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

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Cheap Apartments in the Lakeview area of Waltham.

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Lakeview, Waltham, MA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Currents on the CharlesOne Bedroom A1A-MMR1BR,1BA$2,209
ReNew WalthamApex1BR,1BA$2,230
The Point at WalthamA1D (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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
31 Whittier Ave31 Whittier Ave3BR,2BA$2.05
Briar Glen VillageThe Hickory2BR,1BA$3.20
Windsor Village at WalthamThe Clarendon1BR,1BA$3.18
The Ridge1 Bed/1 Bath-A11BR,1BA$3.72
WatermillsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$3.57
Waltham OverlookA1BR1BR,1BA$3.47
ReNew WalthamAuburn1BR,1BA$3.59
Currents on the CharlesStudio E1Studio ,1BA$3.82
The Point at WalthamS1Studio ,1BA$4.47
166 Main0BR/1.0BAStudio ,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

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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