Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands Waltham Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $1,800 (12 Rentals)

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10 Exchange Ct

WalthamMA02451
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5 Wellington Ave

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763 Main St

WalthamMA02451
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33 Middle St

WalthamMA02451
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82 Exchange St
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
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82 Exchange St

82 Exchange StWaltham, MA 02451
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property at 124 Bacon St

124 Bacon St, Unit B

124 Bacon St
WalthamMA02451
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10 Middle Street Ct, Unit 4

10 Middle Street Ct
WalthamMA02451
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84 Exchange St
$2,400
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$2,400

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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

84 Exchange St

84 Exchange StWaltham, MA 02451
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16 Winter St, Unit 18C

16 Winter St
WalthamMA02451

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Highlands Waltham, Waltham, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highlands Waltham Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alexan WalthamA1-21BR,1BA$2,615
The Point at WalthamA11BR,1BA$2,708

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands Waltham, MA

As of October 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highlands Waltham area is the $0.38 price per square foot 19 Banks St Model at 19 Banks St, Unit #1 in the in the North Waltham neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Highlands Waltham apartment is the 63 Bacon St Model at 63 Bacon St, Unit 2 starting at $4,600 with a $2.19 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
19 Banks St, Unit #119 Banks St3BR,2BA$0.38
63 Bacon St, Unit 263 Bacon St3BR,3.5BA$2.19
19 Banks St, Unit 119 Banks St3BR,2BA$2.69
19 Banks St19 Banks St3BR,2BA$3.27
82 Exchange St82 Exchange St1BR,1BA$2.19
84 Exchange St84 Exchange St2BR,1BA$2.39
31-33 Rich St31-33 Rich St4BR,1BA$3.50
90 Francis St90 Francis St2BR,1.5BA$2.87
The Point at WalthamA11BR,1BA$4.01
Alexan WalthamA81BR,1BA$4.71

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Highlands Waltham, Waltham, MA

Ranked #7

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Highlands Waltham Neighborhood in Waltham, MA

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

46 / 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 the price of a cheap apartment in Highlands Waltham?

The cheapest apartment in Highlands Waltham is Alexan Waltham which is listed at $2,615, while the average apartment in Highlands Waltham costs $5,020.

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 98 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 $3,056 which is $1,964 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highlands Waltham.

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