
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chemistry Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $1,100 (50 Rentals)
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479 Moody St

34 Crescent

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87 Harvard St, Unit 2

763 Main St

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93 Cushing St, Unit 001

172 River St

5 Wellington Ave

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29 Gorham St, Unit 1

72 Adams St
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10 Beaver Brook Rd

85 Trapelo Rd

109 Trapelo Rd

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20 School Ave, Unit A1

15 Bolton St

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106 Calvary St, Unit 106

100 Central St

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260 River St, Unit 6
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The Point at Waltham

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105 Adams St, Unit #02

8-10 Bolton St

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82 Exchange St

259 Calvary St

ReNew Waltham

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Currents on the Charles

189 River St

78-80-80 Harvard St

13 Spruce St
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Charlesbank Estates

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218 Warren St, Unit A

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28 Austin St

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57 Prospect St, Unit 57 Prospect St Apt. B

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99 Jackson Rd, Unit 99

River Park Lofts

33 Cook St
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154 Lexington St, Unit 2

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256 Lowell Ave, Unit 2

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256 Lowell Ave, Unit 2

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256 Lowell Ave, Unit #2

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256 Lowell Ave, Unit 2
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Chemistry, Waltham, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chemistry?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry Studio Apartments | $2,449 | $1,175 | $3,135 |
| Chemistry 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,820 | $1,300 | $4,110 |
| Chemistry 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,435 | $2,000 | $5,295 |
| Chemistry 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,334 | $2,695 | $7,512 |
| Chemistry 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,170 | $3,400 | $5,400 |
| Chemistry 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,056 | $3,900 | $6,350 |
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There are currently 50 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Chemistry Neighborhood of Waltham, MA.
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Cheapest Available Chemistry Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chemistry area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term priced from $1,175. River Park Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,240. Here are the most affordable Chemistry 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 |
| River Park Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath (Flat/Affordable) | 1BR,1BA | $2,240 |
| Currents on the Charles | One Bedroom A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,282 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chemistry, MA
As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chemistry area is the $0.20 price per square foot 93 Cushing St Model at 93 Cushing St, Unit 001 in the in the Nonantum neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Chemistry apartment is the 6 Swetts Ct Model at 6 Swetts Ct, Unit 1 starting at $3,700 with a $0.37 price per square foot in the West End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chemistry apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 Cushing St, Unit 001 | 93 Cushing St | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 6 Swetts Ct, Unit 1 | 6 Swetts Ct | 4BR,1.5BA | $0.37 |
| 74 Chapel St, Unit 74 | 74 Chapel St | 5BR,3.5BA | $0.51 |
| 50 Hawthorn St, Unit 2A | 50 Hawthorn St | 2BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 69 West St, Unit L3 | 69 West St | 2BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 84 Walker St, Unit 2 | 84 Walker St | 3BR,1BA | $0.39 |
| 149 Crescent St, Unit 302 | 149 Crescent St | 2BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 19 Banks St, Unit #1 | 19 Banks St | 3BR,2BA | $0.38 |
| 137 Virginia Rd | 137 Virginia Rd | 4BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| 137 Virginia Rd | 137 Virginia Rd | 4BR,2BA | $1.68 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleChemistry, Waltham, MA
Ranked #16
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Chemistry, Waltham, MA
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
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Getting Around the Chemistry Neighborhood in Waltham, MA
Walk Score®
92 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
76 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
43 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,282.
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 100 regular apartments in Chemistry that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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