Cheap Homes for Rent in Highlands Waltham Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $2,800 (15 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Highlands Waltham area of Waltham.

property at 41 Winter St

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

41 Winter St

WalthamMA02451
property at 16 Winter St

$2,800 - $3,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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16 Winter St

WalthamMA02451

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property at 35 Fiske St

$2,800 - $3,000

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$2,800

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$2,800

3 Bedroom Rentals

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35 Fiske St

WalthamMA02451
property at 9 Guinan St

$2,900

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$2,900

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$2,900

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

9 Guinan St, Unit 1

9 Guinan St
WalthamMA02451
property at 9 Guinan St

$2,900

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$2,900

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$2,900

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

9 Guinan St

WalthamMA02451

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property at 51 Columbus Ave

$3,000

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$3,000

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$3,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

51 Columbus Ave

WalthamMA02451
property at 16 Winter St

$3,100

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$3,100

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$3,100

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

Available Sep 1

16 Winter St, Unit 35C

16 Winter St
WalthamMA02451
property at 39 Bacon St

$3,300

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$3,300

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$3,300

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

39 Bacon St

WalthamMA02451
property at 47 Francis St

$3,300

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$3,300

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$3,300

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Sep 1

47 Francis St

WalthamMA02451

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Cheapest Available Highlands Waltham Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alexan WalthamA1-11BR,1BA$2,990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands Waltham, MA

As of June 21, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
19 Banks St, Unit 119 Banks St3BR,2BA$2.69
Alexan WalthamC53BR,2BA$4.17
19 Banks St19 Banks St3BR,2BA$3.27
31-33 Rich St31-33 Rich St4BR,1BA$3.50
90 Francis St90 Francis St2BR,1.5BA$2.87

Frequently Asked Questions about Highlands Waltham

What type of rentals are currently available in Highlands Waltham?

There are currently 67 Apartments for Rent in Highlands Waltham, MA with pricing that ranges from $2,050 to $5,723. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Highlands Waltham ranging from $2,800 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Highlands Waltham?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Highlands Waltham ranges from $2,800 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,054.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Highlands Waltham?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Highlands Waltham range from $3,000 to $5,723, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $4,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,500.

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