Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Island Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $1,100 (46 Rentals)

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property at 509 Main St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

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509 Main St

WalthamMA02452
property at 32 Brown St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

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32 Brown St

WalthamMA02453
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14 Eddy St, Unit Unit 2
$2,100
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$2,100

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$2,100
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14 Eddy St, Unit Unit 2

14 Eddy StWaltham, MA 02453
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property at 90 Bacon St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

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90 Bacon St

WalthamMA02451
property at 144 School St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

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144 School St

WalthamMA02451
property at 14 Eddy St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

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14 Eddy St

WalthamMA02453
property at 259 Calvary St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

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259 Calvary St

WalthamMA02453

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ReNew Waltham
Rent Specials
$2,189 - $3,469
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$2,189 - $3,469

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$2,189 - $3,469
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ReNew Waltham

20 Middlesex CirWaltham, MA 02452
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property at 189 River St

$2,295 - $2,395

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$2,295

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$2,295

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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189 River St

WalthamMA02453
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Charlesbank Estates
Rent Specials
$2,300 - $2,900
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$2,300 - $2,900

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$2,300 - $2,900
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Charlesbank Estates

70 Charles River RdWaltham, MA 02453
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property at 76 Brown St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

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76 Brown St

WalthamMA02453
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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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25 Maple St, Unit 25-1R
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

25 Maple St, Unit 25-1R

25 Maple StWaltham, MA 02453
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property at 107 Pond St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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107 Pond St

WalthamMA02451
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Currents on the Charles
Rent Specials
$2,449 - $3,313
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$2,434 - $3,298
Required Monthly Fees
$15

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$2,449 - $3,313
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Currents on the Charles

36 River StWaltham, MA 02453
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property at 331-333-333 Grove St

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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331-333-333 Grove St

WalthamMA02453
property at 207 South St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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207 South St

WalthamMA02453
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177 Robbins St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

177 Robbins St

177-181 Robbins StWaltham, MA 02453
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266-274 River St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

266-274 River St

266-274 River StWaltham, MA 02453
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83 Brown St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

83 Brown St

83 Brown StWaltham, MA 02453
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28 Austin St
$1,910
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$1,550
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$1,910
Studio Apartments Available May 8, 2027

28 Austin St

28 Austin StNewton, MA 02460
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property at 1143 Beacon St

$1,999

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$1,999

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$1,999

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1143 Beacon St

NewtonMA02461
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1143 Beacon St, Unit 1
$2,099
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$2,099

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$2,099
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1143 Beacon St, Unit 1

1143 Beacon StNewton, MA 02461
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256 Lowell Ave, Unit 2
$2,300
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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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Silver Lake Apartments
$2,300 - $2,650
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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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property at 128 North St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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128 North St

NewtonMA02460

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Island, Waltham, MA Local Guide

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 $2,189. Here are the most affordable Island apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short TermFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,175
ReNew WalthamFayette1BR,1BA$2,189
Newton GardensOne Bedroom Affordable Style 1- Income Guidelines1BR,1BA$2,195
Silver Lake ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,300
Charlesbank Estates1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Island, MA

As of January 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Island area is the $0.23 price per square foot 282 Grove St Model at 282 Grove St, Unit 9 in the in the Wellesley Hills neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Island apartment is the 286 Grove St Model at 286 Grove St, Unit 3 starting at $2,350 with a $0.24 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
282 Grove St, Unit 9282 Grove St1BR,1BA$0.23
286 Grove St, Unit 3286 Grove St1BR,1BA$0.24
1143 Beacon St, Unit #21143 Beacon St2BR,1BA$0.27
281 Lowell Ave, Unit 2281 Lowell Ave3BR,1.5BA$0.27
149 Crescent St, Unit 302149 Crescent St2BR,1BA$0.29
19 Banks St, Unit #119 Banks St3BR,2BA$0.38
84 Walker St, Unit 284 Walker St3BR,1BA$0.39
108 Walnut St, Unit 1108 Walnut St4BR,2BA$1.64
108 Walnut St, Unit 108108 Walnut St4BR,2BA$1.64
137 Virginia Rd137 Virginia Rd4BR,2BA$1.49

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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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Island Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Island?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Island is at Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term listed at $1,175.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Island Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Island Apartment is $2,189 at ReNew Waltham.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Island Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Island is starting from $2,269 at ReNew Waltham.

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