
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Chemistry Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $1,850 (33 Rentals)


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90 Bacon St

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35 Washington Ave, Unit 35-2, Unit 35-2

109 Trapelo Rd

37 Prospect St Ave

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37 Prospect Street Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

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260 River St, Unit 6, Unit 6
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148 Crescent St, Unit B, Unit B

69 Newton St

144 Robbins St

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ReNew Waltham

88 Charles St

95 Adams St, Unit 8

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Charlesbank Estates

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The Point at Waltham
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152 Brown St, Unit #1R, Unit #1R

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150 Crescent St, Unit 150, Unit 150

150 Brown St, Unit 1L

41 Wadsworth Ave

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25 Maple St, Unit 25-1R, Unit 25-1R

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158 Adams St, Unit 2, Unit 2

River Park Lofts

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244 Sycamore St, Unit 244 Sycamore St, Apt 1, Unit 244 Sycamore St, Apt 1
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256 Lowell Ave, Unit #2, Unit #2

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256 Lowell Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

256 Lowell Ave, Unit 2

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50 Hawthorn St

440 Newtonville Ave

Newton Gardens

175 Adams St

Haywood House
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chemistry?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry Studio Apartments | $2,634 | $1,175 | $3,317 |
Chemistry 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,948 | $1,850 | $4,640 |
| Chemistry 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,575 | $2,195 | $7,209 |
| Chemistry 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,179 | $2,250 | $6,791 |
| Chemistry 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,130 | $3,200 | $5,400 |
| Chemistry 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,660 | $3,900 | $7,300 |
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Best Local Schools in Chemistry, Waltham, MA
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chemistry Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Chemistry?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chemistry is under $2,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chemistry?
The cheapest apartment in Chemistry is River Park Lofts which is listed at $2,240, while the average apartment in Chemistry costs $7,100.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chemistry?
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 31 regular apartments in Chemistry 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 Chemistry?
Cheap apartments in Chemistry have an average cost of $350 which is $6,750 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chemistry.
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