
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brandeis Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $1,200 (57 Rentals)
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8 Exchange St

29 Walnut St

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150 Crescent St, Unit 150

27 Middle St

95 Adams St, Unit 16

95 Adams St, Unit 16

19 Winthrop St, Unit 1

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260 River St, Unit 6

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15 Lyman St, Unit #3
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172 River St, Unit B4

95 Adams St, Unit 9

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22 Daniels Ct, Unit 1

95 Adams St, Unit 9

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62 Bedford St

124 Felton St, Unit 1

124 Felton St, Unit 1

30 Appleton St

19 Norumbega Terrace, Unit 1

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58 Ash St, Unit 3
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53 Nathan Rd, Unit 2

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75 Fuller St, Unit 1

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ReNew Waltham

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156 Brown St

126 Felton St, Unit 2

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Charlesbank Estates

42-44 Caughey St

29 McKenn St, Unit 1B

14 Wadsworth Ave

23 Maple St, Unit 2
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80 Robbins St, Unit 3

43 Rich St

177 Robbins St

266-274 River St

89 Cushing St

121 Chestnut St, Unit 1

124 Felton St

31 Weston St

6 Norumbega Terrace

80 Robbins St
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50 Hammond St

10 Middle St Ct

Room in Shared 5 bed/2.5 bath home in Newton Corner, Unit B

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

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

Room in Shared 5 bed/2.5 bath home in Newton Corner, Unit A

31 Auburn St

2366 Commonwealth Ave

173 Adams Ave

58 Cherry St
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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 | $2,585 | $1,200 | $3,109 |
| Brandeis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,883 | $1,875 | $4,725 |
| Brandeis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,328 | $2,195 | $5,310 |
| Brandeis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,894 | $2,750 | $5,680 |
| Brandeis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,972 | $3,500 | $4,500 |
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There are currently 57 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 $1,200. Woodland Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,350. 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 |
| Woodland Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,350 |
| ReNew Waltham | Boston | 2BR,1BA | $2,499 |
| Charlesbank Gardens | Two Bedroom - One Bath Unit (Large Living Room) | 2BR,1BA | $2,700 |
| Longview Place | Avon | 1BR,1BA | $2,792 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brandeis, MA
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brandeis area is the $0.35 price per square foot 255 Derby St Model at 255 Derby St in the in the Wellesley Farms neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Brandeis apartment is the 253 Brown St Model at 253 Brown St, Unit 253 Brown Street starting at $3,500 with a $2.41 price per square foot in the Nonantum 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 255 Derby St | 255 Derby St | 3BR,2BA | $0.35 |
| 253 Brown St, Unit 253 Brown Street | 253 Brown St | 2BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| 213 Newton Street, Unit Newton St | 213 Newton Street | 3BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| 83 Taylor St, Unit 83 Taylor St #2 | 83 Taylor St | 3BR,2BA | $2.69 |
| Watch Factory Lofts | Riverside | 2BR,1BA | $3.30 |
| 22 Daniels Ct, Unit 1 | 22 Daniels Ct | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 62 Bedford St | 62 Bedford St | 3BR,1BA | $3.20 |
| Charlesbank Gardens | Two Bedroom - One Bath Unit (Large Living Room) | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| Woodland Park | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.29 |
| Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term | Furnished Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.00 |
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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 $2,792.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brandeis?
The cheapest apartment in Brandeis is Woodland Park which is listed at $1,900, while the average apartment in Brandeis costs $5,999.
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 4 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 $376 which is $5,623 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brandeis.
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