1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Waltham, MA (252 Rentals)

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Charlesbank Estates
$2,350 - $2,625
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$2,350 - $2,980

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

Charlesbank Estates

70 Charles River RdWaltham, MA 02453
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Currents on the Charles
$2,563 - $3,109
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$2,454 - $3,840
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$15

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$2,469 - $3,855
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Currents on the Charles

36 River StWaltham, MA 02453
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Avalon Bear Hill
$3,176 - $3,680
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$3,181 - $4,858
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$65

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$3,246 - $4,923
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Avalon Bear Hill

1449 Main StWaltham, MA 02451
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ReNew Waltham
$2,317 - $3,279
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$2,317 - $4,479

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$2,317 - $4,479
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ReNew Waltham

20 Middlesex CirWaltham, MA 02452
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The Ridge
$2,898 - $11,706
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$2,920 - $11,706

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The Ridge

55 Ridge LnWaltham, MA 02452
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Waltham Overlook
$2,290 - $2,845
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$2,290 - $3,840

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 18

Waltham Overlook

15 Dolores AveWaltham, MA 02452
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Longview Place
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$2,764 - $2,849
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$2,764 - $4,792

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$2,764 - $4,792
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Longview Place

70-80 Hope AveWaltham, MA 02453
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150 Crescent St, Unit 150
$1,900
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$1,900

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$1,900
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150 Crescent St, Unit 150

150 Crescent StWaltham, MA 02453
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$8,509

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$8,088
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$421

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$8,509

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 25

1449 Main St

WalthamMA02451

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property at 48 Charlesbank Way

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

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48 Charlesbank Way

WalthamMA02453
property at 368 Lincoln St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

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368 Lincoln St

WalthamMA02451
property at 10 Exchange Ct

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

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Available Sep 1

10 Exchange Ct

WalthamMA02451
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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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396 Newton St
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396 Newton St

396 Newton StWaltham, MA 02453
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32-38 Amory Rd
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32-38 Amory Rd

32-38 Amory RdWaltham, MA 02453
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15 Lawrence St
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15 Lawrence St

15 Lawrence StWaltham, MA 02451
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90-96 Bacon St
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90-96 Bacon St

90-96 Bacon StWaltham, MA 02451
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59 Chestnut St
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59 Chestnut St

59 Chestnut StWaltham, MA 02453
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71 Francis St
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71 Francis St

71 Francis StWaltham, MA 02451

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655 South St
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655 South St

655 South StWaltham, MA 02453
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68 Hall St
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68 Hall St

68 Hall StWaltham, MA 02453
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52-54 Bedford St
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52-54 Bedford St

52-54 Bedford StWaltham, MA 02453
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85-87 Hammond St
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85-87 Hammond St

85-87 Hammond StWaltham, MA 02451
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30 Appleton St
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30 Appleton St

30 Appleton StWaltham, MA 02453
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605-607 Main St
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605-607 Main St

605-607 Main StWaltham, MA 02452
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61 Dartmouth St
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61 Dartmouth St

61 Dartmouth StWaltham, MA 02453
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24-26 High St
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24-26 High St

24-26 High StWaltham, MA 02453

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Waltham 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 24, 2026

There are currently 14 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Waltham, MA neighborhoods that range in price from $2,290 to $8,491. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Waltham with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Cambridge Reservoir14$3,000$2,290

Largest Available Waltham 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Waltham, MA is found at The Bradford in the East Watertown neighborhood and is 1,253 square feet priced from $4,031. Avalon Bear Hill in the Roberts neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,114 square feet and currently listed start at $3,595. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Waltham:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Bradford1 Bed/1 Bath Den-AD16S1,253 Sq Ft$4,031
Avalon Bear Hill11141,114 Sq Ft$3,595
Avalon at LexingtonA1L1,045 Sq Ft$3,228
Elan Union MarketOne Bedroom One Bathroom (1019 SF)1,019 Sq Ft$3,527
Charlesbank Apartment HomesEmerson925 Sq Ft$2,959
Riverbend on the CharlesA11: 1 Bed 1 Bath922 Sq Ft$3,183
Windsor Village at WalthamThe Dartmouth885 Sq Ft$2,640
Trio NewtonCrafts876 Sq Ft$4,953
Currents on the CharlesOne Bedroom A1GD861 Sq Ft$2,873
River Park Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath (Flat/Income-Restricted)857 Sq Ft$2,300

Cheapest Available Waltham 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 24, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Waltham, MA is the 1BR Model starting from $2,300 at Hamilton Place in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood. The second most affordable Waltham 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed, 1 Bath (Flat/Income-Restricted) Model at River Park Lofts starting at $2,300 in the West End neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Waltham is currently $3,035. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Waltham:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Hamilton Place1BR$2,300
River Park Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath (Flat/Income-Restricted)$2,300
ReNew WalthamAnderson$2,329

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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 Hamilton Place listed at $2,300.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Waltham is $3,035.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Waltham is a 1,253 square feet unit starting from $4,031 at The Bradford.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Waltham is currently 875 sq ft.

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