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94 Adams StWaltham, MA 02453
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Island Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $1,100 (47 Rentals)
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479 Moody St
WalthamMA02453
34 Crescent
WalthamMA02453
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$1,900
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$1,900
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87 Harvard St, Unit 2
87 Harvard StWaltham, MA 02453
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowReNew Waltham
20 Middlesex CirWaltham, MA 02452
5 Wellington Ave
WalthamMA02451
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$1,950
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$1,950
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93 Cushing St, Unit 001
93 Cushing StWaltham, MA 02453
763 Main St
WalthamMA02451
93 Cushing St
WalthamMA02453
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172 River St
WalthamMA02453
72 Adams St
WalthamMA02453
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$2,000
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$2,000
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29 Gorham St, Unit 1
29 Gorham StWaltham, MA 02453
33 Middle St
WalthamMA02451
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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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$2,150
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$2,150
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106 Calvary St, Unit 106
106 Calvary StWaltham, MA 02453
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$2,195 - $6,238
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Point at Waltham
341 2nd AveWaltham, MA 02451
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$2,200
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$2,200
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105 Adams St, Unit #02
105 Adams StWaltham, MA 02453
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259 Calvary St
WalthamMA02453
8-10 Bolton St
WalthamMA02453
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$2,200
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82 Exchange St
82 Exchange StWaltham, MA 02451
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$2,257 - $3,123
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$2,242 - $3,108
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36 River StWaltham, MA 02453
189 River St
WalthamMA02453
13 Spruce St
WalthamMA02453
78-80-80 Harvard 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
685 Moody St
WalthamMA02453
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$2,375
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$2,375
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41 Washington Ave, Unit 3
41 Washington AveWaltham, MA 02453
80 Myrtle St
WalthamMA02453
21 Gardner St
WalthamMA02453
46 Bolton St
WalthamMA02453
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$1,930
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$1,570
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$360
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$1,930
28 Austin St
28 Austin StNewton, MA 02460
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$1,999
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$1,999
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1143 Beacon St
1143 Beacon StNewton, MA 02461
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$2,250
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$2,250
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$2,250
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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$2,300
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268 Grove St, Unit 2-A
268 Grove StAuburndale, MA 02466
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$2,325 - $2,485
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowNewton Gardens
129-151 North StNewtonville, MA 02460
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Studio Apartments | $2,321 | $1,175 | $3,135 |
| Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,859 | $1,900 | $9,017 |
| Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,438 | $2,000 | $4,953 |
| Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,322 | $2,730 | $7,512 |
| Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,305 | $3,500 | $5,400 |
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Cheapest Available Island 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 Island, MA
As of October 29, 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 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 | $0.30 |
| 27 Gammons Rd | 27 Gammons Rd | 5BR,4.5BA | $2.00 |
| 54 Central St | 54 Central St | 4BR,3.5BA | $2.08 |
| 54 Central St | 54 Central St | 4BR,3.5BA | $2.08 |
| 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 |
| 137 Summer St, Unit 135 | 137 Summer St | 4BR,2BA | $2.07 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleIsland, Waltham, MA
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4.0Pet Friendly
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 $1,175.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Island?
The cheapest apartment in Island is ReNew Waltham which is listed at $2,325, while the average apartment in Island costs $7,100.
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 102 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 $1,030 which is $6,070 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Island.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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