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


ReNew Waltham

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Highlands Waltham, Waltham, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Highlands Waltham?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Highlands Waltham Studio Apartments | $3,473 | $2,159 | $7,240 |
Highlands Waltham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,452 | $2,170 | $10,000+ |
Highlands Waltham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,678 | $2,450 | $10,000+ |
Highlands Waltham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,492 | $2,830 | $10,000+ |
Highlands Waltham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,149 | $3,500 | $5,100 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Highlands Waltham Neighborhood of Waltham, MA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Currents on the Charles | One Bedroom A1A-MMR | 1BR,1BA | $2,209 |
ReNew Waltham | Apex | 1BR,1BA | $2,230 |
The Point at Waltham | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,497 |
Watermills | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,750 |
The Merc | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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15 Bradford St, Unit 15 | 15 Bradford St | 4BR,2.5BA | $2.57 |
19 Banks St, Unit 1 | 19 Banks St | 3BR,2BA | $2.69 |
33 Rich St, Unit 1 | 33 Rich St | 4BR,1BA | $3.21 |
19 Banks St, Unit 1 | 19 Banks St | 3BR,2BA | $3.20 |
Briar Glen Village | The Hickory | 2BR,1BA | $3.20 |
31-33 Rich St | 31-33 Rich St | 4BR,1BA | $3.50 |
90 Francis St | 90 Francis St | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.87 |
The Merc | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $3.85 |
Watermills | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
ReNew Waltham | Boston | 2BR,1BA | $3.78 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHighlands Waltham, Waltham, MA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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