Cheap Homes for Rent in Waltham, MA from $900 (33 Rentals)

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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

25 Ash St
WalthamMA02453

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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

147 Brown St
WalthamMA02453
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28 Austin St
$1,980
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$1,620
Required Monthly Fees
$360

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$1,980
Studio Apartments Available May 8, 2027

28 Austin St

28 Austin StNewton, MA 02460
Furnished
property at 121 Trapelo Rd

$1,995

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$1,995

Total Monthly Price
$1,995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Mar 1

121 Trapelo Rd, Unit 21

121 Trapelo Rd
BelmontMA02478
property at 550 Belmont St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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550 Belmont St

WatertownMA02472
property at 124 Bacon St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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124 Bacon St, Unit B

124 Bacon St
WalthamMA02451
property at 182 1/2 River St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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182 1/2 River St

WalthamMA02453

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property at 512 Belmont St

$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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512 Belmont St, Unit 38

512 Belmont St
WatertownMA02472
property at 125 Trapelo Rd

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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125 Trapelo Rd, Unit 21

125 Trapelo Rd
BelmontMA02478
property at 102 Central 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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102 Central St

WalthamMA02453
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

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property at 262 Main St

$2,275

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$2,275

Total Monthly Price
$2,275

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Mar 1

262 Main St, Unit 44

262 Main St
WatertownMA02472

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property at 32 Whites Ave

$2,300 - $2,450

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom Rentals

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32 Whites Ave

WatertownMA02472

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. Belmont Street Apartments, 550 in the East Watertown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,000. 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
Belmont Street Apartments, 550S1G1 Studio 560sfStudio,1BA$2,000
ReNew WalthamAlbany1BR,1BA$2,119
River Park Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath (Flat/Affordable)1BR,1BA$2,130
Hamilton PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$2,150
Newton GardensOne Bedroom Affordable Style 1- Income Guidelines1BR,1BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waltham, MA

As of February 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waltham area is the $0.28 price per square foot 26 Maple St Model at 26 Maple St, Unit 4 in the in the East Watertown neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Waltham apartment is the 137 Trapelo Rd Model at 137 Trapelo Rd, Unit #125-33 starting at $2,300 with a $0.23 price per square foot in the Rock Meadow 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.
26 Maple St, Unit 426 Maple St3BR,1BA$0.28
137 Trapelo Rd, Unit #125-33137 Trapelo Rd1BR,1BA$0.23
50 Hawthorn St, Unit 2A50 Hawthorn St2BR,1BA$0.28
16 Lafayette Rd, Unit 11A16 Lafayette Rd2BR,1BA$0.29
532 Belmont St, Unit #24532 Belmont St1BR,1BA$0.26
149 Crescent St, Unit 302149 Crescent St2BR,1BA$0.29
136 Summer St, Unit 1136 Summer St3BR,1BA$0.32
282 Grove St, Unit 9282 Grove St1BR,1BA$0.23
286 Grove St, Unit 3286 Grove St1BR,1BA$0.24
281 Lowell Ave, Unit 2281 Lowell Ave3BR,1.5BA$0.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about Waltham

What type of rentals are currently available in Waltham?

There are currently 648 Apartments for Rent in Waltham, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,175 to $10,000. There are also 244 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waltham ranging from $960 to $19,500.

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 $960 to $19,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,283.

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 $2,450 to $6,779, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,695 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $960 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,250.

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