1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Waltham, MA (261 Rentals)

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Alexan Waltham
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$2,665 - $3,575
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$2,615 - $5,580

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$2,615 - $5,580
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Alexan Waltham

79 Pond StWaltham, MA 02451
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The 305, A Broadstone Community
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$2,831 - $3,761
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$2,722 - $5,523

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$2,722 - $5,523
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The 305, A Broadstone Community

305 Winter StWaltham, MA 02451
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Charlesbank Estates
Rent Specials
$2,300 - $2,400
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$2,300 - $2,975

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$2,300 - $2,975
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 15

Charlesbank Estates

70 Charles River RdWaltham, MA 02453
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ReNew Waltham
Rent Specials
$2,325 - $3,105
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$2,249 - $3,595

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$2,249 - $3,595
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ReNew Waltham

20 Middlesex CirWaltham, MA 02452
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Currents on the Charles
Rent Specials
$2,320 - $2,974
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$2,305 - $3,068
Required Monthly Fees
$15

Total Monthly Price
$2,320 - $3,083
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Currents on the Charles

36 River StWaltham, MA 02453
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The Ridge
$2,939 - $7,410
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$2,939 - $9,750

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$2,939 - $9,750
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The Ridge

55 Ridge LnWaltham, MA 02452
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Waltham Overlook
$2,125 - $3,175
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$2,125 - $3,582

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$2,125 - $3,582
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Waltham Overlook

15 Dolores AveWaltham, MA 02452
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Avalon Bear Hill
$2,436 - $2,776
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$2,436 - $4,370
Required Monthly Fees
$65

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$2,501 - $4,435
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Avalon Bear Hill

1449 Main StWaltham, MA 02451
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Cronin's Landing
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$2,870 - $2,940
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$2,860 - $4,520
Required Monthly Fees
$85

Total Monthly Price
$2,945 - $4,605
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Cronin's Landing

237 Moody StWaltham, MA 02453
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Windsor Village at Waltham
$2,455 - $2,760
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$2,455 - $7,955

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$2,455 - $7,955
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Windsor Village at Waltham

976 Lexington StWaltham, MA 02452
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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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105 Adams St, Unit #02
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
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105 Adams St, Unit #02

105 Adams StWaltham, MA 02453
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82 Exchange St
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
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82 Exchange St

82 Exchange StWaltham, MA 02451
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87 Harvard St, Unit 2
$1,850
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$1,850

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$1,850
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87 Harvard St, Unit 2

87 Harvard StWaltham, MA 02453
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110 Kodiak Way
$3,390
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$3,010
Required Monthly Fees
$380

Total Monthly Price
$3,390
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 29, 2026

110 Kodiak Way

110 Kodiak WayWaltham, MA 02451
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90 Kodiak Way
$3,330
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$2,950
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$380

Total Monthly Price
$3,330
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 8, 2026

90 Kodiak Way

90 Kodiak WayWaltham, MA 02451
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1105 Lexington St

WalthamMA02452

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144 School St

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72 Adams St

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763 Main St

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27 Vernon St

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259 Calvary St

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5 Wellington Ave

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172 River St

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100 Central St

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189 River St

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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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83 Brown St
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83 Brown St

83 Brown StWaltham, MA 02453
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396 Newton St
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396 Newton St

396 Newton StWaltham, MA 02453

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Waltham 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: November 09, 2025

There are currently 69 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Waltham, MA neighborhoods that range in price from $2,125 to $3,761. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Waltham with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Cambridge Reservoir69$2,790$2,125

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 $2,800. Watertown Mews in the West End neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,106 square feet and currently listed start at $3,900. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Waltham:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Whitney TowersC - 1 Bed 1 Bath with separate bonus space1,125 Sq Ft$2,800
Watertown MewsA11D1,106 Sq Ft$3,900
Longview PlaceMelrose1,007 Sq Ft$2,749
Edison on the Charles by WindsorA6 with Den958 Sq Ft$3,420
Gables Arsenal StreetA8955 Sq Ft$3,405
Watertown Square1 Bedroom F942 Sq Ft$2,949

Cheapest Available Waltham 1 Bedroom Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
River Park Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath (Flat/Affordable)$2,130

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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.

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Getting Around Waltham, MA

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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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 $2,130.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Waltham is $2,816.

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 $2,800 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 3,856 sq ft.

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