33 Middle St
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands Waltham Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $2,000 (20 Rentals)
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$2,3001 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1
100 Bacon St, Unit 1
100 Bacon StWaltham, MA 02451
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$2,527 - $5,736
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The Point at Waltham
341 2nd AveWaltham, MA 02451
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$2,5502 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1
1083 Main St, Unit 1
1083 Main StWaltham, MA 02451
43 Rich St
WalthamMA02451
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90 Francis St
90 Francis StWaltham, MA 02451
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16 Winter St, Unit 23A
16 Winter St
WalthamMA02451
41 Winter St
WalthamMA02451
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$2,910Studio Apartments Available Now
52 4th Ave
52 4th AveWaltham, MA 02451
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$2,990 - $5,575
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Alexan Waltham
79 Pond StWaltham, MA 02451
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$2,995Studio Apartments Available Now
32 4th Ave
32 4th AveWaltham, MA 02451
16 Winter St, Unit 35C
16 Winter St
WalthamMA02451
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1123 Main St
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47 Francis St
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16 Winter St
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35 Fiske St
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9 Guinan St, Unit 1
9 Guinan St
WalthamMA02451
9 Guinan St
WalthamMA02451
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39 Bacon St
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1 Wellington St, Unit 1
1 Wellington St
WalthamMA02451
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Highlands Waltham, Waltham, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Highlands Waltham?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands Waltham Studio Apartments | $2,754 | $2,527 | $2,995 |
| Highlands Waltham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,901 | $2,050 | $3,605 |
| Highlands Waltham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,314 | $2,550 | $4,286 |
| Highlands Waltham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,472 | $3,150 | $5,736 |
| Highlands Waltham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,600 | $3,500 | $3,700 |
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Cheapest Available Highlands Waltham Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Point at Waltham | B1E (Income Restricted) | 2BR,2BA | $2,841 |
| Alexan Waltham | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3,940 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands Waltham, MA
As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highlands Waltham 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 Highlands Waltham apartment is the C5 Model at Alexan Waltham starting at $5,425 with a $4.17 price per square foot in the Rock Meadow neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highlands Waltham apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 19 Banks St, Unit 1 | 19 Banks St | 3BR,2BA | $2.69 |
| Alexan Waltham | C5 | 3BR,2BA | $4.17 |
| The Point at Waltham | B1E (Income Restricted) | 2BR,2BA | $2.46 |
| 19 Banks St | 19 Banks St | 3BR,2BA | $3.27 |
| 31-33 Rich St | 31-33 Rich St | 4BR,1BA | $3.50 |
| 90 Francis St | 90 Francis St | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.87 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highlands Waltham Apartments
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 8 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 $1,501 which is $2,877 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highlands Waltham.
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