Cheap Homes for Rent in Island Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $1,100 (32 Rentals)

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property at 25 Ash St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

25 Ash St, Unit 03

25 Ash St
WalthamMA02453
property at 12 Hammond St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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12 Hammond St, Unit A

12 Hammond St
WalthamMA02451
property at 147 Brown St

$1,925

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$1,925

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$1,925

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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147 Brown St, Unit 2R

147 Brown St
WalthamMA02453

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property at 61-63-63 Newell Rd

$2,050 - $3,375

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$2,050

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$2,050

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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61-63-63 Newell Rd

NewtonMA02466
property at 240 Crescent St

$2,225

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$2,225

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$2,225

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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240 Crescent St

WalthamMA02453
property at 250 Grove St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

250 Grove St

NewtonMA02466
property at 1932 Washington St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1932 Washington St

NewtonMA02466
property at 173 Adams Ave

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

173 Adams Ave

NewtonMA02465

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property at 124 Felton St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

124 Felton St

WalthamMA02453
property at 19 Norumbega Ter

$2,350

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$2,350

Total Monthly Price
$2,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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19 Norumbega Ter, Unit 01

19 Norumbega Ter
WalthamMA02453
property at 20 Norumbega Ter

$2,350

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$2,350

Total Monthly Price
$2,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

20 Norumbega Ter, Unit 2

20 Norumbega Ter
WalthamMA02453
property at 141 Brown St

$2,400

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$2,400

Total Monthly Price
$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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141 Brown St, Unit 2F

141 Brown St
WalthamMA02453

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property at 6 Norumbega Terrace

$2,400 - $2,600

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom Rentals

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6 Norumbega Terrace

WalthamMA02453
property at 134 North St

$2,600

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$2,600

Total Monthly Price
$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

134 North St, Unit 5

134 North St
NewtonMA02460
property at 128 North St

$2,600

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$2,600

Total Monthly Price
$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

128 North St, Unit 10

128 North St
NewtonMA02460
property at 130 North St

$2,600

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$2,600

Total Monthly Price
$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

130 North St, Unit 4

130 North St
NewtonMA02460
property at 102 Central St

$2,600

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$2,600

Total Monthly Price
$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

102 Central St

WalthamMA02453
property at 41 Angleside Rd

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

41 Angleside Rd, Unit 3

41 Angleside Rd
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 $1,175. ReNew Waltham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,299. 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 WalthamAdams1BR,1BA$2,299
Silver Lake ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Island, MA

As of May 28, 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 27 Gammons Rd Model at 27 Gammons Rd starting at $12,000 with a $2.00 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.
19 Banks St, Unit #119 Banks St3BR,2BA$0.38
27 Gammons Rd27 Gammons Rd5BR,4.5BA$2.00
54 Central St54 Central St4BR,3.5BA$2.08
54 Central St54 Central St4BR,3.5BA$2.08
137 Virginia Rd137 Virginia Rd4BR,2BA$1.49
137 Virginia Rd137 Virginia Rd4BR,2BA$1.68
444 Lowell Ave, Unit 2444 Lowell Ave5BR,2BA$2.00
51 Taylor St, Unit 451 Taylor St2BR,2BA$2.21
53 Angleside Rd, Unit 153 Angleside Rd2BR,2BA$2.11
32 Cherry St, Unit 432 Cherry St1BR,1BA$1.95

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Island, Waltham, MA

Ranked #12

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Island

What type of rentals are currently available in Island?

There are currently 415 Apartments for Rent in Island, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,175 to $12,000. There are also 190 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Island ranging from $1,150 to $22,500.

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 $1,150 to $22,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,332.

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 $2,450 to $6,801, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,700 to $4,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,500.

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