
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Waltham Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $800 (60 Rentals)
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Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term

25 Ash St, Unit 03

140 College Farm Rd

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32 Cherry St, Unit 4

147 Brown St, Unit 2R

145 Brown St, Unit 2R

14 Clinton St

252 Ash St, Unit 2

33 Middle St
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47 Nathan Rd, Unit 1

44 Lionel Ave

16 Eddy St

95 Adams St, Unit 16

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Waltham Overlook

639 Lincoln St

124 Felton St, Unit 1

92 Lowell St

95 Adams St, Unit 8

40 Appleton St, Unit 1
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100 Bacon St, Unit 1

97 Hammond St

123 Brown St

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148 Crescent St, Unit B

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16 Maple St, Unit 4

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J.E. Furnished Apartments of Waltham

95 Adams St, Unit 9

685 Moody St

22 Summer Ave

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25 Maple St, Unit 25-1R
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141 Brown St, Unit 2F

14 Wadsworth Ave

23 Maple St, Unit 2F

23 Maple St, Unit 2

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80 Robbins St, Unit 3

87 High St, Unit 1

87 High St, Unit 1 COPY

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The Point at Waltham

Watch Factory Lofts

132 Myrtle St
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1083 Main St, Unit 1

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The 305, A Broadstone Community

43 Rich St

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90 Francis St

The Merc

1105 Lexington St

177 Robbins St

51 Jacqueline Rd

89 Cushing St

102 Central 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 | $2,725 | $1,200 | $3,146 |
| West End Waltham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,916 | $1,900 | $4,565 |
| West End Waltham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,777 | $2,000 | $5,850 |
| West End Waltham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,428 | $3,050 | $5,930 |
| West End Waltham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,099 | $3,500 | $5,400 |
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There are currently 60 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. 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 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 |
| J.E. Furnished Apartments of Waltham | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,325 |
| Windsor Village at Waltham | The Dartmouth | 1BR,1BA | $2,350 |
| Waltham Overlook | A1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
| The 305, A Broadstone Community | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,700 |
| The Merc | Studio-B-Balcony | Studio,1BA | $2,725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End Waltham, MA
As of June 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the West End Waltham area is the $2.50 price per square foot 183 Weston St Model at 183 Weston St in the in the Roberts neighborhood starting from $7,000. The second greatest value West End Waltham apartment is the 54 Central St Model at 54 Central St starting at $5,400 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the Rock Meadow 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 183 Weston St | 183 Weston St | 6BR,4BA | $2.50 |
| 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 | $1.68 |
| 51 Taylor St, Unit 4 | 51 Taylor St | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
| 213 Newton Street, Unit Newton St | 213 Newton Street | 3BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| 19 Banks St, Unit 1 | 19 Banks St | 3BR,2BA | $2.69 |
| 32 Cherry St, Unit 4 | 32 Cherry St | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| 90 Francis St | 90 Francis St | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.87 |
| 25 Maple St, Unit 25-1R | 25 Maple St | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest End Waltham, Waltham, MA
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Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in West End Waltham, Waltham, MA
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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 $2,725.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West End Waltham?
The cheapest apartment in West End Waltham is Windsor Village at Waltham which is listed at $2,350, 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 9 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 $372 which is $6,728 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West End Waltham.
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