119 Brown St
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brandeis Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $800 (69 Rentals)
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94 Adams StWaltham, MA 02453
25 Ash St, Unit 03
25 Ash St
WalthamMA02453
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$1,900
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$1,900
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$1,900
202 Brown St, Unit A
202 Brown StWaltham, MA 02453
147 Brown St, Unit 2R
147 Brown St
WalthamMA02453
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$1,950
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$1,950
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$1,950
32 Cherry St, Unit 4
32 Cherry StWaltham, MA 02453
252 Ash St, Unit 2
252 Ash St
WalthamMA02453
145 Brown St, Unit 2R
145 Brown St
WalthamMA02453
33 Middle St
WalthamMA02451
16 Eddy St
WalthamMA02453
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69 Newton St
WalthamMA02453
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$2,150
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$2,150
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$2,150
47 Nathan Rd, Unit 1
47 Nathan RdWaltham, MA 02453
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$2,1501 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1
95 Adams St, Unit 16
95 Adams StWaltham, MA 02453
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$2,150
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$2,150
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$2,150
260 River St, Unit 6
260 River StWaltham, MA 02453
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$2,200
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$2,200
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$2,200
22 Daniels Ct, Unit 1
22 Daniels CtWaltham, MA 02453
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$2,2001 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1
141 Brown St, Unit 2F
141 Brown StWaltham, MA 02453
141 Brown St, Unit 2F
141 Brown St
WalthamMA02453
92 Lowell St
WalthamMA02453
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$2,200 - $3,200
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$2,200 - $3,200
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$2,200 - $3,200
62 Bedford St
62 Bedford StWaltham, MA 02453
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$2,200
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$2,200
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$2,200
112 Russell St, Unit 112A
112 Russell StWaltham, MA 02453
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240 Crescent St
WalthamMA02453
19 Norumbega Terrace, Unit 1
19 Norumbega Terrace
WalthamMA02453
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95 Adams St, Unit 8
95 Adams StWaltham, MA 02453
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$2,269 - $4,779
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$2,269 - $4,779
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ReNew Waltham
20 Middlesex CirWaltham, MA 02452
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$2,300
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$2,300
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$2,300
16 Maple St, Unit 4
16 Maple StWaltham, MA 02453
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$2,300
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$2,300
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148 Crescent St, Unit B
148 Crescent StWaltham, MA 02453
123 Brown St
WalthamMA02453
20 Norumbega Terrace, Unit 2
20 Norumbega Terrace
WalthamMA02453
97 Hammond St
WalthamMA02451
83 Maple St
WalthamMA02453
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19 Norumbega Ter, Unit 01
19 Norumbega Ter
WalthamMA02453
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$2,3501 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1
95 Adams St, Unit 9
95 Adams StWaltham, MA 02453
20 Norumbega Ter, Unit 2
20 Norumbega Ter
WalthamMA02453
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$2,350 - $2,980
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$2,350 - $2,980
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$2,350 - $2,980
Charlesbank Estates
70 Charles River RdWaltham, MA 02453
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$2,400
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$2,400
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$2,400
25 Maple St, Unit 25-1R
25 Maple StWaltham, MA 02453
141 Brown St, Unit 2F
141 Brown St
WalthamMA02453
14 Wadsworth Ave
WalthamMA02453
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$2,4501 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1
23 Maple St, Unit 2F
23 Maple StWaltham, MA 02453
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$2,475
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$2,475
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$2,475
80 Robbins St, Unit 3
80 Robbins StWaltham, MA 02453
22 Summer Ave
WalthamMA02452
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$2,500
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$2,500
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6 Norumbega Ter, Unit 10
6 Norumbega TerWaltham, MA 02453
87 High St, Unit 1
87 High St
WalthamMA02453
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$2,517 - $5,685
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$2,517 - $5,685
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The Point at Waltham
341 2nd AveWaltham, MA 02451
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$2,550 - $4,299
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowWatch Factory Lofts
183-241 Crescent StWaltham, MA 02453
41 Angleside Rd, Unit 3
41 Angleside Rd
WalthamMA02453
12 Hammond St, Unit A
12 Hammond St
WalthamMA02451
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
177 Robbins St
177-181 Robbins StWaltham, MA 02453
119 Chestnut St, Unit 1
119 Chestnut St
WalthamMA02453
89 Cushing St
WalthamMA02453
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
266-274 River St
266-274 River StWaltham, MA 02453
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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 | $2,579 | $1,175 | $3,259 |
| Brandeis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,759 | $950 | $4,195 |
| Brandeis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,452 | $2,349 | $6,090 |
| Brandeis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,212 | $2,700 | $5,710 |
| Brandeis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,248 | $3,500 | $5,400 |
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Cheapest Available Brandeis Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| ReNew Waltham | Ashworth | 1BR,1BA | $2,269 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brandeis, MA
As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brandeis area is the $0.38 price per square foot 19 Banks St Model at 19 Banks St, Unit #1 in the in the North Waltham neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Brandeis apartment is the 54 Central St Model at 54 Central St starting at $5,400 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the Rock Meadow 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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| 19 Banks St, Unit #1 | 19 Banks St | 3BR,2BA | $0.38 |
| 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 |
| 282 Melrose St, Unit 282 | 282 Melrose St | 2BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| 51 Taylor St, Unit 4 | 51 Taylor St | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
| 53 Angleside Rd, Unit 1 | 53 Angleside Rd | 2BR,2BA | $2.11 |
| 32 Cherry St, Unit 4 | 32 Cherry St | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| 22 Daniels Ct, Unit 1 | 22 Daniels Ct | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
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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 $2,269.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brandeis?
The cheapest apartment in Brandeis is ReNew Waltham which is listed at $2,269, while the average apartment in Brandeis costs $8,600.
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 13 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 $484 which is $8,116 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brandeis.
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