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94 Adams StWaltham, MA 02453
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Island Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $1,100 (57 Rentals)
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56-58-143 Harvard St
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72 Adams St
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33 Gorham St
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144 School St
WalthamMA02451
763 Main St
WalthamMA02451
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$2,000
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$2,000
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37 Gordon St, Unit 1
37 Gordon StWaltham, MA 02453
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$2,050
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$2,050
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20 School Ave, Unit A1
20 School AveWaltham, MA 02453
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$2,095
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$2,095
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80 Robbins St, Unit 2
80 Robbins StWaltham, MA 02453
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$2,100
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$2,100
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$2,100
45 Nathan Rd, Unit 1
45 Nathan RdWaltham, MA 02453
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259 Calvary St
WalthamMA02453
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$2,150
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$2,150
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260 River St, Unit 6
260 River StWaltham, MA 02453
100 Central St
WalthamMA02453
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$2,200
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$2,200
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$2,200
16 Maple St, Unit 4
16 Maple StWaltham, MA 02453
37 Gordon St
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34 Harvard St
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178 Robbins St
WalthamMA02453
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$2,289 - $3,629
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ReNew Waltham
20 Middlesex CirWaltham, MA 02452
189 River St
WalthamMA02453
13 Spruce St
WalthamMA02453
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$2,300 - $2,900
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Charlesbank Estates
70 Charles River RdWaltham, MA 02453
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$2,300
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$2,300
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93 Lafayette St, Unit 2
93 Lafayette StWaltham, MA 02453
685 Moody St
WalthamMA02453
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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
146 Willow St
WalthamMA02453
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$2,396 - $2,953
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$2,381 - $2,938
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Currents on the Charles
36 River StWaltham, MA 02453
21 Gardner St
WalthamMA02453
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$2,400
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$2,400
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25 Maple St, Unit 25-1R
25 Maple StWaltham, MA 02453
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$2,490 - $6,167
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$2,490 - $6,167
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Edison on the Charles by Windsor
20 Cooper StWaltham, MA 02453
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowWatch Factory Lofts
183-241 Crescent StWaltham, MA 02453
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207 South St
WalthamMA02453
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$1,540
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$360
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28 Austin St
28 Austin StNewton, MA 02460
1143 Beacon St
NewtonMA02461
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$2,250
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$2,250
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$2,250
166 Lexington St, Unit 1
166 Lexington StAuburndale, MA 02466
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$2,250
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$2,250
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154 Lexington St, Unit 2
154 Lexington StAuburndale, MA 02466
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$2,300
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$2,300
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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, Unit 2
256 Lowell AveNewton, MA 02460
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282 Grove St, Unit 11
282 Grove StAuburndale, MA 02466
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268 Grove St, Unit 2-A
268 Grove StAuburndale, MA 02466
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$2,300 - $2,650
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$2,300 - $2,650
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Silver Lake Apartments
128 North StNewtonville, MA 02460
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowNewton Gardens
129-151 North StNewtonville, MA 02460
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1595 Commonwealth Ave
1595 Commonwealth AveNewton, MA 02465
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Island, Waltham, MA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Island?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Island Studio Apartments | $2,496 | $1,175 | $3,135 |
| Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,738 | $1,800 | $3,747 |
| Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,397 | $2,200 | $5,430 |
| Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,231 | $2,650 | $6,779 |
| Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,481 | $3,500 | $5,995 |
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Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 57 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 $2,289. Here are the most affordable Island apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| 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 |
| ReNew Waltham | Ashworth | 1BR,1BA | $2,289 |
| Charlesbank Estates | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Island, MA
As of December 14, 2025 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 268 Grove St Model at 268 Grove St, Unit 2-A starting at $2,300 with a $0.23 price per square foot in the Wellesley Hills 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Banks St, Unit #1 | 19 Banks St | 3BR,2BA | $0.38 |
| 268 Grove St, Unit 2-A | 268 Grove St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 84 Walker St, Unit 2 | 84 Walker St | 3BR,1BA | $0.39 |
| 149 Crescent St, Unit 302 | 149 Crescent St | 2BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 27 Gammons Rd | 27 Gammons Rd | 5BR,4.5BA | $2.00 |
| 108 Walnut St, Unit 108 | 108 Walnut St | 4BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| 108 Walnut St, Unit 1 | 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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Pet Friendly LifestyleIsland, Waltham, MA
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Island?
The cheapest apartment in Island is ReNew Waltham which is listed at $2,289, while the average apartment in Island costs $7,200.
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 90 regular apartments in Island that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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