Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bleachery Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $1,900 (19 Rentals)

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266-274 River St
2 Bedroom Apartments

266-274 River St

266-274 River StWaltham, MA 02453
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Waltham Landing
2 Bedroom Apartments

Waltham Landing

431 River StWaltham, MA 02453
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Watertown Mews
1 Bedroom Apartments

Watertown Mews

1 Repton DrWatertown, MA 02472
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Bleachery, Waltham, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bleachery Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bleachery area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at ReNew Waltham priced from $2,455. 166 Main has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,500. Here are the most affordable Bleachery apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ReNew WalthamApex1BR,1BA$2,455
166 Main0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,500
Watertown MewsS2Studio,1BA$2,595
WatermillsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$2,595
Elan Union MarketStudio (539 SF)Studio,1BA$2,610

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bleachery, MA

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bleachery area is the $2.08 price per square foot 54 Central St Model at 54 Central St in the in the Rock Meadow neighborhood starting from $5,400. The second greatest value Bleachery apartment is the 54 Central St Model at 54 Central St starting at $5,400 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the Rock Meadow neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bleachery apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
54 Central St54 Central St4BR,3.5BA$2.08
54 Central St54 Central St4BR,3.5BA$2.08
79 Cushing St79 Cushing St6BR,3BA$2.76
55 Stow St, Unit 255 Stow St3BR,2BA$1.63
51 Taylor St, Unit 451 Taylor St2BR,2BA$2.21
Currents on the CharlesTwo Bedroom B2D2BR,2BA$2.90
Edison on the Charles by WindsorB4c2BR,2BA$3.16
252 River St, Unit 252 River Street252 River St2BR,1BA$2.81
WatermillsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$3.44
104 Calvary St, Unit 104R104 Calvary St2BR,1BA$3.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bleachery, Waltham, MA

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in Waltham, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Bleachery Neighborhood in Waltham, MA

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

68 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

40 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bleachery Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Bleachery?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bleachery is under $2,755.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bleachery?

The cheapest apartment in Bleachery is ReNew Waltham which is listed at $2,455, while the average apartment in Bleachery costs $6,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bleachery?

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 7 regular apartments in Bleachery 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 Bleachery?

Cheap apartments in Bleachery have an average cost of $292 which is $5,908 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bleachery.

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