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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Waltham, MA

144 Rentals Available
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Waltham, MA. 144 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $1,200

  • 52-54 Chester Ave LLC 1-5 Beds Apartment for Rent
    Today

    52-54 Chester Ave LLC, Waltham, MA 2453
    1 BED $2,000
    4 BEDS $1,050
    5 BEDS $1,100
  • 5-7 Chester Ave 3-7 Beds Apartment for Rent
    Today

    5-7 Chester Ave, Waltham, MA 2453
    3 BEDS $1,250
    4 BEDS $1,150+
    7 BEDS $1,100+

Apartments Under $1,400

  • a blue house with windows and a white porch
    Today

    139 Adams St, Waltham, MA 2453
    5 BEDS $1,250
    6 BEDS $1,200
    7 BEDS $1,250
  • a house with a porch and a tree in front of it
    Today

    23 Washington Ave, Waltham, MA 2453
    6 BEDS $1,325+

Apartments Under $1,800

  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    805 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown, MA 02472
    STUDIO $1,700
    1 BED $1,600
    2 BEDS $2,500
  • a house with a wrap around porch and a steep roof
    Today

    659 South Street, Waltham, MA 2453
    3 BEDS $1,650
    4 BEDS $2,000
    6 BEDS $1,650+
  • a kitchen with black appliances and wooden cabinets
    Today

    7 Stedman Road, Lexington, MA 02421
    1 BED $1,650+
    2 BEDS $2,250+
    3 BEDS $2,725+

Apartments Under $2,000

  • a living room with a wooden floor and two windows
    Today

    286 & 288 Chestnut Hill Avenue, Brighton, MA 02135
    STUDIO $1,800+
    1 BED $2,250+
    2 BEDS Ask for pricing
  • the view of a kitchen with a stove and a sink and a bathroom
    Today

    3-15 Lorraine Terrace, Allston, MA 02134
    STUDIO $1,995
    1 BED Ask for pricing
    2 BEDS Ask for pricing

Apartments Under $2,400

  • a living room with a couch and two tables
    Today

    111-115 Kilsyth Road, Brighton, MA 02135
    1 BED $2,270+
    2 BEDS $3,110+
    3 BEDS $3,490+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    100 Kilsyth Road, Brighton, MA 02135
    STUDIO $2,450
    1 BED $2,270+
    2 BEDS $3,110+

Apartments Under $2,600

  • a living room with a couch and two tables
    Today

    100 Kilsyth Road, Brighton, MA 02135
    STUDIO $2,450
    1 BED $2,630+
    2 BEDS $3,245
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and granite counter tops and white appliances
    Today

    39,41 Shepard Street, Brighton, MA 02135
    STUDIO Ask for pricing
    1 BED $2,495
    2 BEDS $2,795
  • a living room with a kitchen and a couch and a table
    Today

    35-43 Braintree St, Allston, MA 02134
    STUDIO $2,588+
    1 BED $3,632+
    2 BEDS $4,971
  • an empty kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
    Today

    106,116 Tremont Street, Brighton, MA 02135
    STUDIO Ask for pricing
    1 BED $2,595
    2 BEDS $2,895+
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a table
    Today

    1505 Commonwealth Ave, Brighton, MA 02135
    STUDIO $2,600
    1 BED $3,100
    2 BEDS $4,200
  • a large lobby with blue chairs and a blue wall
    Today

    219 Western Avenue, Allston, MA 02134
    STUDIO $2,634+
    1 BED $4,394+
    2 BEDS $4,626+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    Today

    80 Fawcett Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
    STUDIO $2,649+
    1 BED $3,096+
    2 BEDS $3,912+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a microwave
    Today

    4, 8, 12 Elko Street, Brighton, MA 02135
    1 BED $2,650+
    2 BEDS Ask for pricing
    3 BEDS $3,450
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a coffee table
    Today

    976 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA 02452
    1 BED $2,675+
    2 BEDS $3,155+
    3 BEDS $3,750+
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  • the living room of a house with a radiator and wooden floors
    Today

    76 Gordon Street, Brighton, MA 02135
    STUDIO Ask for pricing
    1 BED Ask for pricing
    2 BEDS $2,795+
  • a living room with a white couch and a tv
    Today

    37 North Beacon Street, Allston, MA 02134
    STUDIO $2,875
    1 BED $2,900
    2 BEDS $4,150

  • More Rentals Near Waltham, MA

  • a living room with a gray couch and yellow pillows
    Today

    1 Whittemore Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140
    1 BED Ask for pricing
    2 BEDS Ask for pricing
    3 BEDS $4,902+
  • a brick apartment building with a yard in front of it
    Today

    121 Ash Street, Waltham, MA 02453
    STUDIO Ask for pricing
    1 BED Ask for pricing
  • a large tree in front of a brick building
    Today

    40-46 Park Street, Newton, MA 02458
    STUDIO Ask for pricing
    1 BED Ask for pricing
    2 BEDS Ask for pricing
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Getting around in Waltham, MA

35 /100
Car-Dependent
30 /100
Some Transit
37 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 35, Transit Score®: 30, Bike Score®: 37

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Waltham, MA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,100 and $8,365.

How many cheap rentals are available in Waltham, MA on RentCafe?

There are 254 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Waltham, MA were last updated on 8 Apr 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Waltham, MA?

The average Waltham, MA cheap apartment size is 271 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Waltham, MA?

Cheap apartments in Waltham, MA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Waltham, MA?

A cheap apartment in Waltham, MA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Waltham, MA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Waltham, MA has never been easier. We feature 144 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Waltham, MA average. What is a cheap rent in Waltham, MA? The average apartment rent in Waltham is $3,022 per month so any rental south of $2,418 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Waltham, MA rents go as low as $1,050/mo.

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