demand – Limited Availability!1,125 Sq Ft$3,200
Elan Union MarketOne Bedroom One Bathroom (1019 SF)1,019 Sq Ft$3,549
Gables Arsenal StreetA4B1,011 Sq Ft$3,538
Charlesbank Apartment HomesEmerson925 Sq Ft$3,059
The 305, A Broadstone CommunityA16913 Sq Ft$3,624
Windsor Village at WalthamThe Dartmouth885 Sq Ft$2,596
457 Centre Street1 Bedroom842 Sq Ft$2,600
The Bradford1 Bed/1 Bath Den-AD8811 Sq Ft$3,938
River Park Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath (Flat/Income-Restricted)782 Sq Ft$2,240
Watermills1BR/1.0BA625 Sq Ft$2,650

Cheapest Available Waltham 1 Bedroom Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
River Park Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath (Flat/Income-Restricted)$2,240
Woodland Park1 Bedroom$2,350

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Waltham Overview

Commonly referred to as 'Watch City' thanks to its long and proud history as a city of industry, Waltham is a blue collar city with much to offer. From its stately downtown streets to the abundance of regional sites to see, this arts-friendly hub combines amenities and charm to yield a Massachusetts locale well worthy of consideration.

Why live in Waltham, MA?

From the abundance of public parks and biking paths along the scenic Charles River, to the celebrated museums and eclectic eateries, apartments for rent in Waltham present a fantastic opportunity to get to know this thriving Massachusetts city. With several universities within easy reach and top employers including Bank of America and Verizon helping to grow the local economy, Waltham apartments remain a solid choice for anyone considering a move to the Tri-State area.

Waltham, MA
Population: 62,962

Ranked #600

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Waltham Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Waltham with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Waltham is at River Park Lofts listed at $2,240.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Waltham Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Waltham is $3,071.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Waltham Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Waltham is a 1,125 square feet unit starting from $3,200 at Whitney Towers.

What is the average size for Waltham 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Waltham is currently 800 sq ft.

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