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94 Adams StWaltham, MA 02453
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Island Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $1,100 (34 Rentals)
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$1,250 - $1,690
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18 Townsend St
18 Townsend StWaltham, MA 02453
34 Crescent 4 Crescent
WalthamMA02453
90 Bacon St
WalthamMA02451
206 High St
WalthamMA02453
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ReNew Waltham
20 Middlesex CirWaltham, MA 02452
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$2,150
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260 River St, Unit 6
260 River StWaltham, MA 02453
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8 Lexington Terrace
8 Lexington TerraceWaltham, MA 02452
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12 Lyman St
WalthamMA02452
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$2,200
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148 Crescent St, Unit B
148 Crescent StWaltham, MA 02453
11 Banks St
WalthamMA02451
144 Robbins St
WalthamMA02453
189 River St
WalthamMA02453
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Charlesbank Estates
70 Charles River RdWaltham, MA 02453
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Point at Waltham
341 2nd AveWaltham, MA 02451
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$2,350
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152 Brown St, Unit #1R
152 Brown StWaltham, MA 02453
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6 Whitman Rd
WalthamMA02453
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25 Maple St, Unit 25-1R
25 Maple StWaltham, MA 02453
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41 Wadsworth Ave
41 Wadsworth AveWaltham, MA 02453
41 Wadsworth Ave
WalthamMA02453
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177 Robbins St
177-181 Robbins StWaltham, MA 02453
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266-274 River St
266-274 River StWaltham, MA 02453
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83 Brown St
83 Brown StWaltham, MA 02453
2366 Commonwealth Ave
NewtonMA02466
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowNewton Gardens
129-151 North StNewtonville, MA 02460
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256 Lowell Ave, Unit #2
256 Lowell AveNewton, MA 02460
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256 Lowell Ave, Unit 2
256 Lowell AveNewton, MA 02460
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256 Lowell Ave
256 Lowell AveNewton, MA 02460
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Silver Lake Apartments
128 North StNewtonville, MA 02460
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282 Grove St, Unit 9
282 Grove StAuburndale, MA 02466
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256 Lowell Ave, Unit 2
256 Lowell AveNewton, MA 02460
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286 Grove St, Unit 3
286 Grove StAuburndale, MA 02466
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Farwell Street Apartments
55 Farwell StNewton, MA 02460
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Golda Meir House 62+ Senior Housing
160 Stanton AveAuburndale, MA 02466
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Island, Waltham, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Island?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Studio Apartments | $2,524 | $1,175 | $3,135 |
| Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,785 | $1,250 | $5,560 |
| Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,312 | $2,150 | $5,149 |
| Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,252 | $2,450 | $7,058 |
| Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,311 | $3,500 | $5,400 |
| Island 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,266 | $4,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 34 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Island Neighborhood of Waltham, MA.
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Cheapest Available Island Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Island area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term priced from $1,175. ReNew Waltham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,149. Here are the most affordable Island apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| ReNew Waltham | Albany | 1BR,1BA | $2,149 |
| Silver Lake Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,300 |
| Charlesbank Estates | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
| Newton Gardens | One Bedroom Style 2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,345 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Island, MA
As of March 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Island area is the $0.38 price per square foot 19 Banks St Model at 19 Banks St, Unit #1 in the in the North Waltham neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Island apartment is the 84 Walker St Model at 84 Walker St, Unit 2 starting at $3,850 with a $0.39 price per square foot in the Newton Centre neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Island apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 19 Banks St, Unit #1 | 19 Banks St | 3BR,2BA | $0.38 |
| 84 Walker St, Unit 2 | 84 Walker St | 3BR,1BA | $0.39 |
| 149 Crescent St, Unit 302 | 149 Crescent St | 2BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 1143 Beacon St, Unit #2 | 1143 Beacon St | 2BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 282 Grove St, Unit 9 | 282 Grove St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 286 Grove St, Unit 3 | 286 Grove St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 108 Walnut St, Unit 108 | 108 Walnut St | 4BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| 137 Virginia Rd | 137 Virginia Rd | 4BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| 137 Virginia Rd | 137 Virginia Rd | 4BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| 444 Lowell Ave, Unit 2 | 444 Lowell Ave | 5BR,2BA | $2.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Island Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Island?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Island is under $2,345.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Island?
The cheapest apartment in Island is ReNew Waltham which is listed at $2,149, while the average apartment in Island costs $9,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Island?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 61 regular apartments in Island that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Island?
Cheap apartments in Island have an average cost of $600 which is $8,400 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Island.
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