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94 Adams StWaltham, MA 02453
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brandeis Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $1,100 (19 Rentals)
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18 Townsend St
18 Townsend StWaltham, MA 02453
34 Crescent 4 Crescent
WalthamMA02453
90 Bacon St
WalthamMA02451
206 High St
WalthamMA02453
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52 4th Ave
52 4th AveWaltham, MA 02451
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8 Lexington Terrace
8 Lexington TerraceWaltham, MA 02452
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$2,150
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260 River St, Unit 6
260 River StWaltham, MA 02453
12 Lyman St
WalthamMA02452
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148 Crescent St, Unit B
148 Crescent StWaltham, MA 02453
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ReNew Waltham
20 Middlesex CirWaltham, MA 02452
189 River St
WalthamMA02453
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172 Summer St
WalthamMA02452
11 Banks St
WalthamMA02451
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Charlesbank Estates
70 Charles River RdWaltham, MA 02453
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177 Robbins St
177-181 Robbins StWaltham, MA 02453
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266-274 River StWaltham, MA 02453
2366 Commonwealth Ave
NewtonMA02466
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44 School StWeston, MA 02493
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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 | $2,460 | $1,175 | $3,149 |
| Brandeis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,759 | $1,250 | $5,560 |
| Brandeis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,276 | $2,150 | $4,498 |
| Brandeis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,114 | $2,450 | $5,580 |
| Brandeis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,204 | $3,500 | $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 $1,175. ReNew Waltham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,219. 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 | $1,175 |
| ReNew Waltham | Auburn | 1BR,1BA | $2,219 |
| Charlesbank Estates | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
| The Point at Waltham | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,467 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brandeis, MA
As of March 12, 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 302 in the in the Nonantum neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Brandeis apartment is the 19 Banks St Model at 19 Banks St, Unit #1 starting at $3,800 with a $0.38 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149 Crescent St, Unit 302 | 149 Crescent St | 2BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 19 Banks St, Unit #1 | 19 Banks St | 3BR,2BA | $0.38 |
| 21 Bolton St, Unit #2 | 21 Bolton St | 6BR,5.5BA | $2.09 |
| 54 Central St | 54 Central St | 4BR,3.5BA | $2.08 |
| 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 |
| 48 South St, Unit 1 | 48 South St | 4BR,1.5BA | $2.15 |
| 41 Rich St, Unit 2 | 41 Rich St | 3BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| 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
Waltham School District
Public School - Grades PK-5 (396)
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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 $2,467.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brandeis?
The cheapest apartment in Brandeis is ReNew Waltham which is listed at $2,219, while the average apartment in Brandeis costs $9,500.
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 59 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 $758 which is $8,742 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brandeis.
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