
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakeview Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $2,100 (8 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Lakeview area of Waltham.


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Lakeview, Waltham, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lakeview?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lakeview Studio Apartments | $2,979 | $2,199 | $8,339 |
Lakeview 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,091 | $2,170 | $5,985 |
Lakeview 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,448 | $2,450 | $8,676 |
Lakeview 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,905 | $2,830 | $8,562 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lakeview Neighborhood of Waltham, MA.
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Cheapest Available Lakeview Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lakeview area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Currents on the Charles priced from $2,209. ReNew Waltham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,230. Here are the most affordable Lakeview apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Currents on the Charles | One Bedroom A1A-MMR | 1BR,1BA | $2,209 |
ReNew Waltham | Apex | 1BR,1BA | $2,230 |
The Point at Waltham | A1D (Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $2,342 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakeview, MA
As of May 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lakeview area is the $2.05 price per square foot 31 Whittier Ave Model at 31 Whittier Ave in the in the Rock Meadow neighborhood starting from $4,100. The second greatest value Lakeview apartment is the The Hickory Model at Briar Glen Village starting at $3,195 with a $3.20 price per square foot in the Wellington Crossing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakeview apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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31 Whittier Ave | 31 Whittier Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.05 |
Briar Glen Village | The Hickory | 2BR,1BA | $3.20 |
Windsor Village at Waltham | The Clarendon | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
The Ridge | 1 Bed/1 Bath-A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.72 |
Watermills | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
Waltham Overlook | A1BR | 1BR,1BA | $3.47 |
ReNew Waltham | Auburn | 1BR,1BA | $3.59 |
Currents on the Charles | Studio E1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.82 |
The Point at Waltham | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.47 |
166 Main | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $4.91 |
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Getting Around the Lakeview Neighborhood in Waltham, MA
Walk Score®
60 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
35 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
23 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $3,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakeview?
The cheapest apartment in Lakeview is Currents on the Charles which is listed at $2,209, while the average apartment in Lakeview costs $3,860.
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 6 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 $615 which is $3,245 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakeview.
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