
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chemistry Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $1,200 (80 Rentals)
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22 Chestnut St, Unit 2

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16 Maple St, Unit 4

20A Day St

19 Norumbega Terrace, Unit 1

144 School St, Unit 2

196 Dale St

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196 Dale St, Unit 1

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144 School St, Unit 1L
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53 Nathan Rd, Unit 1

520 Main St, Unit 5

122 Bacon St, Unit B

52 4th Ave

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260 River St, Unit 6

85 Charles St, Unit 7

116 Trapelo Rd

85 Charles St, Unit 2

172 River St, Unit B4

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103 Alder St, Unit 1
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103 Alder St, Unit 1

36 Harvard St

7 Wellington Ave

45 Columbus Ave, Unit 1

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The 305, A Broadstone Community

368 Lincoln St

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ReNew Waltham

4 Chester Ave

103 Felton St, Unit 2
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103 Felton St

87 Pond St

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41 Walnut St

189 River St

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The Point at Waltham

11 Williams St, Unit 1

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41 Walnut St, Unit 41 Walnut 21

374 Crescent St

172 River St
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34 Crescent

34 Crescent St

177 Robbins St

7-11 GIBBS LLC

54 Rumford Ave

266-274 River St

250-252 Robbins St

11 Williams St

1011 Washington St

1011 Washington St
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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 | $2,662 | $1,200 | $3,829 |
| Chemistry 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,050 | $1,700 | $6,164 |
| Chemistry 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,592 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
| Chemistry 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,363 | $2,750 | $10,000+ |
| Chemistry 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,971 | $2,995 | $9,000 |
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There are currently 80 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 $1,200. 7-11 GIBBS LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,100. 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 | $1,200 |
| 7-11 GIBBS LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $2,100 |
| River Park Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath (Flat/Income-Restricted) | 1BR, 1BA | $2,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chemistry, MA
As of September 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chemistry area is the $0.50 price per square foot 71 Orange St Model at 71 Orange St, Unit 2 in the Nonantum neighborhood starting from $5,000. The second greatest value Chemistry apartment is the 8 Homer St Model at 8 Homer St in the West End neighborhood starting at $2,800 with a $0.28 price per square foot. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 Orange St, Unit 2 | 71 Orange St | 5BR, 2BA | $0.50 |
| 8 Homer St | 8 Homer St | 3BR, 1BA | $0.28 |
| 170 Adams St, Unit Adams St. Newton | 170 Adams St | 1BR, 1BA | $0.22 |
| 409 Lowell Ave, Unit 409 Lowell Ave | 409 Lowell Ave | 3BR, 2BA | $2.24 |
| 115 Withington Rd, Unit 115 | 115 Withington Rd | 3BR, 1BA | $2.00 |
| 36 Newton St, Unit 36 Newton street | 36 Newton St | 2BR, 1BA | $2.07 |
| 20 Broadway Ter, Unit #2 | 20 Broadway Ter | 2BR, 1BA | $2.04 |
| 22 Melville Ave, Unit 2 | 22 Melville Ave | 1BR, 1BA | $2.11 |
| 196 Dale St, Unit 1 | 196 Dale St | 1BR, 1BA | $2.00 |
| 58 Cherry St, Unit Unit 2 | 58 Cherry St | 2BR, 1BA | $2.24 |
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Best Local Schools in Chemistry, Waltham, MA
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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 7-11 GIBBS LLC which is listed at $2,100, while the average apartment in Chemistry costs $3,069.
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 2 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 $156 which is $2,913 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chemistry.
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