
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Waltham, MA from $1,750 (55 Rentals)


243 Lake St

220 School St

18 Elm St

144 School St
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30 Appleton St

141 Brown St
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56 Lyman St

41 Hull St

949 Washington St
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268 Grove St, Unit 2-A

Newton Gardens
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63 Burnham St, Unit Apartment C

38 Lowell Ave

578 Trapelo Rd
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26 Wiswall St
Waltham, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Waltham?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Waltham Studio Apartments | $2,959 | $1,100 | $8,229 |
Waltham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,230 | $1,750 | $10,000+ |
Waltham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,745 | $2,250 | $10,000+ |
Waltham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,229 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
Waltham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,471 | $3,250 | $6,500 |
Waltham 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,022 | $3,800 | $7,500 |
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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 Cheap Waltham Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Waltham?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Waltham is under $2,199.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Waltham?
The cheapest apartment in Waltham is Newton Gardens which is listed at $2,199, while the average apartment in Waltham costs $6,900.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Waltham?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in Waltham that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Waltham?
Cheap apartments in Waltham have an average cost of $318 which is $6,582 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waltham.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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