
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chemistry Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $1,100 (54 Rentals)
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18 Townsend St, Unit Private Bedroom in 2 Bed

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16 Maple St, Unit 4

109 Trapelo Rd

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260 River St, Unit 6

8 Lexington Terrace

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The Point at Waltham

12 Lyman St

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148 Crescent St, Unit B

144 Robbins St
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331-333-333 Grove St

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ReNew Waltham

12 Waverley St

88 Charles St

189 River St

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Charlesbank Estates

95 Adams St

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75 Fuller St, Unit 1

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152 Brown St, Unit #1R
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6 Whitman Rd

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150 Crescent St, Unit 150

61 Cushing St

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25 Maple St, Unit 25-1R

41 Wadsworth Ave

177 Robbins St

266-274 River St

83 Brown St

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158 Adams St, Unit 2

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28 Austin St
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175 Adams St

175 Adams St

175 Adams St

175 Adams St

Newton Gardens

River Park Lofts

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256 Lowell Ave, Unit 2

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Silver Lake Apartments

256 Lowell Ave
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256 Lowell Ave, Unit #2

175 Adams St

175 Adams St

175 Adams St

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256 Lowell Ave, Unit 2

175 Adams St

175 Adams St

175 Adams St

Riverbend on the Charles

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14 Lyons Ct, Unit 1
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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 | $2,642 | $1,175 | $3,259 |
| Chemistry 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,886 | $1,250 | $6,120 |
| Chemistry 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,477 | $2,150 | $7,076 |
| Chemistry 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,323 | $2,250 | $6,791 |
| Chemistry 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,178 | $3,500 | $5,400 |
| Chemistry 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,554 | $4,500 | $7,300 |
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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 |
| ReNew Waltham | Adams | 1BR,1BA | $2,299 |
| Silver Lake Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,300 |
| J.E. Furnished Apartments of Waltham | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,325 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chemistry, MA
As of April 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chemistry area is the $0.24 price per square foot 14 Lyons Ct Model at 14 Lyons Ct, Unit 1 in the in the Newton Corner neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Chemistry apartment is the 149 Crescent St Model at 149 Crescent St, Unit 302 starting at $2,900 with a $0.29 price per square foot in the Nonantum 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. |
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| 14 Lyons Ct, Unit 1 | 14 Lyons Ct | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 149 Crescent St, Unit 302 | 149 Crescent St | 2BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 1383 Washington St, Unit #3 | 1383 Washington St | 3BR,1BA | $0.36 |
| 19 Banks St, Unit #1 | 19 Banks St | 3BR,2BA | $0.36 |
| 6 Swetts Ct, Unit 1 | 6 Swetts Ct | 4BR,1.5BA | $0.37 |
| 19 Banks St, Unit #1 | 19 Banks St | 3BR,2BA | $0.38 |
| 84 Walker St, Unit 2 | 84 Walker St | 3BR,1BA | $0.39 |
| 74 Chapel St, Unit 74 | 74 Chapel St | 5BR,3.5BA | $0.51 |
| 137 Virginia Rd | 137 Virginia Rd | 4BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| 137 Virginia Rd | 137 Virginia Rd | 4BR,2BA | $1.68 |
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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 $2,325.
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 $9,000.
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 47 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 $386 which is $8,614 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chemistry.
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