Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakeview Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $1,600 (38 Rentals)

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Waltham Overlook
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$2,120 - $4,365
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Waltham Overlook

15 Dolores AveWaltham, MA 02452
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The Point at Waltham
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$2,164 - $6,090
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The Point at Waltham

341 2nd AveWaltham, MA 02451
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ReNew Waltham
$2,269 - $4,779
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$2,269 - $4,779

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$2,269 - $4,779
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ReNew Waltham

20 Middlesex CirWaltham, MA 02452
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The Ridge
$2,814 - $10,462
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The Ridge

55 Ridge LnWaltham, MA 02452
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315 Warren St, Unit 2, Unit 2
$2,900
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$2,900

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315 Warren St, Unit 2, Unit 2

315 Warren StWaltham, MA 02453
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Alexan Waltham
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$2,940 - $5,630
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$2,940 - $5,630

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Alexan Waltham

79 Pond StWaltham, MA 02451
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315 Warren St
$3,000 - $3,300
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$3,000 - $3,300

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315 Warren St

315 Warren StWaltham, MA 02453
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104 Winter St, Unit 1, Unit 1
$3,200
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$3,200

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$3,200
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104 Winter St, Unit 1, Unit 1

104 Winter StWaltham, MA 02451
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317 Warren St, Unit 2, Unit 2
$3,300
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$3,300

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317 Warren St, Unit 2, Unit 2

317 Warren StWaltham, MA 02453
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315 Warren St, Unit 2, Unit 2
$3,300
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$3,300

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315 Warren St, Unit 2, Unit 2

315 Warren StWaltham, MA 02453
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Avalon Bear Hill
$3,394 - $4,915
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$3,329 - $4,850
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$3,394 - $4,915
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Avalon Bear Hill

1449 Main StWaltham, MA 02451
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31-33 Rich St
$3,500
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$3,500

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31-33 Rich St

31-33 Rich StWaltham, MA 02451

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123 Russell St, Unit 1, Unit 1
$4,000
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$4,000

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3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

123 Russell St, Unit 1, Unit 1

123 Russell StWaltham, MA 02453
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$1,950

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$1,950

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243 Lake St

WalthamMA02451
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Avalon at Lexington
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$2,993 - $4,696
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$2,935 - $4,638
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$2,993 - $4,696
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Avalon at Lexington

100 Lexington Ridge DrLexington, MA 02421
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65 Olcott St, Unit 1, Unit 1
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

65 Olcott St, Unit 1, Unit 1

65 Olcott StWatertown, MA 02472
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Avalon at Lexington Hills
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$3,085 - $5,905
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$3,020 - $5,840
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$65

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$3,085 - $5,905
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Avalon at Lexington Hills

1000 Main Campus DrLexington, MA 02421
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60 Gilbert St, Unit 1, Unit 1
$3,500
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$3,500

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$3,500
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60 Gilbert St, Unit 1, Unit 1

60 Gilbert StWatertown, MA 02472
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Cheapest Available Lakeview Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lakeview area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at The Point at Waltham priced from $2,164. ReNew Waltham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,299. Here are the most affordable Lakeview apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Point at WalthamS1 (Income Restricted)Studio,1BA$2,164
ReNew WalthamAdams1BR,1BA$2,299
J.E. Furnished Apartments of WalthamFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$2,325
Waltham OverlookA1AR1BR,1BA$2,470
Windsor Village at WalthamThe Dartmouth1BR,1BA$2,523
The 305, A Broadstone CommunityS1Studio,1BA$2,807
The Ridge1 Bed/1 Bath-A11BR,1BA$2,814

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakeview, MA

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lakeview area is the $0.30 price per square foot 315 Warren St Model at 315 Warren St in the in the Rock Meadow neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Lakeview apartment is the 19 Banks St Model at 19 Banks St, Unit #1 starting at $3,600 with a $0.36 price per square foot in the North Waltham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakeview apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
315 Warren St315 Warren St3BR,1BA$0.30
19 Banks St, Unit #119 Banks St3BR,2BA$0.36
183 Weston St183 Weston St6BR,4BA$2.50
54 Central St54 Central St4BR,3.5BA$2.08
17 Stratton Ter, Unit 317 Stratton Ter4BR,2BA$2.19
60 Gilbert St, Unit 160 Gilbert St4BR,2BA$2.33
19 Banks St, Unit 119 Banks St3BR,2BA$2.69
315 Warren St, Unit 2315 Warren St3BR,1BA$2.42
90 Francis St90 Francis St2BR,1.5BA$2.87
37 Prospect Street Ave, Unit 237 Prospect Street Ave1BR,1BA$2.80

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lakeview Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lakeview?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lakeview is under $2,814.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakeview?

The cheapest apartment in Lakeview is ReNew Waltham which is listed at $2,299, while the average apartment in Lakeview costs $7,100.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lakeview?

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 Lakeview 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 Lakeview?

Cheap apartments in Lakeview have an average cost of $567 which is $6,533 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakeview.

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