Cheap Homes for Rent in Chemistry Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $1,700 (51 Rentals)

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property at 25 Ash St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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25 Ash St, Unit 03

25 Ash St
WalthamMA02453
property at 143 Walnut St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

Studio Rentals

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143 Walnut St

NewtonMA02460
property at 12 Hammond St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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12 Hammond St, Unit A

12 Hammond St
WalthamMA02451
property at 147 Brown St

$1,925

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$1,925

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$1,925

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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147 Brown St, Unit 2R

147 Brown St
WalthamMA02453
property at 252 Ash St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Unavailable

252 Ash St

WalthamMA02453
property at 61-63-63 Newell Rd

$2,050 - $3,375

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$2,050

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$2,050

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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61-63-63 Newell Rd

NewtonMA02466
property at 240 Sycamore St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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240 Sycamore St

WatertownMA02472

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property at 240 Crescent St

$2,225

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$2,225

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$2,225

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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240 Crescent St

WalthamMA02453
property at 173 Adams Ave

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

173 Adams Ave

NewtonMA02465
property at 124 Felton St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom Rentals

Unavailable

124 Felton St

WalthamMA02453
property at 62 Carey Ave

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom Rentals

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62 Carey Ave

WatertownMA02472
property at 26 Carey Ave

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

26 Carey Ave, Unit 3

26 Carey Ave
WatertownMA02472

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property at 133 Warren St

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

133 Warren St, Unit #1

133 Warren St
WatertownMA02472
property at 20 Norumbega Ter

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

20 Norumbega Ter, Unit 2

20 Norumbega Ter
WalthamMA02453
property at 19 Norumbega Ter

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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19 Norumbega Ter, Unit 01

19 Norumbega Ter
WalthamMA02453
property at 95 Adams St

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

1 Bedroom Rentals

Unavailable

95 Adams St

WalthamMA02453
property at 126 Felton St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Unavailable

126 Felton St

WalthamMA02453
property at 141 Brown St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

141 Brown St, Unit 2F

141 Brown St
WalthamMA02453
property at 41 Oakland St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

41 Oakland St

WatertownMA02472
property at 6 Norumbega Terrace

$2,400 - $2,600

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom Rentals

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6 Norumbega Terrace

WalthamMA02453

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property at 38 Carey Ave

$2,495

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$2,495

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$2,495

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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38 Carey Ave

WatertownMA02472
property at 38 Carey Ave

$2,495

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$2,495

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$2,495

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

38 Carey Ave, Unit 3

38 Carey Ave
WatertownMA02472
property at 128 North St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

128 North St, Unit 10

128 North St
NewtonMA02460
property at 130 North St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

130 North St, Unit 4

130 North St
NewtonMA02460
property at 134 North St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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134 North St, Unit 5

134 North St
NewtonMA02460
property at 41 Angleside Rd

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

41 Angleside Rd, Unit 3

41 Angleside Rd
WalthamMA02453
property at 102 Central St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

102 Central St

WalthamMA02453
property at 159 Brown St

$2,625

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$2,625

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$2,625

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Unavailable

159 Brown St

WalthamMA02453

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property at 4 Repton Pl

$2,650

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$2,650

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$2,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4 Repton Pl, Unit 4309

4 Repton Pl
WatertownMA02472
property at 79 Dalby St

$2,650

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$2,650

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$2,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

79 Dalby St

NewtonMA02458
property at 14 Cutter St

$2,675

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$2,675

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$2,675

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

14 Cutter St

WalthamMA02453
property at 12 Cutter St

$2,675

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$2,675

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$2,675

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

12 Cutter St

WalthamMA02453
property at 28 Olcott St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

28 Olcott St

WatertownMA02472
property at 62 Bedford St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

62 Bedford St

WalthamMA02453
property at 10 Underwood Park

$2,700 - $4,195

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$2,700 - $4,195

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$2,700 - $4,195

2 To 4 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Jun 1

10 Underwood Park

WalthamMA02453

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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/Income-Restricted)1BR,1BA$2,240
ReNew WalthamAdams1BR,1BA$2,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chemistry, MA

As of May 28, 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 74 Chapel St Model at 74 Chapel St, Unit 74 starting at $5,100 with a $0.51 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.
6 Swetts Ct, Unit 16 Swetts Ct4BR,1.5BA$0.37
74 Chapel St, Unit 7474 Chapel St5BR,3.5BA$0.51
19 Banks St, Unit #119 Banks St3BR,2BA$0.38
315 Warren St315 Warren St3BR,1BA$0.30
137 Virginia Rd137 Virginia Rd4BR,2BA$1.49
137 Virginia Rd137 Virginia Rd4BR,2BA$1.68
74 Chapel St74 Chapel St5BR,3.5BA$2.04
115 Withington Rd, Unit 115115 Withington Rd3BR,1BA$2.00
115 Withington Rd115 Withington Rd3BR,1BA$1.80
32 Cherry St, Unit 432 Cherry St1BR,1BA$1.95

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chemistry

What type of rentals are currently available in Chemistry?

There are currently 498 Apartments for Rent in Chemistry, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $10,000. There are also 236 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chemistry ranging from $1,750 to $22,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Chemistry?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chemistry ranges from $1,750 to $22,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,551.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Chemistry?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Chemistry range from $2,700 to $7,280, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,700 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,100.

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