
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Waltham Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $1,100 (28 Rentals)
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34 Crescent 6 Crescent

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16 Maple St, Unit 4

90 Bacon St

52 4th Ave

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Waltham Overlook

8 Lexington Terrace
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12 Lyman St

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148 Crescent St, Unit B

11 Banks St

144 Robbins St

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The Point at Waltham

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152 Brown St, Unit #1R
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61 Cushing St

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41 Wadsworth Ave

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25 Maple St, Unit 25-1R

41 Wadsworth Ave

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28 Adams St, Unit 1

Watch Factory Lofts

756 Moody St
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207 South St

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150 Crescent St, Unit 150

177 Robbins St

83 Brown St

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West End Waltham, Waltham, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West End Waltham?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Waltham Studio Apartments | $2,627 | $1,175 | $3,149 |
| West End Waltham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,017 | $1,900 | $5,560 |
| West End Waltham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,613 | $2,150 | $9,700 |
| West End Waltham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,542 | $2,730 | $5,580 |
| West End Waltham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,241 | $3,500 | $5,400 |
| West End Waltham 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,983 | $5,000 | $7,300 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West End Waltham Neighborhood of Waltham, MA.
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Cheapest Available West End Waltham Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West End Waltham area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term priced from $1,175. Waltham Overlook has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,255. Here are the most affordable West End Waltham apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| Waltham Overlook | A1AR | 1BR,1BA | $2,255 |
| J.E. Furnished Apartments of Waltham | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,325 |
| Windsor Village at Waltham | The Dartmouth | 1BR,1BA | $2,383 |
| The Point at Waltham | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,467 |
| Watch Factory Lofts | Vanguard | 1BR,1BA | $2,525 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End Waltham, MA
As of March 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the West End Waltham area is the $0.29 price per square foot 149 Crescent St Model at 149 Crescent St, Unit 302 in the in the Nonantum neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value West End Waltham apartment is the 19 Banks St Model at 19 Banks St, Unit #1 starting at $3,800 with a $0.38 price per square foot in the North Waltham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West End Waltham apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149 Crescent St, Unit 302 | 149 Crescent St | 2BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 19 Banks St, Unit #1 | 19 Banks St | 3BR,2BA | $0.38 |
| 54 Central St | 54 Central St | 4BR,3.5BA | $2.08 |
| 54 Central St | 54 Central St | 4BR,3.5BA | $2.08 |
| 137 Virginia Rd | 137 Virginia Rd | 4BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| 137 Virginia Rd | 137 Virginia Rd | 4BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| 48 South St, Unit 1 | 48 South St | 4BR,1.5BA | $2.15 |
| 41 Rich St, Unit 2 | 41 Rich St | 3BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| 51 Taylor St, Unit 4 | 51 Taylor St | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
| 17 Stratton Ter, Unit 3 | 17 Stratton Ter | 4BR,2BA | $2.19 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West End Waltham Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West End Waltham?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West End Waltham is under $2,525.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West End Waltham?
The cheapest apartment in West End Waltham is Waltham Overlook which is listed at $2,255, while the average apartment in West End Waltham costs $7,100.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West End Waltham?
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 58 regular apartments in West End Waltham 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 West End Waltham?
Cheap apartments in West End Waltham have an average cost of $705 which is $6,395 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West End Waltham.
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