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property at 62 Brown St

$1,600

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$1,600
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62 Brown St

WalthamMA02453
property at 48-58 Edge Hill Rd

$1,725

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$1,725
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$1,725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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48-58 Edge Hill Rd

WalthamMA02451

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property at 25 Ash St

$1,750

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$1,750
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$1,750

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25 Ash St, Unit 03

25 Ash St
WalthamMA02453
property at 175 Adams St

$1,900 - $2,600

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175 Adams St

NewtonMA02458
property at 206 High St

$1,900

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$1,900
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206 High St, Unit 7

206 High St
WalthamMA02453
property at 12 Hammond St

$1,900

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$1,900
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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12 Hammond St, Unit A

12 Hammond St
WalthamMA02451
property at 147 Brown St

$1,925

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$1,925
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$1,925

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147 Brown St, 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

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243 Lake St

WalthamMA02451
property at 50-58-58 Walnut St

$2,000

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$2,000
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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50-58-58 Walnut St, Unit B2

50-58-58 Walnut St
WalthamMA02453

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property at 158 Adams St

$2,100

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$2,100
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$2,100

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158 Adams St

NewtonMA02458
property at 231 Main St

$2,150

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$2,150
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$2,150

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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231 Main St

WatertownMA02472
property at 8 Riverside St

$2,175

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$2,175
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$2,175

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8 Riverside St

WatertownMA02472
property at 35 Flett Rd

$2,200

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$2,200
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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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35 Flett Rd

BelmontMA02478

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property at 102 Central St

$2,200

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$2,200
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$2,200

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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

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240 Crescent St

WalthamMA02453
property at 270 Grove St

$2,250

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$2,250
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$2,250

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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270 Grove St

NewtonMA02466

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property at 125 Trapelo Rd

$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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125 Trapelo Rd, Unit 34

125 Trapelo Rd
BelmontMA02478

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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. ReNew Waltham in the Rock Meadow neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,749. 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
ReNew WalthamAlbany1BR,1BA$1,749
Hamilton PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$2,100
Newton GardensOne Bedroom Style 11BR,1BA$2,195
River Park Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath (Flat/Affordable)1BR,1BA$2,240
Silver Lake ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waltham, MA

As of March 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waltham area is the $0.36 price per square foot 1383 Washington St Model at 1383 Washington St, Unit #3 in the in the Wellesley Hills neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Waltham apartment is the 21 Peabody St Model at 21 Peabody St, Unit #1 starting at $3,450 with a $0.35 price per square foot in the Strawberry Hill 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.
1383 Washington St, Unit #31383 Washington St3BR,1BA$0.36
21 Peabody St, Unit #121 Peabody St4BR,2BA$0.35
19 Banks St, Unit #119 Banks St3BR,2BA$0.36
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 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
14 Lyons Ct, Unit 114 Lyons Ct1BR,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 652 Apartments for Rent in Waltham, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,175 to $10,000. There are also 366 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waltham ranging from $1,000 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 $1,000 to $22,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,316.

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 $6,880, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,695 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,200.

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