
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chemistry Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $1,000 (30 Rentals)
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The Point at Waltham

8 Exchange St

56-58-143 Harvard St

20A Day St

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150 Crescent St, Unit 150

10 Exchange Ct
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95 Adams St, Unit 9

116 Trapelo Rd

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260 River St, Unit 6

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15 Lyman St, Unit #3

124 Felton St, Unit 1

150 Brown St, Unit 2R

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27 Gorham St, Unit 1
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177 Robbins St

266-274 River St

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69 Stuart St, Unit A

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54 Olney St, Unit 2

184 Linwood Ave

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28 Austin St, Unit SI FL2-ID976

Newton Gardens
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31 Auburn St

2366 Commonwealth Ave

75 Lexington St

175 Adams St, Unit 13

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170 Adams St, Unit Adams St. Newton

175 Adams St, Unit 33

Haywood House
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61-63 Moraine 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 | $2,564 | $1,200 | $3,135 |
| Chemistry 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,928 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
| Chemistry 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,400 | $2,195 | $6,034 |
| Chemistry 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,887 | $1,100 | $7,000 |
| Chemistry 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,695 | $1,000 | $4,750 |
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There are currently 30 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. The Point at Waltham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,648. 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 |
| The Point at Waltham | S1 (Income Restricted) | Studio,1BA | $1,648 |
| River Park Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath (Flat/Income-Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $2,240 |
| J.E. Furnished Apartments of Waltham | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,325 |
| Watermills | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chemistry, MA
As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chemistry area is the $0.28 price per square foot 8 Homer St Model at 8 Homer St in the in the West End neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Chemistry apartment is the 83 Lexington St Model at 83 Lexington St, Unit 1 starting at $4,500 with a $2.25 price per square foot in the Wellesley Farms 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Homer St | 8 Homer St | 3BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 83 Lexington St, Unit 1 | 83 Lexington St | 4BR,2.5BA | $2.25 |
| 409 Lowell Ave, Unit 409 Lowell Ave | 409 Lowell Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.27 |
| 65 Olcott St, Unit 1 | 65 Olcott St | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| 115 Withington Rd, Unit 115 | 115 Withington Rd | 3BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 213 Newton Street, Unit Newton St | 213 Newton Street | 3BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| 21 Salisbury Rd, Unit 1 | 21 Salisbury Rd | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| 38 Blake St, Unit 1 | 38 Blake St | 3BR,2BA | $2.22 |
| 20 Broadway Ter, Unit #2 | 20 Broadway Ter | 2BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| 219 Brown St | 219 Brown St | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
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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 $2,400.
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 $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 3 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 $220 which is $2,849 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chemistry.
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