119 Brown St
WalthamMA02453
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Island Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $800 (50 Rentals)
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Studio Apartments Available NowAdams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term
94 Adams StWaltham, MA 02453
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$1,5002 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1
239 Grove St
239 Grove StWaltham, MA 02453
25 Ash St, Unit 03
25 Ash St
WalthamMA02453
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$1,900
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$1,900
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$1,900
32 Cherry St, Unit 4
32 Cherry StWaltham, MA 02453
147 Brown St, Unit 2R
147 Brown St
WalthamMA02453
252 Ash St, Unit 2
252 Ash St
WalthamMA02453
14 Clinton St
WalthamMA02453
145 Brown St, Unit 2R
145 Brown St
WalthamMA02453
33 Middle St
WalthamMA02451
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$2,100
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$2,100
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47 Nathan Rd, Unit 1
47 Nathan RdWaltham, MA 02453
16 Eddy St
WalthamMA02453
69 Newton 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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$2,150
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$2,150
260 River St, Unit 6
260 River StWaltham, MA 02453
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$2,200
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$2,200
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22 Daniels Ct, Unit 1
22 Daniels CtWaltham, MA 02453
92 Lowell St
WalthamMA02453
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$2,2001 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
124 Felton St, Unit 1
124 Felton StWaltham, MA 02453
19 Norumbega Terrace, Unit 1
19 Norumbega Terrace
WalthamMA02453
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$2,2501 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
95 Adams St, Unit 8
95 Adams StWaltham, MA 02453
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$2,269 - $4,779
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,269 - $4,779
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$2,269 - $4,779
ReNew Waltham
20 Middlesex CirWaltham, MA 02452
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$2,300
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1Total Monthly Price
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$2,300
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$2,300
16 Maple St, Unit 4
16 Maple StWaltham, MA 02453
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$2,300
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 15Total Monthly Price
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$2,300
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$2,300
148 Crescent St, Unit B
148 Crescent StWaltham, MA 02453
123 Brown St
WalthamMA02453
97 Hammond St
WalthamMA02451
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
177 Robbins St
177-181 Robbins StWaltham, MA 02453
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
266-274 River St
266-274 River StWaltham, MA 02453
89 Cushing St
WalthamMA02453
102 Central St
WalthamMA02453
124 Felton St
WalthamMA02453
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6 Norumbega Terrace
WalthamMA02453
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$950
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$950
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$950
62 Elm St, Unit 62 Elm St. Newton
62 Elm StNewton, MA 02465
Room in Shared 5 bed/2.5 bath home, Unit C
337 Central St
BostonMA02466
Room in Shared 5 bed/2.5 bath home, Unit B
337 Central St
BostonMA02466
Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home, Unit D
337 Central St
BostonMA02466
Room in Shared 5 bed/2.5 bath home, Unit D
337 Central St
BostonMA02466
Room in Shared 5 bed/2.5 bath home, Unit A
337 Central St
BostonMA02466
101 Walker St
NewtonMA02460
143 Walnut St, Unit STUDIO
143 Walnut St
NewtonMA02460
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$1,800
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$1,800
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143 Walnut St, Unit Studio
143 Walnut StNewton, MA 02460
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143 Walnut St
NewtonMA02460
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$1,930
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Studio Apartments Available May 7, 2028Total Monthly Price
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$1,570
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$360
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$1,930
28 Austin St, Unit SI FL2-ID976
28 Austin StNewton, MA 02460
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$2,300 - $2,650
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 17Total Monthly Price
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$2,300 - $2,650
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$2,300 - $2,650
Silver Lake Apartments
128 North StNewtonville, MA 02460
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$2,300
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$2,300
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373 Lexington St, Unit 1
373 Lexington StAuburndale, MA 02466
1011 Washington St
NewtonMA02460
61-63-63 Newell Rd
NewtonMA02466
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2 Bedroom Apartments
Farwell Street Apartments
55 Farwell StNewton, MA 02460
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Golda Meir House 62+ Senior Housing
160 Stanton AveAuburndale, MA 02466
1932 Washington St
NewtonMA02466
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Woodland Park
264 Grove StAuburndale, 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 | $2,443 | $1,175 | $3,259 |
| Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,841 | $950 | $3,995 |
| Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,491 | $1,500 | $5,910 |
| Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,192 | $3,000 | $7,440 |
| Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,226 | $3,500 | $5,600 |
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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 $1,200. ReNew Waltham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,269. 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 | $1,200 |
| ReNew Waltham | Ashworth | 1BR,1BA | $2,269 |
| Charlesbank Estates | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,350 |
| Woodland Park | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Island, MA
As of June 17, 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 54 Central St Model at 54 Central St starting at $5,400 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the Rock Meadow 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 |
| 54 Central St | 54 Central St | 4BR,3.5BA | $2.08 |
| 137 Virginia Rd | 137 Virginia Rd | 4BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| 444 Lowell Ave, Unit 2 | 444 Lowell Ave | 5BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| 83 Lexington St, Unit 1 | 83 Lexington St | 4BR,2.5BA | $2.25 |
| 282 Melrose St, Unit 282 | 282 Melrose St | 2BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| 51 Taylor St, Unit 4 | 51 Taylor St | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
| 53 Angleside Rd, Unit 1 | 53 Angleside Rd | 2BR,2BA | $2.11 |
| 32 Cherry St, Unit 4 | 32 Cherry St | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| 22 Daniels Ct, Unit 1 | 22 Daniels Ct | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
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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 $2,600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Island?
The cheapest apartment in Island is ReNew Waltham which is listed at $2,269, while the average apartment in Island costs $5,900.
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 9 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 $590 which is $5,310 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Island.
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