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69 Stuart St, Unit Room D

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Room in Shared 2 bed/1.5 bath home

25 Ash St, Unit 03

48-58 Edge Hill Rd

279 Crescent St
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153 Palfrey St

153 Palfrey St

275 Crescent St

147 Brown St, Unit 2R

17 Aldrich Rd

31 Weston St

121 Trapelo Rd, Unit 33
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141 Brown St, Unit #141-1

169 Adams St, Unit 2-6

150 Brown St

125 Trapelo Rd

140 Trapelo Rd, Unit 21

125 Trapelo Rd, Unit 21
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105 Adams St, Unit #95-02

183 Mt Auburn St

16 Middle St, Unit 2

175 Adams St, Unit 13

240 Waverley Ave

407 Moody St

235 Brown St
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240 Crescent St

14 Hartwell St

2007 Commonwealth Ave

100 Madison Ave, Unit 5

202 High St

141 Brown St

19 Norumbega Ter, Unit 01

150 Brown St, Unit 1R

69 Parker St, Unit 2

447 Centre St, Unit 204

141 Brown St, Unit 2F
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175 Adams St, Unit 11
Waltham, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Waltham?
Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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Waltham 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,034 | $1,325 | $6,000 |
Waltham 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,041 | $2,600 | $8,800 |
Waltham 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,269 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
Waltham 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,823 | $1,075 | $10,000+ |
Waltham 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $9,342 | $5,500 | $10,000+ |
Waltham 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,375 | $7,000 | $9,750 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Waltham, MA
Pricing Updated: 09/05/2025Current apartment rentals in the Waltham, MA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Waltham Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Cambridge Reservoir | $7,200 | $2,100 | 217 |
Cheapest Available Waltham Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waltham, MA
As of September 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waltham area is the $0.21 price per square foot 344 Cherry St Model at 344 Cherry St, Unit 1 in the in the Wellesley Farms neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Waltham apartment is the 161 Adams St Model at 161 Adams St, Unit 14 starting at $2,100 with a $0.21 price per square foot in the Newton Centre neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waltham apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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344 Cherry St, Unit 1 | 344 Cherry St | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
161 Adams St, Unit 14 | 161 Adams St | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
488 Centre St, Unit 12Y | 488 Centre St | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
175 Walnut St, Unit 2R | 175 Walnut St | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
183 Adams St, Unit 21 | 183 Adams St | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
268 Grove St, Unit 2-A | 268 Grove St | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
161 Adams St, Unit 11A | 161 Adams St | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
121 Trapelo Rd, Unit 21 | 121 Trapelo Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
272 Grove St | 272 Grove St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
80 Bow St, Unit 2 | 80 Bow St | 1BR,2BA | $0.20 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Waltham?
There are currently 775 Apartments for Rent in Waltham, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $11,486. There are also 489 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waltham ranging from $1,075 to $30,000.
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 $1,075 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,469.
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 $2,550 to $10,593, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,600 to $8,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,099.
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