
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Waltham Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $1,200 (40 Rentals)
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24 Orchard Ave

149 Adams St

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The Point at Waltham

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22 Chestnut St, Unit 2

25 Ash St, Unit 03

18 Elm St

150 Brown St, Unit 2R
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150 Brown St, Unit 2R

147 Brown St, Unit 2R

196 Dale St

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144 School St, Unit 1L

144 School St, Unit 2

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196 Dale St, Unit 1

52 Jacqueline Rd, Unit 10

124 Felton St, Unit 1
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52 4th Ave

33 Middle St

85 Charles St, Unit 7

85 Charles St, Unit 2

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103 Alder St, Unit 1

45 Columbus Ave

103 Alder St, Unit 1

368 Lincoln St
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53 Nathan Rd, Unit 2

4 Chester Ave

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Waltham Overlook

1000 Lexington St

11 Williams St, Unit 1

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41 Walnut St, Unit 41 Walnut 21

41 Walnut St
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34 Crescent

177 Robbins St

7-11 GIBBS LLC

89 Cushing St

43 Jacqueline Rd

1105 Lexington St

11 Williams St

99 Conant Rd
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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 | $2,488 | $1,200 | $3,135 |
| West End Waltham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,918 | $1,800 | $6,455 |
| West End Waltham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,660 | $1,100 | $8,781 |
| West End Waltham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,400 | $2,900 | $6,748 |
| West End Waltham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,533 | $3,000 | $3,800 |
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There are currently 40 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 $1,200. The Point at Waltham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,648. 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 | $1,200 |
| The Point at Waltham | S1 (Income Restricted) | Studio, 1BA | $1,648 |
| 7-11 GIBBS LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $2,100 |
| J.E. Furnished Apartments of Waltham | Furnished Studio | Studio, 1BA | $2,325 |
| Brook School Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $2,476 |
| Windsor Village at Waltham | The Dartmouth | 1BR, 1BA | $2,503 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End Waltham, MA
As of September 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the West End Waltham area is the $2.53 price per square foot 23 Weston St Model at 23 Weston St, Unit 21 in the North Waltham neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value West End Waltham apartment is the 68 Adams St Model at 68 Adams St, Unit #2 in the Nonantum neighborhood starting at $3,100 with a $2.14 price per square foot. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Weston St, Unit 21 | 23 Weston St | 4BR, 3BA | $2.53 |
| 68 Adams St, Unit #2 | 68 Adams St | 3BR, 1BA | $2.14 |
| 213 Newton Street, Unit Newton St | 213 Newton Street | 3BR, 2BA | $2.30 |
| 24 Elson Rd, Unit 2 | 24 Elson Rd | 4BR, 1BA | $2.73 |
| Windsor Village at Waltham | The Faneuil | 2BR, 1.5BA | $2.96 |
| 196 Dale St, Unit 1 | 196 Dale St | 1BR, 1BA | $2.00 |
| 80 Robbins St, Unit 3 | 80 Robbins St | 2BR, 1BA | $2.54 |
| 90 Francis St | 90 Francis St | 2BR, 1.5BA | $2.87 |
| 41 Walnut St, Unit 41 Walnut unit 21 | 41 Walnut St | 2BR, 1BA | $2.96 |
| Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term | Furnished Studio | Studio, 1BA | $3.00 |
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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 $2,503.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West End Waltham?
The cheapest apartment in West End Waltham is 7-11 GIBBS LLC which is listed at $2,100, while the average apartment in West End Waltham costs $3,231.
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 1 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 $211 which is $3,020 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West End Waltham.
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