Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cambridge Reservoir Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $1,100 (10 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Cambridge Reservoir area of Waltham.

property at 639 Lincoln St

$2,175

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

639 Lincoln St

WalthamMA02451
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Waltham Overlook
$2,230 - $4,180
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Waltham Overlook

15 Dolores AveWaltham, MA 02452
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ReNew Waltham
$2,269 - $4,779
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ReNew Waltham

20 Middlesex CirWaltham, MA 02452
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The Point at Waltham
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$2,562 - $5,538
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The Point at Waltham

341 2nd AveWaltham, MA 02451
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Cambridge Reservoir, Waltham, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cambridge Reservoir Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cambridge Reservoir area of Waltham, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Waltham Overlook priced from $2,230. ReNew Waltham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,269. Here are the most affordable Cambridge Reservoir apartments for rent in Waltham, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waltham OverlookA1AF1BR,1BA$2,230
ReNew WalthamAshworth1BR,1BA$2,269
J.E. Furnished Apartments of WalthamFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$2,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambridge Reservoir, MA

As of June 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cambridge Reservoir area is the $2.69 price per square foot 19 Banks St Model at 19 Banks St, Unit 1 in the in the North Waltham neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Cambridge Reservoir apartment is the B1A Model at The Point at Waltham starting at $3,513 with a $3.17 price per square foot in the Wellington Crossing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cambridge Reservoir apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
19 Banks St, Unit 119 Banks St3BR,2BA$2.69
The Point at WalthamB1A2BR,2BA$3.17
19 Banks St19 Banks St3BR,2BA$3.27
Briar Glen VillageThe Hemlock2BR,2BA$3.14
31-33 Rich St31-33 Rich St4BR,1BA$3.50
Avalon Bear Hill9551BR,1BA$3.27
90 Francis St90 Francis St2BR,1.5BA$2.87
Avalon at LexingtonB12BR,1BA$3.97
The Ridge1 Bed/1 Bath-A11BR,1BA$3.70
Waltham OverlookA1AF1BR,1BA$3.88

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Cambridge Reservoir, Waltham, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cambridge Reservoir Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Cambridge Reservoir?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cambridge Reservoir is under $3,295.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cambridge Reservoir?

The cheapest apartment in Cambridge Reservoir is Waltham Overlook which is listed at $2,230, while the average apartment in Cambridge Reservoir costs $4,896.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cambridge Reservoir?

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 8 regular apartments in Cambridge Reservoir 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 Cambridge Reservoir?

Cheap apartments in Cambridge Reservoir have an average cost of $392 which is $4,504 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cambridge Reservoir.

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