Alexan Waltham
79 Pond St,
Waltham, MA 02451
$2,800 - $5,580 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 3 Beds
Brandeis University
Waltham, MA
Brandeis University - Waltham, MA Area Guide
A superb institution that more than earns its place among the Boston area’s elite universities
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MBTA
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One of the top-ranked universities in the country, Brandeis is an important contributor to the world-class academic community surrounding Boston. The institution is known for its liberal arts focus, and US News and World Report has named the Heller School as one of the top ten policy schools in the country. The Rose Art Museum on campus hosts one of the finest collections of modern and contemporary art in the area, making it a popular attraction for the campus crowd as well as the general public. Most of the area surrounding the Brandeis campus is composed of residential neighborhoods, and there are countless rentals available nearby in a variety of price ranges. You’ll find the most apartments, condos, and houses east of the university, including across the river in Waltham’s South Side neighborhood. Living in this area will put you near the popular Moody Street, a major commercial corridor for the city lined with terrific restaurants, coffeehouses, and bars. Downtown Boston is also close by, and with MBTA service available from the south end of campus, it’s easy to explore the region at your leisure without the use of a personal vehicle.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Waltham, MA is $2,056 for a studio, $2,664 for one bedroom, $3,205 for two bedrooms, and $3,818 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Waltham has decreased by -1.1% in the past year.
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Studio
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436 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,056/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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774 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,664/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,090 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,205/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,372 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,818/month
Average Rent
Transportation
71
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
36
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
57
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
515 Students
William F. Stanley Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
396 Students
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
355 Students
James Fitzgerald Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
352 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
477 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
645 Students
John W. McDevitt Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
604 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,784 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Land's Sake Farm
- Beaver Brook Reservation
- Hemlock Gorge Reservation
- Hazel Brook Conservation Area
- Hamlen Woods
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
- Worcester Regional
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