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94 Adams StWaltham, MA 02453
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brandeis Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $1,100 (32 Rentals)
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140 Church St
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56-58-143 Harvard St
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72 Adams St
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33 Gorham St
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763 Main St
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34 Harvard St
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$2,095
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80 Robbins St, Unit 2
80 Robbins StWaltham, MA 02453
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$2,100
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$2,100
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45 Nathan Rd, Unit 1
45 Nathan RdWaltham, MA 02453
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$2,150
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$2,150
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260 River St, Unit 6
260 River StWaltham, MA 02453
100 Central St
WalthamMA02453
178 Robbins St
WalthamMA02453
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$2,200
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$2,200
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$2,200
16 Maple St, Unit 4
16 Maple StWaltham, MA 02453
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$2,239 - $3,619
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$2,239 - $3,619
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ReNew Waltham
20 Middlesex CirWaltham, MA 02452
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$2,250
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 8, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$1,870
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$380
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$2,250
90 Kodiak Way
90 Kodiak WayWaltham, MA 02451
189 River St
WalthamMA02453
13 Spruce St
WalthamMA02453
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$2,300 - $2,900
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Charlesbank Estates
70 Charles River RdWaltham, MA 02453
685 Moody St
WalthamMA02453
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$2,350
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152 Brown St, Unit #1R
152 Brown StWaltham, MA 02453
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$2,400
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$2,400
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25 Maple St, Unit 25-1R
25 Maple StWaltham, MA 02453
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21 Gardner St
WalthamMA02453
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72 Church St
WestonMA02493
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$2,250
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154 Lexington St, Unit 2
154 Lexington StAuburndale, MA 02466
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Brandeis, Waltham, MA Local Guide
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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 | $2,416 | $1,175 | $3,135 |
| Brandeis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,756 | $1,600 | $3,730 |
| Brandeis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,291 | $2,200 | $4,190 |
| Brandeis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,260 | $2,450 | $5,949 |
| Brandeis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,290 | $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 $2,239. 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 | Ashworth | 1BR,1BA | $2,239 |
| Charlesbank Estates | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
| Watch Factory Lofts | Crescent | 1BR,1BA | $2,499 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brandeis, MA
As of December 26, 2025 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 149 Crescent St Model at 149 Crescent St, Unit 302 starting at $2,900 with a $0.29 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. |
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| 19 Banks St, Unit #1 | 19 Banks St | 3BR,2BA | $0.38 |
| 149 Crescent St, Unit 302 | 149 Crescent St | 2BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 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 |
| 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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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 $2,499.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brandeis?
The cheapest apartment in Brandeis is ReNew Waltham which is listed at $2,239, while the average apartment in Brandeis costs $8,100.
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 81 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 $1,147 which is $6,953 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brandeis.
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