Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cambridge Reservoir Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $1,350 (12 Rentals)

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The Point at Waltham
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$1,648 - $13,200

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Base Rent$1,648 - $13,200

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Point at Waltham

341 2nd AveWaltham, MA 02451
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144 School St, Unit 1L
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

144 School St, Unit 1L

144 School StWaltham, MA 02451
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196 Dale St, Unit 1
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

196 Dale St, Unit 1

196 Dale StWaltham, MA 02451
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ReNew Waltham
$2,299 - $5,619

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Base Rent$2,299 - $5,619

Total Monthly Price$2,299 - $5,619
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

ReNew Waltham

20 Middlesex CirWaltham, MA 02452
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Waltham Overlook
$2,345 - $3,405

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Base Rent$2,345 - $3,405

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1 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Waltham Overlook

15 Dolores AveWaltham, MA 02452
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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 Studio unit found at The Point at Waltham priced from $1,648. J.E. Furnished Apartments of Waltham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,325. Here are the most affordable Cambridge Reservoir apartments for rent in Waltham, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Point at WalthamS1 (Income Restricted)Studio, 1BA$1,648
J.E. Furnished Apartments of WalthamFurnished StudioStudio, 1BA$2,325
ReNew WalthamAdams1BR, 1BA$2,479
Waltham OverlookA1BR1BR, 1BA$2,665
Briar Glen VillageThe Tamarack1BR, 1BA$2,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambridge Reservoir, MA

As of September 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cambridge Reservoir area is the $2.53 price per square foot 23 Weston St Model at 23 Weston St, Unit 21 in the North Waltham neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Cambridge Reservoir apartment is the 36 Newton St Model at 36 Newton St, Unit 36 Newton street in the Rock Meadow neighborhood starting at $2,695 with a $2.07 price per square foot. 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.
23 Weston St, Unit 2123 Weston St4BR, 3BA$2.53
36 Newton St, Unit 36 Newton street36 Newton St2BR, 1BA$2.07
Avalon at LexingtonB22BR, 2BA$2.78
24 Elson Rd, Unit 224 Elson Rd4BR, 1BA$2.73
196 Dale St, Unit 1196 Dale St1BR, 1BA$2.00
Avalon Bear Hill8521BR, 1BA$3.51
The Ridge1 Bed/1 Bath-A11BR, 1BA$3.70
Briar Glen VillageThe Tamarack1BR, 1BA$3.59
Waltham OverlookA1BR1BR, 1BA$3.70
1628 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 16281628 Massachusetts Ave1BR, 1BA$2.56

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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 $2,970.

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

The cheapest apartment in Cambridge Reservoir is ReNew Waltham which is listed at $2,479, while the average apartment in Cambridge Reservoir costs $3,078.

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 2 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 $234 which is $2,844 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cambridge Reservoir.

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