Cheap Homes for Rent in Waltham, MA from $1,100 (40 Rentals)

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property at 134 Lake St

$950

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$950

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$950

Studio, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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134 Lake St

WalthamMA02451

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property at 25 Oakland St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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25 Oakland St

WatertownMA02472
property at 25 Ash St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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25 Ash St, Unit 03, Unit 03

25 Ash St
WalthamMA02453
property at 12 Colonial Village Dr

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

12 Colonial Village Dr

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 12 Hammond St

$1,900

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$1,900

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12 Hammond St, Unit A, Unit A

12 Hammond St
WalthamMA02451

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property at 147 Brown St

$1,925

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$1,925

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$1,925

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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147 Brown St, Unit 2R, Unit 2R

147 Brown St
WalthamMA02453
property at 243 Lake St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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243 Lake St

WalthamMA02451
property at 1 Colonial Village Dr

$2,000 - $2,100

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1 Colonial Village Dr

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 240 Sycamore St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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240 Sycamore St

WatertownMA02472
property at 172 River St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 15

172 River St, Unit B-6, Unit B-6

172 River St
WalthamMA02453
property at 51 Jacqueline Rd

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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51 Jacqueline Rd

WalthamMA02452

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property at 35 Flett Rd

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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35 Flett Rd

BelmontMA02478
property at 240 Crescent St

$2,225

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$2,225

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$2,225

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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240 Crescent St

WalthamMA02453
property at 250 Grove St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

250 Grove St

NewtonMA02466

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property at 82 Lionel Ave

$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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82 Lionel Ave

WalthamMA02452
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 Aug 1

173 Adams Ave

NewtonMA02465

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Waltham, MA Local Guide

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 $1,175. Whitney Towers in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,200. 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$1,175
Whitney TowersG - StudioStudio,1BA$2,200
River Park Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath (Flat/Affordable)1BR,1BA$2,240

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waltham, MA

As of May 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waltham area is the $0.19 price per square foot 125 Trapelo Rd Model at 125 Trapelo Rd, Unit 12 in the in the Rock Meadow neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Waltham apartment is the 6 Swetts Ct Model at 6 Swetts Ct, Unit 1 starting at $3,700 with a $0.37 price per square foot in the West End 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.
125 Trapelo Rd, Unit 12125 Trapelo Rd1BR,1BA$0.19
6 Swetts Ct, Unit 16 Swetts Ct4BR,1.5BA$0.37
19 Banks St, Unit #119 Banks St3BR,2BA$0.38
26 Maple St26 Maple St4BR,1BA$0.32
315 Warren St315 Warren St3BR,1BA$0.30
137 Trapelo Rd, Unit #125-33137 Trapelo Rd1BR,1BA$0.23
532 Belmont St, Unit #24532 Belmont St1BR,1BA$0.26
149 Crescent St, Unit 301149 Crescent St2BR,1.5BA$0.29
282 Grove St, Unit 9282 Grove St1BR,1BA$0.23
286 Grove St, Unit 3286 Grove St1BR,1BA$0.24

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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 649 Apartments for Rent in Waltham, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,175 to $12,185. There are also 374 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waltham ranging from $1,100 to $22,500.

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 $1,100 to $22,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,852.

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 $2,700 to $12,185, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,700 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,125 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,200.

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