
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Brandeis Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $2,000 (8 Rentals)


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ReNew Waltham

685 Moody St

14 Wadsworth Ave
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80 Robbins St, Unit 3

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Charlesbank Estates

177 Robbins St

266-274 River St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Brandeis?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandeis Studio Apartments | $2,633 | $1,200 | $3,259 |
| Brandeis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,799 | $950 | $4,235 |
Brandeis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,425 | $2,000 | $5,850 |
| Brandeis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,044 | $3,000 | $5,930 |
| Brandeis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,216 | $3,500 | $5,400 |
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Best Local Schools in Brandeis, Waltham, MA
William F. Stanley Elementary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brandeis Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Brandeis?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Brandeis is under $2,600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brandeis?
The cheapest apartment in Brandeis is ReNew Waltham which is listed at $2,349, while the average apartment in Brandeis costs $7,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Brandeis?
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 Brandeis 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 Brandeis?
Cheap apartments in Brandeis have an average cost of $299 which is $6,701 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brandeis.
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