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94 Adams StWaltham, MA 02453
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186 Lexington St, Unit 9, Unit 9
186 Lexington StWaltham, MA 02452
10-12-12 Maple St
WalthamMA02453
25 Ash St, Unit 03, Unit 03
25 Ash St
WalthamMA02453
147 Brown St, Unit 2R, Unit 2R
147 Brown St
WalthamMA02453
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$1,950
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$1,950
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33 Adams St, Unit #3, Unit #3
33 Adams StWaltham, MA 02453
11 Exchange Ct
WalthamMA02451
252 Ash St, Unit 02
252 Ash St
WalthamMA02453
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$2,100
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$2,100
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37 Prospect Street Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2
37 Prospect Street AveWaltham, MA 02453
172 River St, Unit B-6, Unit B-6
172 River St
WalthamMA02453
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$2,1501 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1
95 Adams St, Unit 16
95 Adams StWaltham, MA 02453
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$2,150
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260 River St, Unit 6, Unit 6
260 River StWaltham, MA 02453
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$2,164 - $4,529
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The Point at Waltham
341 2nd AveWaltham, MA 02451
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$2,200
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$2,200
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$2,200
241 Lowell St, Unit New Construction, Unit New Construction
241 Lowell StWaltham, MA 02453
69 Newton St
WalthamMA02453
240 Crescent St
WalthamMA02453
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$2,269 - $4,779
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ReNew Waltham
20 Middlesex CirWaltham, MA 02452
6 Whitman Rd
WalthamMA02453
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Charlesbank Estates
70 Charles River RdWaltham, MA 02453
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75 Fuller St, Unit 1, Unit 1
75 Fuller StWaltham, MA 02453
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$2,3001 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1
95 Adams St, Unit 8
95 Adams StWaltham, MA 02453
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95 Adams St, Unit 03
95 Adams StWaltham, MA 02453
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$2,341 - $3,516
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Currents on the Charles
36 River StWaltham, MA 02453
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$2,350
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$2,350
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148 Crescent St, Unit B, Unit B
148 Crescent StWaltham, MA 02453
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$2,350
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16 Maple St, Unit 4, Unit 4
16 Maple StWaltham, MA 02453
20 Norumbega Ter, Unit 2, Unit 2
20 Norumbega Ter
WalthamMA02453
19 Norumbega Ter, Unit 01, Unit 01
19 Norumbega Ter
WalthamMA02453
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$2,400
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25 Maple St, Unit 25-1R, Unit 25-1R
25 Maple StWaltham, MA 02453
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$2,400
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104 Calvary St, Unit 104R, Unit 104R
104 Calvary StWaltham, MA 02453
104 Calvary St
WalthamMA02453
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9 Hall St
WalthamMA02453
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$2,4001 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1
150 Brown St, Unit 1L
150 Brown StWaltham, MA 02453
41 Wadsworth Ave
WalthamMA02453
141 Brown St, Unit 2F, Unit 2F
141 Brown St
WalthamMA02453
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowWatch Factory Lofts
183-241 Crescent StWaltham, MA 02453
41 Angleside Rd, Unit 3, Unit 3
41 Angleside Rd
WalthamMA02453
12-14-14 McKenn St
WalthamMA02453
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70 Gardner St, Unit 1, Unit 1
70 Gardner StWaltham, MA 02453
70 Gardner St
WalthamMA02453
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6 Norumbega Ter, Unit 10, Unit 10
6 Norumbega TerWaltham, MA 02453
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$2,624 - $4,146
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Longview Place
70-80 Hope AveWaltham, MA 02453
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$2,650
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90 Francis St
90 Francis StWaltham, MA 02451
62 Charlesbank Way
WalthamMA02453
6 Hammer St, Unit 6, Unit 6
6 Hammer St
WalthamMA02453
60-62 Bedford St. Unit 62 #2, Unit 62 #2
60-62-62 Bedford St
WalthamMA02453
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$2,7003 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1
60-62 Bedford St., Unit 2
60-62-62 Bedford StWaltham, MA 02453
48-58 Edge Hill Rd
WalthamMA02451
12 Hammond St, Unit A, Unit A
12 Hammond St
WalthamMA02451
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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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Island, Waltham, MA Local Guide
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 | $2,353 | $1,175 | $3,259 |
| Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,903 | $1,950 | $4,640 |
| Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,634 | $2,295 | $7,685 |
| Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,319 | $2,800 | $6,791 |
| Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,190 | $3,500 | $5,400 |
| Island 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,181 | $3,600 | $10,000+ |
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Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 86 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. The Point at Waltham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,164. 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 |
| The Point at Waltham | S1 (Income Restricted) | Studio,1BA | $2,164 |
| ReNew Waltham | Adams | 1BR,1BA | $2,299 |
| Silver Lake Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Island, MA
As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Island area is the $0.39 price per square foot 84 Walker St Model at 84 Walker St, Unit 2 in the in the Newton Centre neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value Island apartment is the 149 Crescent St Model at 149 Crescent St, Unit 301 starting at $2,900 with a $0.29 price per square foot in the Nonantum 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 Walker St, Unit 2 | 84 Walker St | 3BR,1BA | $0.39 |
| 149 Crescent St, Unit 301 | 149 Crescent St | 2BR,1.5BA | $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 |
| 1383 Washington St, Unit #3 | 1383 Washington St | 3BR,1BA | $0.36 |
| 19 Banks St, Unit #1 | 19 Banks St | 3BR,2BA | $0.36 |
| 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 $2,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Island?
The cheapest apartment in Island is ReNew Waltham which is listed at $2,299, while the average apartment in Island costs $7,000.
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 30 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 $520 which is $6,480 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Island.
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