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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Waltham, MA
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    5/5 Anonymous on Jun 20, 2021

    My fiancé and I moved in a couple of months ago. Best decision ever. The location is convenient, the staff is amazing and our apartment is pristine!

    5/5 Anonymous on Jun 20, 2021

    My fiancé and I moved in a couple of months ago. Best decision ever. The location is convenient, the staff is amazing and our apartment is pristine!

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    976 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA 02452
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    45 Moody Street, Waltham, MA 02453
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    20 Cooper Street, Waltham, MA 02453
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    121 Ash Street, Waltham, MA 02453
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    28 Austin Street, Newton, MA 02460
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    100 Woodview Way, Watertown, MA 02472
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    7 Stedman Road, Lexington, MA 02421
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    12 Homer Street, Watertown, MA 02472
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    1940 Washington Street,, Newton, MA 02466
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    40-46 Park Street, Newton, MA 02458
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    204 Arsenal St, Watertown, MA 02472
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    106,116 Tremont Street, Brighton, MA 02135
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    50 Wells Road, Lincoln, MA 01773
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    30 Mill Street, Arlington, MA 02476
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    223 Concord Turnpike, Cambridge, MA 02140
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    • $3,015+
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    805 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown, MA 02472
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    160 Cambridge Park Drive, Cambridge, MA 02140
    25 Units available
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    • $3,065+
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    80 Fawcett Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
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    603 Concord Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138
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    80 Cambridgepark Drive, Cambridge, MA 02140
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    1 Katahdin Drive, Lexington, MA 02421
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    1550 Soldiers Field Road, Boston, MA 02135
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    77 New Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
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    87 New Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
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    4, 8, 12 Elko Street, Brighton, MA 02135
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Waltham, MA Demographics

  • Total Population62,597
  • Female 30,213
    Male 32,384
  • Median Age34.3

In total, Waltham, MA has 62,597 residents, 32,384 women and 30,213 men, per U.S. Census records. The median age of Waltham’s population is 34.3.

Average Rent in Waltham, MA

  • Waltham, MA Average Rental Price, July 2022 $2,967 /mo

The average rent for an apartment in Waltham, MA is $2,967 per month.

Waltham, MA Apartment Rent Ranges

Waltham, MA Rent Trends

Average Rent Jul / 2019 Nov / 2019 Mar / 2020 Jul / 2020 Nov / 2020 Mar / 2021 Jul / 2021 Nov / 2021 Mar / 2022 Jul / 2022
Waltham, MA $2,526 $2,566 $2,460 $2,445 $2,349 $2,373 $2,513 $2,691 $2,705 $2,967
National $1,407 $1,415 $1,416 $1,406 $1,410 $1,418 $1,501 $1,596 $1,634 $1,706

The average rent for an apartment in Waltham, MA is $2,967, whereas the average monthly rent in the U.S. is $1,706.

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Waltham, MA Households

  • Total Number of Households23,891
  • Family 12,393
    Non-family 11,498
  • Children 4,742
    No Children 19,149
  • Average People Per Household2.29
  • Median Household Income$95,851
  • Median Housing Costs Per Month$1,822

Waltham, MA has 23,891 households. According to the most recent Census data, there are 12,393 family households and 11,498 non-family households in the city. 4,742 Waltham households have children and 19,149 households do not. The average number of people living in a household in Waltham, MA is 2.29. The median income in Waltham is $95,851 per household per year, with $1,822 spent on housing monthly.

Waltham, MA Education Statistics

4% of the Waltham, MA population have no high school education, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. 26% of the city’s residents went to high school, 16% completed some college, 6% of the population earned an Associate Degree, 28% earned a Bachelor Degree, and 20% earned a Graduate Degree.

Renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Waltham, MA

You’re searching for one bedroom apartments in Waltham, MA and wondering how to go about it to save time and money? Currently there are 184 apartments available for rent, from $1,550 to $8,513 with an average living space of 985 Sq.Ft.. Whether you’re searching for a one bedroom efficiency that offers the basics or a one bedroom furnished apartment for a bit more comfort, finding just the right apartment can be a little challenging. Now if you’re also on a budget, finding an affordable 1 bedroom that is better than just good enough, could be the struggle of the year. Plus, there are 1-bedroom apartments in low-rise buildings, or in high-rises, there are 1-bedroom apartments plus a den, or tiny 1 bedrooms with little wiggle room. There are brand new modern apartment buildings and landmark historic buildings. You certainly have a lot to consider.

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Remember the times when your mother was telling you that money doesn’t grow on trees? Now you’re browsing through our selection of single bedroom apartments and you suddenly realize: she was right. Again. As annoying as that may be, when you’re paying monthly rent with hard earned money, hunting down cheap one bedroom apartments suddenly makes sense. Use the search tools to sort rent prices in ascending order. Make sure to come back and check daily if there are new listings in Waltham, MA . If you find a good deal, act fast and apply instantly. Currently our cheapest apartments in the Waltham, MA start at $1,550. But there are many deals to be found in as many as 25 listings for rent. Tip: you can save your search and we will e-mail to you when new apartments and floor plans become available.

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