Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands Waltham Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $2,100 (15 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Highlands Waltham area of Waltham.

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Cheapest Available Highlands Waltham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highlands Waltham area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Currents on the Charles priced from $2,209. ReNew Waltham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,230. Here are the most affordable Highlands Waltham apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Currents on the CharlesOne Bedroom A1A-MMR1BR,1BA$2,209
ReNew WalthamApex1BR,1BA$2,230
The Point at WalthamS1Studio,1BA$2,497
WatermillsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$2,750
The Merc1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$2,935

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands Waltham, MA

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highlands Waltham area is the $2.57 price per square foot 15 Bradford St Model at 15 Bradford St, Unit 15 in the in the Wellington Crossing neighborhood starting from $5,100. The second greatest value Highlands Waltham apartment is the 19 Banks St Model at 19 Banks St, Unit 1 starting at $3,500 with a $2.69 price per square foot in the North Waltham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highlands Waltham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
15 Bradford St, Unit 1515 Bradford St4BR,2.5BA$2.57
19 Banks St, Unit 119 Banks St3BR,2BA$2.69
33 Rich St, Unit 133 Rich St4BR,1BA$3.21
19 Banks St, Unit 119 Banks St3BR,2BA$3.20
Briar Glen VillageThe Hickory2BR,1BA$3.20
31-33 Rich St31-33 Rich St4BR,1BA$3.50
90 Francis St90 Francis St2BR,1.5BA$2.87
The Merc1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$3.85
WatermillsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$3.57
ReNew WalthamBoston2BR,1BA$3.78

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Highlands Waltham, Waltham, MA

Ranked #7

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 Highlands Waltham Neighborhood in Waltham, MA

Walk Score®

66 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highlands Waltham Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Highlands Waltham?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Highlands Waltham is under $3,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highlands Waltham?

The cheapest apartment in Highlands Waltham is Currents on the Charles which is listed at $2,209, while the average apartment in Highlands Waltham costs $3,825.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highlands 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 3 regular apartments in Highlands 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 Highlands Waltham?

Cheap apartments in Highlands Waltham have an average cost of $497 which is $3,328 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highlands Waltham.

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