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Last updated on July 14, 2026
Average rent in
Brandeis, Waltham, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 14, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Brandeis
$3,299/mo
18%vs previous year
The average rent in Brandeis is $3,299 per month as of July 2026. This is 69% above the national average rent, or $1,349 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Brandeis
22
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Brandeis rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Brandeis, Waltham, MA
Average rent prices in Brandeis have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 18% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Brandeis, Waltham, MA
Rent prices in Brandeis vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Brandeis is $2,975, whereas a house costs $3,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Brandeis run $2,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,420.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,100 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,600 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $3,272 | - | - | |
3 bedroom | $3,900 | No Change | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $4,000 | - | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Lexington Town Center | $3,250 | |
Newton Lower Falls | $2,975 | |
Roberts | $3,276 | |
The Lanes | $3,272 | |
Waban | $3,600 | |
Warrendale | $2,900 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,975 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $2,550 | - | - | |
Houses | $3,900 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,050 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,100
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,272
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,900
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Lexington Town Center
Average rent
$3,250
Newton Lower Falls
Average rent
$2,975
Waban
Average rent
$3,600
Roberts
Average rent
$3,276
The Lanes
Average rent
$3,272
Warrendale
Average rent
$2,900
Apartments
Average rent
$2,975
Condos
Average rent
$2,550
Houses
Average rent
$3,900
Rooms
Average rent
$1,050
The table above reflects average rent prices in Brandeis, Waltham, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Brandeis, Waltham, MA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Brandeis and Lexington Town Center by all bedroom counts and property types.
Brandeis
69%higher than the national median
67%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Brandeis, Waltham, MA is 2% higher than the median rent in Lexington Town Center, Lexington, MA.
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Frequently asked questions for Brandeis, Waltham, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Brandeis rental market.
How much is rent in Brandeis?
The average rent in Brandeis is $3,299 per month as of July 11, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Brandeis?
Average rent prices in Brandeis have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 18% since last year.
How does Brandeis rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Brandeis is 69% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,349 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Brandeis?
To comfortably afford rent in Brandeis, you'd need to earn approximately $132,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).