Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chemistry Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $1,100 (103 Rentals)

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property at 10-12-12 Maple St

$1,650

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$1,650

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10-12-12 Maple St

WalthamMA02453
property at 109 Trapelo Rd

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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109 Trapelo Rd

WalthamMA02452
property at 89 Trapelo Rd

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

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89 Trapelo Rd

WalthamMA02452
property at 11 Banks St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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11 Banks St

WalthamMA02451
property at 172 River St

$2,100

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$2,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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172 River St, Unit B-6, Unit B-6

172 River St
WalthamMA02453
property at 16 Eddy St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

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16 Eddy St

WalthamMA02453
property at 33 Middle St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

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33 Middle St

WalthamMA02451

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property at 69 Newton St

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

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69 Newton St

WalthamMA02453
property at 92 Lowell St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

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92 Lowell St

WalthamMA02453
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ReNew Waltham
$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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Charlesbank Estates
$2,300 - $2,950
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$2,300 - $2,950

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$2,300 - $2,950
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Charlesbank Estates

70 Charles River RdWaltham, MA 02453
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203 Ash St, Unit 1, Unit 1
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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203 Ash St, Unit 1, Unit 1

203 Ash StWaltham, MA 02453
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property at 116 Trapelo Rd

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

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116 Trapelo Rd

WalthamMA02452
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The Point at Waltham
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$2,308 - $4,449
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$2,308 - $4,449

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The Point at Waltham

341 2nd AveWaltham, MA 02451
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Currents on the Charles
$2,341 - $3,450
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$2,326 - $3,435
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$2,341 - $3,450
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Currents on the Charles

36 River StWaltham, MA 02453
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property at 83 Maple St

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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83 Maple St

WalthamMA02453
property at 172 Princeton Ave

$2,375

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$2,375

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$2,375

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172 Princeton Ave

WalthamMA02451

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property at 41 Wadsworth Ave

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

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41 Wadsworth Ave

WalthamMA02453
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21 Vernon St, Unit 21, Unit 21
$2,450
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$2,450

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$2,450
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21 Vernon St, Unit 21, Unit 21

21 Vernon StWaltham, MA 02453
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70 Gardner St, Unit 1, Unit 1
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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70 Gardner St, Unit 1, Unit 1

70 Gardner StWaltham, MA 02453
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Longview Place
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$2,549 - $4,383
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$2,549 - $4,383

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Longview Place

70-80 Hope AveWaltham, MA 02453
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property at 70 Gardner St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

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70 Gardner St

WalthamMA02453
property at 43 Rich St

$2,650

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$2,650

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$2,650

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43 Rich St

WalthamMA02451

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Chemistry, Waltham, MA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short TermFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,175
River Park Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath (Flat/Affordable)1BR,1BA$2,240
ReNew WalthamAdams1BR,1BA$2,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chemistry, MA

As of May 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chemistry area is the $0.29 price per square foot 149 Crescent St Model at 149 Crescent St, Unit 301 in the in the Nonantum neighborhood starting from $2,900. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
149 Crescent St, Unit 301149 Crescent St2BR,1.5BA$0.29
6 Swetts Ct, Unit 16 Swetts Ct4BR,1.5BA$0.37
19 Banks St, Unit #119 Banks St3BR,2BA$0.38
84 Walker St, Unit 284 Walker St3BR,1BA$0.39
74 Chapel St, Unit 7474 Chapel St5BR,3.5BA$0.51
137 Virginia Rd137 Virginia Rd4BR,2BA$1.49
137 Virginia Rd137 Virginia Rd4BR,2BA$1.68
115 Withington Rd115 Withington Rd3BR,1BA$1.80
115 Withington Rd, Unit 115115 Withington Rd3BR,1BA$2.00
32 Cherry St, Unit 432 Cherry St1BR,1BA$2.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chemistry Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Chemistry?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Chemistry is at Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term listed at $1,175.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chemistry Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chemistry Apartment is $2,240 at River Park Lofts.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Chemistry Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chemistry is starting from $2,300 at Silver Lake Apartments.

What is the most affordable Chemistry Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chemistry Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at ReNew Waltham and starts from $3,109.

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