Alexan Waltham
79 Pond St,
Waltham, MA 02451
$2,905 - $5,630 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 3 Beds | 13 Month Lease
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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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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Waltham, MA is $2,071 for a studio, $2,764 for one bedroom, $3,209 for two bedrooms, and $3,912 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Waltham has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
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Studio
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435 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,071/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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773 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,764/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,090 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,209/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,371 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,912/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Brandeis University - Waltham, MA (University) is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Brandeis University - Waltham, MA (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Recreation
Brandeis University - Waltham, MA (University) provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
100
/ 100
Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
70
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Brandeis University - Waltham, MA (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
20
/ 100
Moderately Noisy
Quiet Score
40
/ 100
Scores provided by
Schools
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
515 Students
Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program
Public
Grades K-5
219 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 6-8
645 Students
John W. McDevitt Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
604 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,784 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
47 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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