
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brandeis Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $1,100 (54 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Brandeis area of Waltham.


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186 Lexington St, Unit 9, Unit 9

10-12-12 Maple St

25 Ash St, Unit 03, Unit 03

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16 Maple St, Unit 4, Unit 4

147 Brown St, Unit 2R, Unit 2R

11 Exchange Ct

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33 Adams St, Unit #3, Unit #3

252 Ash St, Unit 02

172 River St, Unit B-6, Unit B-6
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37 Prospect Street Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

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260 River St, Unit 6, Unit 6

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The Point at Waltham

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148 Crescent St, Unit B, Unit B

69 Newton St

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241 Lowell St, Unit New Construction, Unit New Construction

240 Crescent St

331-333-333 Grove St

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ReNew Waltham

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Charlesbank Estates
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95 Adams St, Unit 8

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75 Fuller St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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152 Brown St, Unit #1R, Unit #1R

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150 Crescent St, Unit 150, Unit 150

20 Norumbega Ter, Unit 2, Unit 2

19 Norumbega Ter, Unit 01, Unit 01

141 Brown St, Unit 2F, Unit 2F

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25 Maple St, Unit 25-1R, Unit 25-1R

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104 Calvary St, Unit 104R, Unit 104R

9 Hall St
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104 Calvary St

41 Wadsworth Ave

150 Brown St, Unit 1L

75 Lincoln St

48-58 Edge Hill Rd

12 Hammond St, Unit A, Unit A

177 Robbins St

266-274 River St

102 Central St

83 Brown St
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38 Nathan Rd

18 Faneuil Rd

6 Norumbega Terrace

207 South St

100 Prospect St

Room in Shared 5 bed/2.5 bath home, Unit C

Room in Shared 5 bed/2.5 bath home, Unit D

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316 Conant Rd, Unit 1, Unit 1

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154 Lexington St, Unit 2, Unit 2

173 Adams Ave
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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 |
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| Brandeis Studio Apartments | $2,376 | $1,175 | $3,259 |
| Brandeis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,853 | $1,850 | $4,640 |
| Brandeis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,403 | $2,300 | $5,180 |
| Brandeis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,154 | $2,250 | $6,453 |
| Brandeis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,095 | $3,500 | $5,400 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 54 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Brandeis Neighborhood of Waltham, MA.
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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 $1,175. ReNew Waltham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,299. Here are the most affordable Brandeis apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| ReNew Waltham | Adams | 1BR,1BA | $2,299 |
| The Point at Waltham | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,472 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brandeis, MA
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brandeis area is the $0.29 price per square foot 149 Crescent St Model at 149 Crescent St, Unit 301 in the in the Nonantum neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Brandeis apartment is the 1383 Washington St Model at 1383 Washington St, Unit #3 starting at $3,600 with a $0.36 price per square foot in the Wellesley Hills 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. |
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| 149 Crescent St, Unit 301 | 149 Crescent St | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.29 |
| 1383 Washington St, Unit #3 | 1383 Washington St | 3BR,1BA | $0.36 |
| 19 Banks St, Unit #1 | 19 Banks St | 3BR,2BA | $0.36 |
| 21 Bolton St, Unit #2 | 21 Bolton St | 6BR,5.5BA | $2.09 |
| 54 Central St | 54 Central St | 4BR,3.5BA | $2.08 |
| 137 Virginia Rd | 137 Virginia Rd | 4BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| 137 Virginia Rd | 137 Virginia Rd | 4BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| 51 Taylor St, Unit 4 | 51 Taylor St | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
| 17 Stratton Ter, Unit 3 | 17 Stratton Ter | 4BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| 53 Angleside Rd, Unit 1 | 53 Angleside Rd | 2BR,2BA | $2.11 |
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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Brandeis?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Brandeis is at Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term listed at $1,175.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Brandeis Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Brandeis Apartment is $2,299 at ReNew Waltham.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Brandeis Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Brandeis is starting from $2,349 at ReNew Waltham.
What is the most affordable Brandeis Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Brandeis Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at ReNew Waltham and starts from $3,109.
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