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Waltham 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 02, 2025

There are currently 79 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Waltham, MA neighborhoods that range in price from $2,125 to $7,427. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Waltham with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Cambridge Reservoir79$2,895$2,125

Largest Available Waltham 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Waltham, MA is found at Avalon at Lexington Hills in the Woodhaven neighborhood and is 1,103 square feet priced from $3,245. Briar Glen Village has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,100 square feet and currently listed start at $2,895. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Waltham:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Avalon at Lexington HillsA6L1,103 Sq Ft$3,245
Briar Glen VillageThe Mulberry1,100 Sq Ft$2,895
Cronin's Landing1 Bedroom S982 Sq Ft$3,040

Cheapest Available Waltham 1 Bedroom Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Newton GardensOne Bedroom$2,199
457 Centre St1 bedroom$2,300

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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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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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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 Newton Gardens listed at $2,199.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Waltham is $3,242.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Waltham is a 1,103 square feet unit starting from $3,245 at Avalon at Lexington Hills.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Waltham is currently 3,759 sq ft.

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