
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chemistry Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $900 (47 Rentals)
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239 Grove St

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40 Prospect St Ave, Unit 4

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40 Appleton St, Unit 1

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32 Cherry St, Unit 4

12 Clinton St

33 Middle St

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47 Nathan Rd, Unit 1

95 Adams St, Unit 16
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260 River St, Unit 6

92 Lowell St

95 Adams St, Unit 8

124 Felton St, Unit 1

19 Norumbega Terrace, Unit 1

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16 Maple St, Unit 4

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148 Crescent St, Unit B

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203 Ash St, Unit 1

100 Bacon St, Unit 1
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116 Trapelo Rd

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ReNew Waltham

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Charlesbank Estates

95 Adams St, Unit 9

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8 Rumford Ave, Unit 1

22 Summer Ave

685 Moody St

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

266-274 River St

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62 Elm St, Unit 62 Elm St. Newton

143 Walnut St

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143 Walnut St, Unit Studio

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28 Austin St, Unit SI FL2-ID976

175 Adams St, Unit 42

175 Adams St, Unit 45

Newton Gardens
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River Park Lofts

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36 Eden Ave, Unit 36A

175 Adams St, Unit 35

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Silver Lake Apartments

175 Adams St, Unit 33

175 Adams St, Unit 15

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373 Lexington St, Unit 1

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101 Waltham St, Unit 102

Haywood House
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61-63 Moraine St

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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 | $2,675 | $1,200 | $3,220 |
| Chemistry 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,849 | $950 | $4,325 |
| Chemistry 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,565 | $1,500 | $6,656 |
| Chemistry 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,148 | $2,700 | $8,112 |
| Chemistry 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,188 | $3,500 | $5,700 |
| Chemistry 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,500 | $5,000 | $6,600 |
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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. 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 | $1,200 |
| River Park Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath (Flat/Income-Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $2,240 |
| Silver Lake Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,300 |
| J.E. Furnished Apartments of Waltham | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,325 |
| Charlesbank Estates | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chemistry, MA
As of July 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chemistry area is the $0.37 price per square foot 6 Swetts Ct Model at 6 Swetts Ct, Unit 1 in the in the West End neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value Chemistry apartment is the 315 Warren St Model at 315 Warren St starting at $3,000 with a $0.30 price per square foot in the Rock Meadow 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Swetts Ct, Unit 1 | 6 Swetts Ct | 4BR,1.5BA | $0.37 |
| 315 Warren St | 315 Warren St | 3BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 8 Homer St | 8 Homer St | 3BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 54 Central St | 54 Central St | 4BR,3.5BA | $2.08 |
| 137 Virginia Rd | 137 Virginia Rd | 4BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| 137 Virginia Rd | 137 Virginia Rd | 4BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| 74 Chapel St | 74 Chapel St | 5BR,3.5BA | $2.04 |
| 115 Withington Rd, Unit 115 | 115 Withington Rd | 3BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 115 Withington Rd | 115 Withington Rd | 3BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 32 Cherry St, Unit 4 | 32 Cherry St | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
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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 $2,500.
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 $5,300.
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 7 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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