1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Island Neighborhood of Waltham, MA (160 Rentals)

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Alexan Waltham
Rent Specials
$2,665 - $3,575
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$2,615 - $5,580

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$2,615 - $5,580
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Alexan Waltham

79 Pond StWaltham, MA 02451
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Charlesbank Estates
Rent Specials
$2,300 - $2,400
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$2,300 - $2,975

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$2,300 - $2,975
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 15

Charlesbank Estates

70 Charles River RdWaltham, MA 02453
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Currents on the Charles
Rent Specials
$2,282 - $2,997
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$2,267 - $3,108
Required Monthly Fees
$15

Total Monthly Price
$2,282 - $3,123
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Currents on the Charles

36 River StWaltham, MA 02453
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Avalon Bear Hill
Rent Specials
$2,745 - $2,861
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$2,745 - $4,575
Required Monthly Fees
$65

Total Monthly Price
$2,810 - $4,640
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Avalon Bear Hill

1449 Main StWaltham, MA 02451
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Cronin's Landing
Rent Specials
$2,920 - $2,945
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$2,920 - $4,540
Required Monthly Fees
$85

Total Monthly Price
$3,005 - $4,625
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Cronin's Landing

237 Moody StWaltham, MA 02453
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152 Brown St, Unit #1R
$2,350
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$2,350

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$2,350
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152 Brown St, Unit #1R

152 Brown StWaltham, MA 02453
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105 Adams St, Unit #02
$2,200
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$2,200

Total Monthly Price
$2,200
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105 Adams St, Unit #02

105 Adams StWaltham, MA 02453
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82 Exchange St
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
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82 Exchange St

82 Exchange StWaltham, MA 02451
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87 Harvard St, Unit 2
$1,850
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$1,850

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$1,850
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87 Harvard St, Unit 2

87 Harvard StWaltham, MA 02453
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110 Kodiak Way
$3,580
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$3,200
Required Monthly Fees
$380

Total Monthly Price
$3,580
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 29, 2026

110 Kodiak Way

110 Kodiak WayWaltham, MA 02451
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90 Kodiak Way
$3,600
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$3,220
Required Monthly Fees
$380

Total Monthly Price
$3,600
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 8, 2026

90 Kodiak Way

90 Kodiak WayWaltham, MA 02451
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15 Bolton St

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763 Main St

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27 Vernon St

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33 Middle St

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80 Myrtle St

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259 Calvary St

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property at 5 Wellington Ave

5 Wellington Ave

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property at 172 River St

172 River St

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property at 100 Central St

100 Central St

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189 River St

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167 Charles St
1 Bedroom Apartments

167 Charles St

167 Charles StWaltham, MA 02453
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92 Brown St
1 Bedroom Apartments

92 Brown St

92 Brown StWaltham, MA 02453
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9-15 Hartwell St
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9-15 Hartwell St

9-15 Hartwell StWaltham, MA 02453
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131 High St
1 Bedroom Apartments

131 High St

131 High StWaltham, MA 02453

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15 Lawrence St
1 Bedroom Apartments

15 Lawrence St

15 Lawrence StWaltham, MA 02451
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21-23 Pine St
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21-23 Pine St

21-23 Pine StWaltham, MA 02453
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38 Middle St
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38 Middle St

38 Middle StWaltham, MA 02451
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37-39 Taylor St
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37-39 Taylor St

37-39 Taylor StWaltham, MA 02453
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41 Walnut St
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41 Walnut St

41 Walnut StWaltham, MA 02453
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18 Liberty St
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18 Liberty St

18 Liberty StWaltham, MA 02452
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655 South St
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655 South St

655 South StWaltham, MA 02453
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32-38 Amory Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

32-38 Amory Rd

32-38 Amory RdWaltham, MA 02453

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Island, Waltham, MA Local Guide

Largest Available Island 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Island area of Boston, MA is found at Watertown Mews and is listed at 1,106 square feet priced from $3,935. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Watertown MewsA11D1,106 Sq Ft$3,935
Longview PlaceMelrose1,007 Sq Ft$2,749
Edison on the Charles by WindsorA6 with Den958 Sq Ft$3,500
Cronin's Landing1 Bedroom N907 Sq Ft$3,035
Alexan WalthamA7894 Sq Ft$3,310
Avalon Bear Hill852852 Sq Ft$2,810

Cheapest Available Island 1 Bedroom Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
ReNew WalthamAshworth$2,325
Newton Gardens1 Bedroom$2,325

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Island, Waltham, MA

Ranked #15

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Island Neighborhood in Waltham, MA

Walk Score®

55 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Island Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Island with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Island is at ReNew Waltham listed at $2,325.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Island Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Island is $2,858.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Island Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Island is a 1,106 square feet unit starting from $3,935 at Watertown Mews.

What is the average size for Island 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Island is currently 3,856 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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