Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brandeis Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $1,100 (54 Rentals)

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property at 10-12-12 Maple St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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10-12-12 Maple St

WalthamMA02453
property at 25 Ash St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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25 Ash St, Unit 03, Unit 03

25 Ash St
WalthamMA02453
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16 Maple St, Unit 4, Unit 4
$1,850
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$1,850

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$1,850
1 Bedroom Apartment Available May 1

16 Maple St, Unit 4, Unit 4

16 Maple StWaltham, MA 02453
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property at 147 Brown St

$1,925

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$1,925

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$1,925

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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147 Brown St, Unit 2R, Unit 2R

147 Brown St
WalthamMA02453
property at 11 Exchange Ct

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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11 Exchange Ct

WalthamMA02451
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33 Adams St, Unit #3, Unit #3
$1,950
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$1,950

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$1,950
Studio Apartment Available Jun 1

33 Adams St, Unit #3, Unit #3

33 Adams StWaltham, MA 02453
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property at 172 River St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 15

172 River St, Unit B-6, Unit B-6

172 River St
WalthamMA02453

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The Point at Waltham
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$2,164 - $6,453
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$2,164 - $6,453

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The Point at Waltham

341 2nd AveWaltham, MA 02451
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148 Crescent St, Unit B, Unit B
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
1 Bedroom Apartment Available May 15

148 Crescent St, Unit B, Unit B

148 Crescent StWaltham, MA 02453
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property at 69 Newton St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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69 Newton St

WalthamMA02453
property at 240 Crescent St

$2,225

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$2,225

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$2,225

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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240 Crescent St

WalthamMA02453
property at 331-333-333 Grove St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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331-333-333 Grove St

WalthamMA02453
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ReNew Waltham
$2,269 - $4,779
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$2,269 - $4,779

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$2,269 - $4,779
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

ReNew Waltham

20 Middlesex CirWaltham, MA 02452
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Charlesbank Estates
$2,300 - $2,900
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$2,300 - $2,900

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$2,300 - $2,900
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Charlesbank Estates

70 Charles River RdWaltham, MA 02453
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property at 19 Norumbega Ter

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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19 Norumbega Ter, Unit 01, Unit 01

19 Norumbega Ter
WalthamMA02453
property at 141 Brown St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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141 Brown St, Unit 2F, Unit 2F

141 Brown St
WalthamMA02453
property at 9 Hall St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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9 Hall St

WalthamMA02453

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property at 104 Calvary St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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104 Calvary St

WalthamMA02453
property at 41 Wadsworth Ave

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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41 Wadsworth Ave

WalthamMA02453
property at 75 Lincoln St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

75 Lincoln St

WalthamMA02451
property at 48-58 Edge Hill Rd

$1,725

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$1,725

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$1,725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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48-58 Edge Hill Rd

WalthamMA02451
property at 12 Hammond St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

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12 Hammond St, Unit A, Unit A

12 Hammond St
WalthamMA02451
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177 Robbins St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

177 Robbins St

177-181 Robbins StWaltham, MA 02453
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266-274 River St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

266-274 River St

266-274 River StWaltham, MA 02453
property at 102 Central St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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102 Central St

WalthamMA02453
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83 Brown St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

83 Brown St

83 Brown StWaltham, MA 02453

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property at 38 Nathan Rd

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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38 Nathan Rd

WalthamMA02453
property at 18 Faneuil Rd

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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18 Faneuil Rd

WalthamMA02452
property at 6 Norumbega Terrace

$2,400 - $2,600

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$2,400

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$2,400

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6 Norumbega Terrace

WalthamMA02453
property at 207 South St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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207 South St

WalthamMA02453
property at 100 Prospect St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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100 Prospect St

WalthamMA02453
property at 173 Adams Ave

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

173 Adams Ave

NewtonMA02465

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Brandeis, Waltham, MA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short TermFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,175
ReNew WalthamAdams1BR,1BA$2,299
The Point at WalthamS1Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
149 Crescent St, Unit 301149 Crescent St2BR,1.5BA$0.29
1383 Washington St, Unit #31383 Washington St3BR,1BA$0.36
19 Banks St, Unit #119 Banks St3BR,2BA$0.36
21 Bolton St, Unit #221 Bolton St6BR,5.5BA$2.09
54 Central St54 Central St4BR,3.5BA$2.08
137 Virginia Rd137 Virginia Rd4BR,2BA$1.49
137 Virginia Rd137 Virginia Rd4BR,2BA$1.68
51 Taylor St, Unit 451 Taylor St2BR,2BA$2.21
17 Stratton Ter, Unit 317 Stratton Ter4BR,2BA$2.19
53 Angleside Rd, Unit 153 Angleside Rd2BR,2BA$2.11

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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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