Cheap Homes for Rent in Waltham, MA from $1,000 (76 Rentals)

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property at 337 Central St

$1,110

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$1,110

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$1,110

5 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 31

337 Central St

BostonMA02466
property at 180 River St

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 15

180 River St

WalthamMA02453
property at 243 Lake St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

243 Lake St

WalthamMA02451

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property at 140 College Farm Rd

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

140 College Farm Rd

WalthamMA02451
property at 24 Whites Ave

$2,000 - $2,975

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

24 Whites Ave

WatertownMA02472
property at 14 Stearns St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 15

14 Stearns St

WalthamMA02453
property at 50 Cushing Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

50 Cushing Ave

BelmontMA02478
property at 245 Main St

$2,100 - $2,975

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$2,100

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$2,100

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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245 Main St

WatertownMA02472
property at 89 Cushing St

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

89 Cushing St

WalthamMA02453

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property at 144 School St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

144 School St, Unit 2

144 School St
WalthamMA02451
property at 69 Newton St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

69 Newton St

WalthamMA02453
property at 97 Summer St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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97 Summer St

WatertownMA02472

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property at 87 Arsenal St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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87 Arsenal St

WatertownMA02472
property at 151 Concord St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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151 Concord St

NewtonMA02462
property at 7 Colonial Village Dr

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

7 Colonial Village Dr

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 100 Summer St

$2,250 - $3,200

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

100 Summer St

WatertownMA02472

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property at 173 Adams Ave

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

173 Adams Ave

NewtonMA02465
property at 158 Adams St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

158 Adams St

NewtonMA02458
property at 71 Cherry St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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71 Cherry St

NewtonMA02465
property at 43 Jacqueline Rd

$2,300 - $2,500

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

43 Jacqueline Rd

WalthamMA02452

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Waltham, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Waltham, MA

Pricing Updated: 08/12/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Waltham, MA area range in price from $3,700 to $3,700 with an overall median price of $3,700. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Waltham Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Cambridge Reservoir$3,700$3,7001

Cheapest Available Waltham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Waltham, MA is a Studio unit found at Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term in the Nonantum neighborhood priced from $1,200. The Point at Waltham in the Wellington Crossing neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,648. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Waltham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short TermFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,200
The Point at WalthamS1 (Income Restricted)Studio,1BA$1,648
River Park Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath (Flat/Income-Restricted)1BR,1BA$2,240
Hamilton Place1BR1BR,1BA$2,250
J.E. Furnished Apartments of WalthamFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$2,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waltham, MA

As of August 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waltham area is the $0.28 price per square foot 8 Homer St Model at 8 Homer St in the in the West End neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Waltham apartment is the 83 Lexington St Model at 83 Lexington St, Unit 1 starting at $4,500 with a $2.25 price per square foot in the Wellesley Farms neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waltham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8 Homer St8 Homer St3BR,1BA$0.28
83 Lexington St, Unit 183 Lexington St4BR,2.5BA$2.25
35 Jewett St, Unit 235 Jewett St4BR,1.5BA$1.63
409 Lowell Ave, Unit 409 Lowell Ave409 Lowell Ave3BR,2BA$2.27
65 Olcott St, Unit 165 Olcott St2BR,1BA$1.88
115 Withington Rd, Unit 115115 Withington Rd3BR,1BA$2.00
213 Newton Street, Unit Newton St213 Newton Street3BR,1BA$2.37
21 Salisbury Rd, Unit 121 Salisbury Rd2BR,1BA$2.22
38 Blake St, Unit 138 Blake St3BR,2BA$2.22
20 Broadway Ter, Unit #220 Broadway Ter2BR,1BA$2.19

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Waltham, MA
Population: 62,962

Ranked #600

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Waltham

What type of rentals are currently available in Waltham?

There are currently 640 Apartments for Rent in Waltham, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $11,292. There are also 482 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waltham ranging from $1,025 to $24,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Waltham ranges from $1,025 to $24,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,074.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Waltham range from $1,100 to $7,026, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,700 to $9,650. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,175 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,000.

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