
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakeview Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $950 (19 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Lakeview area of Waltham.


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25 Captain Parker Arms, Unit 22

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Lakeview, Waltham, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lakeview?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Studio Apartments | $2,689 | $1,648 | $3,109 |
| Lakeview 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,970 | $2,100 | $4,605 |
| Lakeview 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,689 | $2,495 | $8,856 |
| Lakeview 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,560 | $2,900 | $6,741 |
| Lakeview 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,250 | $950 | $5,400 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 19 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 Studio unit found at The Point at Waltham priced from $1,648. J.E. Furnished Apartments of Waltham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,325. Here are the most affordable Lakeview apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Point at Waltham | S1 (Income Restricted) | Studio,1BA | $1,648 |
| J.E. Furnished Apartments of Waltham | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,325 |
| Windsor Village at Waltham | The Dartmouth | 1BR,1BA | $2,520 |
| ReNew Waltham | Allentown | 1BR,1BA | $2,549 |
| The 305, A Broadstone Community | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,744 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakeview, MA
As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lakeview area is the $2.08 price per square foot 54 Central St Model at 54 Central St in the in the Rock Meadow neighborhood starting from $5,400. The second greatest value Lakeview apartment is the 23 Weston St Model at 23 Weston St, Unit 21 starting at $3,800 with a $2.53 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Central St | 54 Central St | 4BR,3.5BA | $2.08 |
| 23 Weston St, Unit 21 | 23 Weston St | 4BR,3BA | $2.53 |
| 24 Elson Rd, Unit 2 | 24 Elson Rd | 4BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| 24 Elson Rd, Unit 2 | 24 Elson Rd | 4BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Briar Glen Village | The Hemlock | 2BR,2BA | $3.14 |
| Windsor Village at Waltham | The Faneuil | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.25 |
| 42 Wilmot St, Unit 1 | 42 Wilmot St | 3BR,1.5BA | $3.50 |
| 90 Francis St | 90 Francis St | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.87 |
| Waltham Overlook | B1AR | 2BR,1BA | $3.39 |
| The Ridge | 1 Bed/1 Bath-A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
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 $2,960.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakeview?
The cheapest apartment in Lakeview is The Point at Waltham which is listed at $2,398, while the average apartment in Lakeview costs $3,154.
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 1 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 $209 which is $2,945 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakeview.
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