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Silver Lake Apartments
$2,300 - $2,650
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$2,300 - $2,650

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$2,300 - $2,650
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

Silver Lake Apartments

128 North StNewtonville, MA 02460
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Avalon at Lexington
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$3,398 - $4,527
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$2,937 - $4,470
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$57

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$2,994 - $4,527
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Avalon at Lexington

100 Lexington Ridge DrLexington, MA 02421
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Elan Union Market
$3,152 - $7,366
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$2,156 - $7,366

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$2,156 - $7,366
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Elan Union Market

130 Arsenal StWatertown, MA 02472
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Watertown Square
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$3,335 - $3,585
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$2,485 - $4,210
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$114

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$2,599 - $4,324
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Watertown Square

20 Watertown StWatertown, MA 02472
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Watertown Mews
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$3,403 - $4,415
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$2,567 - $4,802

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$2,567 - $4,802
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Watertown Mews

1 Repton PlWatertown, MA 02472
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16 Whites Ave, Unit 51A
$2,800
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$2,800

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$2,800
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

16 Whites Ave, Unit 51A

16 Whites AveWatertown, MA 02472
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44 Wilson Ave, Unit 2
$2,450
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$2,450

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$2,450
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44 Wilson Ave, Unit 2

44 Wilson AveBelmont, MA 02478
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58 Creeley Rd, Unit 1
$2,600
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$2,600

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$2,600
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58 Creeley Rd, Unit 1

58 Creeley RdBelmont, MA 02478
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281 Lowell Ave, Unit 1
$2,625
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$2,625

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$2,625
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281 Lowell Ave, Unit 1

281 Lowell AveNewton, MA 02460
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120 Trapelo Rd
$2,795
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$2,795

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$2,795
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120 Trapelo Rd

120 Trapelo RdBelmont, MA 02478
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31 Middle St, Unit A
$3,400
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$3,400

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$3,400
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31 Middle St, Unit A

31 Middle StNewton, MA 02458
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31 Lawrence St, Unit 31
$3,250
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$3,250

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$3,250
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31 Lawrence St, Unit 31

31 Lawrence StWatertown, MA 02472
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269 Lexington St
$2,600
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$2,600

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$2,600
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269 Lexington St

269 Lexington StWatertown, MA 02472

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28 Austin St
$5,250
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$4,810
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$440

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$5,250
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 8, 2026

28 Austin St

28 Austin StNewton, MA 02460
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28 Austin St
$4,830
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$4,390
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$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,830
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28 Austin St

28 Austin StNewton, MA 02460
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245 Walnut St
$3,315
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$2,900
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$415

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$3,315
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 3, 2026

245 Walnut St

245 Walnut StNewton, MA 02460
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property at 39 Chester Rd

$3,400

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$3,400

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$3,400

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39 Chester Rd

BelmontMA02478
property at 100 Lexington Ridge Dr

$3,710 - $4,560

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$4,560

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$4,560

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Available Dec 31

100 Lexington Ridge Dr

LexingtonMA02421
property at 33 Evans St

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

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33 Evans St

WatertownMA02472
property at 71 Cherry St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

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71 Cherry St

NewtonMA02465
property at 1000 Main Campus Dr

$4,180 - $4,840

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$4,210

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$4,210

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Available Jan 1, 2026

1000 Main Campus Dr

LexingtonMA02421

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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Waltham Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Waltham with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Waltham is at River Park Lofts listed at $2,350.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Waltham Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Waltham is $3,431.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Waltham Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Waltham is a 1,728 square feet unit starting from $2,820 at River Park Lofts.

What is the average size for Waltham 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Waltham is currently 1,209 sq ft.

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