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Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term
94 Adams StWaltham, MA 02453
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brandeis Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $1,200 (57 Rentals)
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24 Orchard Ave
WalthamMA02452
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$1,648 - $6,199
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The Point at Waltham
341 2nd AveWaltham, MA 02451
8 Exchange St
WalthamMA02451
25 Ash St, Unit 03
25 Ash St
WalthamMA02453
20A Day St
WalthamMA02453
147 Brown St, Unit 2R
147 Brown St
WalthamMA02453
144 School St, Unit 2
144 School St
WalthamMA02451
196 Dale St
WalthamMA02451
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$2,0001 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 15
150 Brown St, Unit 2R
150 Brown StWaltham, MA 02453
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19 Norumbega Terrace, Unit 1
19 Norumbega Terrace
WalthamMA02453
150 Brown St, Unit 2R
150 Brown St
WalthamMA02453
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$2,1001 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
124 Felton St, Unit 1
124 Felton StWaltham, MA 02453
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$2,129Studio Apartments Available Now
52 4th Ave
52 4th AveWaltham, MA 02451
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$2,150
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Base Rent$2,150
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260 River St, Unit 6
260 River StWaltham, MA 02453
103 Alder St, Unit 1
103 Alder St
WalthamMA02453
7 Rumford Ave
WalthamMA02453
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$2,2001 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1
85 Charles St, Unit 2
85 Charles StWaltham, MA 02453
172 River St, Unit B4
172 River St
WalthamMA02453
85 Charles St
WalthamMA02453
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$2,250
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240 Robbins St, Unit 1
240 Robbins StWaltham, MA 02453
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$2,3001 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
19 Norumbega Terrace, Unit 1
19 Norumbega TerraceWaltham, MA 02453
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$2,300
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53 Nathan Rd, Unit 2
53 Nathan RdWaltham, MA 02453
41 Walnut St
WalthamMA02453
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$2,400
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Base Rent$2,400
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41 Walnut St, Unit 41 Walnut 21
41 Walnut StWaltham, MA 02453
103 Felton St
WalthamMA02453
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$2,4501 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 1
103 Felton St, Unit 2
103 Felton StWaltham, MA 02453
23 Maple St, Unit 2
23 Maple St
WalthamMA02453
45 Columbus Ave
WalthamMA02451
266-274-274 River St
WalthamMA02453
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$2,475
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Base Rent$2,475
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80 Robbins St, Unit 3
80 Robbins StWaltham, MA 02453
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$2,480 - $2,980
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Charlesbank Estates
70 Charles River RdWaltham, MA 02453
36 Newton St
WalthamMA02453
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$2,4952 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
36 Newton St, Unit 2
36 Newton StWaltham, MA 02453
189 River St
WalthamMA02453
172 River St
WalthamMA02453
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
177 Robbins St
177-181 Robbins StWaltham, MA 02453
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1 Bedroom Apartments
7-11 GIBBS LLC
7-11 Gibbs CtWaltham, MA 02452
10 Middle St Ct
WalthamMA02451
46 Rumford Ave
WalthamMA02453
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19 Norumbega Terrace
WalthamMA02453
124 Felton St
WalthamMA02453
54 Rumford Ave
WalthamMA02453
89 Cushing St
WalthamMA02453
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
266-274 River St
266-274 River StWaltham, MA 02453
80 Robbins St
WalthamMA02453
250-252 Robbins St
WalthamMA02453
Room in Shared 5 bed/2.5 bath home in Newton Corner, Unit B
337 Central St
BostonMA02466
Room in Shared 5 bed/2.5 bath home in Newton Corner, Unit C
337 Central St
BostonMA02466
31 Auburn St
NewtonMA02465
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Brandeis, Waltham, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Brandeis?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandeis Studio Apartments | $2,477 | $1,200 | $3,135 |
| Brandeis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,825 | $2,000 | $4,075 |
| Brandeis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,267 | $2,250 | $5,590 |
| Brandeis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,767 | $2,900 | $6,221 |
| Brandeis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,081 | $3,100 | $5,400 |
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Cheapest Available Brandeis Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brandeis 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 Brandeis 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 |
| Woodland Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,175 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brandeis, MA
As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brandeis area is the $2.08 price per square foot 54 Central St Model at 54 Central St in the in the Rock Meadow neighborhood starting from $5,400. The second greatest value Brandeis apartment is the 23 Weston St Model at 23 Weston St, Unit 21 starting at $3,800 with a $2.53 price per square foot in the North Waltham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brandeis apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Central St | 54 Central St | 4BR,3.5BA | $2.08 |
| 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,1BA | $2.37 |
| 215 Newton St, Unit 215 Newton St | 215 Newton St | 3BR,2BA | $2.44 |
| 36 Newton St, Unit 36 Newton street | 36 Newton St | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| 71 Cherry St, Unit 2 | 71 Cherry St | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| 58 Cherry St, Unit Unit 2 | 58 Cherry St | 2BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| 80 Robbins St, Unit 3 | 80 Robbins St | 2BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| 75 Fuller St, Unit 1 | 75 Fuller St | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
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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 $2,175.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brandeis?
The cheapest apartment in Brandeis is 7-11 GIBBS LLC which is listed at $2,100, while the average apartment in Brandeis costs $2,959.
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 1 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 $239 which is $2,720 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brandeis.
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