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Last updated on October 13, 2026
Average rent in
Brandeis, Waltham, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 13, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Brandeis
$2,814/mo
The average rent in Brandeis is $2,814 per month as of October 2026. This is 48% above the national average rent, or $914 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Brandeis
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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.
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 $3,000, whereas a house costs $2,337. 1-bedroom apartments in Brandeis run $2,770 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,800 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,450 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $3,000 | - | - | |
3 bedroom | $3,711 | No Change |  9% | |
4 bedroom | $3,950 | - | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Lexington Town Center | $3,100 | |
Newton Lower Falls | $2,750 | |
Roberts | $2,700 | |
The Lanes | $2,963 | |
Waban | $3,600 | |
Warrendale | $2,775 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,000 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $2,200 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $2,337 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,050 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,800
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,711
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,950
Last year
2%
Lexington Town Center
Average rent
$3,100
Newton Lower Falls
Average rent
$2,750
Waban
Average rent
$3,600
Roberts
Average rent
$2,700
The Lanes
Average rent
$2,963
Warrendale
Average rent
$2,775
Apartments
Average rent
$3,000
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Houses
Average rent
$2,337
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
48%higher than the national median
63%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Brandeis, Waltham, MA is 9% lower 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 $2,814 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Brandeis?
Average rent prices in Brandeis have remained the same over the last month.
How does Brandeis rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Brandeis is 48% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $914 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 $113,000/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).