Cheap Homes for Rent in Island Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $1,700 (34 Rentals)

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property at 25 Ash St

25 Ash St, Unit 03

25 Ash St
WalthamMA02453

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property at 206 High St

206 High St

WalthamMA02453
property at 252 River St

252 River St

WalthamMA02453
property at 1143 Beacon St

1143 Beacon St

NewtonMA02461

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property at 73 Adams St

73 Adams St, Unit 06

73 Adams St
WalthamMA02453

Boston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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property at 18 Hall St

18 Hall St

WalthamMA02453
property at 18 Hall St

18 Hall St, Unit 2

18 Hall St
WalthamMA02453
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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 $1,150. Currents on the Charles has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,209. 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$1,150
Currents on the CharlesOne Bedroom A1A-MMR1BR,1BA$2,209
ReNew WalthamApex1BR,1BA$2,230
Newton GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Island, MA

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Island area is the $0.65 price per square foot 164 Florence Rd Model at 164 Florence Rd, Unit 1 in the in the Roberts neighborhood starting from $6,500. The second greatest value Island apartment is the 283 Lowell Ave Model at 283 Lowell Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,700 with a $0.27 price per square foot in the Thompsonville 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.
164 Florence Rd, Unit 1164 Florence Rd4BR,2.5BA$0.65
283 Lowell Ave, Unit 1283 Lowell Ave2BR,1BA$0.27
1383 Washington St, Unit #31383 Washington St3BR,1BA$0.36
1383 Washington St, Unit 31383 Washington St3BR,1BA$0.36
1383 Washington St, Unit 31383 Washington St3BR,1BA$0.36
1383 Washington St, Unit 31383 Washington St3BR,1BA$0.36
137 Virginia Rd137 Virginia Rd4BR,2BA$1.49
22 Elm St, Unit 2222 Elm St2BR,1BA$1.18
46 Auburn St, Unit 246 Auburn St3BR,1.5BA$1.81
934 Watertown St, Unit #2934 Watertown St2BR,1BA$1.70

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Frequently Asked Questions about Island

What type of rentals are currently available in Island?

There are currently 521 Apartments for Rent in Island, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,025 to $19,462. There are also 213 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Island ranging from $1,750 to $12,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Island?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Island ranges from $1,750 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,110.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Island?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Island range from $2,830 to $18,379, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,700 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,200.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA

Written by: Amelia Ramstead

Boston is known for its exciting combination of early American history and modern high-tech universities and employers.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.