252 River St, Waltham, MA 02453
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  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 800 sqft

252 River St, Waltham, MA 02453

Home Highlights

Apartment
800 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

About this House

SPACIOUS | RIVER ST | WALTHAM | AVAIL NOW | PARKING INCLUDED

Spacious 2 bedroom 1 bathroom apartment located on River St in Waltham. The apartment is available for an immediate move-in.

This apartment is newly renovated with a brand new kitchen and bathroom. It features an updated eat-in kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and hardwood floors throughout. Shared access to a rear deck, shared laundry in the basement, and private basement storage space are included. One off-street parking space is also included with the rent, and additional parking may be available for rent.

The central location puts you close to everything the city has to offer, including Moody St, Waltham Center, shops, restaurants, commuter rail to Boston, buses, Mass Pike, Route 128, and I-95. It is also near several universities, including Bentley University, University of Massachusetts College of Agriculture, and Brandeis University.

Tenant pays all utilities, including sub-metered water/sewer. Cats and other pets are considered at $25 monthly pet rent each (limit 2). No dogs allowed.

This apartment will not last long! Contact me today!
Closest Transportation:
Bus: 553 Carter St opp Commuter Rail Station (0.53 mi)
Bus: 554 School St @ Lexington St (0.64 mi)
Bus: 556 High St @ Pamenter Rd (0.46 mi)
Bus: 70 Main St @ Chamberlain Terr (0.38 mi)
Bus: 558 River St @ Bright St (0.06 mi)

12 months
252 River St, Waltham, MA 02453 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 800 sqft apartment. More recently, it was listed as a rental in September 2024 with an asking price of $2,450 per month. That rental listing was removed on November 13, 2024. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $2,386/month.

Home Details for 252 River St

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 Year

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Window Unit
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

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Comparable Sales for 252 River St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
51 Warren St #B-3, Waltham, MA
0.91
Apartment
$336,200
06/17/26
2
1
710 sqft
63-65 Evans St, Watertown, MA
1.08
Apartment
$1,080,000
02/13/26
2
1
1,240 sqft
14 Grant Pl #1, Waltham, MA
0.86
Apartment
$660,000
07/17/26
3
1.5
1,300 sqft
89 Walnut St #2, Newton, MA
1.34
Apartment
$405,000
09/09/26
1
1
713 sqft
66 Ash St, Waltham, MA
0.82
Apartment
$920,000
08/20/26
3
-
1,505 sqft
33-35 Howard St #33-1, Watertown, MA
1.56
Apartment
$535,000
04/30/26
1
1
735 sqft
174 Adams St #6, Newton, MA
1.57
Apartment
$888,000
07/15/26
2
2.5
1,471 sqft
32 Whites Ave #E442, Watertown, MA
1.93
Apartment
$475,000
12/03/25
2
2
1,055 sqft
25 Lionel Ave, Waltham, MA
2.38
Apartment
$428,000
02/24/26
2
1
780 sqft
52 York Ave, Watertown, MA
2.21
Apartment
$1,275,000
10/09/25
2
1
1,605 sqft
Home facts updated by county records

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Rental Market Trends in Waltham

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$2,386/mo
Average rent
$2.7K
$120MoM
Available listings
285
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What Locals Say about Waltham

At least 464 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 85 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 82 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 76 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 73 % Say parking is easy

  • 72 % Say car is needed

  • 69 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 68 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 62 % Say kids play outside

  • 61 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 61 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 57 % Say it's quiet

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 49 % Say there's wildlife

  • 34 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Lauren Wendoloski
    "There’s alot you could do with your kids in Waltham , including parks library, and pools! And easy access to transportation "
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  • Taha Abdul Rehman
    "Safe neighbourhood. Great parks for kids and adults. 10 minutes walk to public transport. Local market and grocery shopping at 10 minutes walk. Harvard sq is 15 minutes drive."
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  • Trulia User
    "local neighborhood Yard sale. community events that are going to have you tried the rest of the day. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Everyone picks up after themselves. Everyone is nice and keep all their areas cleaned and well maintained. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Easy with 95 and 90 both close by and you usually go against traffic. Waltham has a bit of traffic going into it but it’s easy in general "
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  • Geetha. G
    "I currently live in Waltham near the Waltham Square. It’s a great neighborhood with excellent restaurants, good grocery stores, public library, bus stops etc all within walking distance. It’s a relatively safe area and the neighbors are friendly."
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  • Darby
    "There are tons of families here and it seems to be fairly diverse. Also has several parks, a small movie theater, and seems to be up and coming. "
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  • D. Erin
    "Like that there are dog park nearby, lots of walking trails in the area. Wouldn’t like the loud, speeding cars at all hours of the day and night. "
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  • Mark H.
    "Very nice, salt of the earth community. Although cramped, the area is fun & worth every dollar. We enjoy being in this area with our new family. Dog friendly."
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  • Dorii
    "I see people walking their dogs all the time and they are super nice and most of the time let you pet their dog. I think people here are friendly and learn to control their dogs and pick up after them so the place is always clean. "
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  • Bryantthomasj
    "Quiet, convenient, friendly neighborhood. Lots of wildlife and mature trees. A real foodie town. I have loved the 17 years I’ve been here. "
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  • Chris G.
    "great people to live amongst, kids friendly, multi cultured, pleasant, non violent, lots of work opportunities, and good Colleges to attend.."
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  • Allanramos1010
    "Plenty of actually decent to good schools that I went to, also there is a lot of people from all over the world which I think it’s important for children to experience from a early age! "
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  • Davidlima06
    "Waltham is a unique place to live lots of Great people and also a good great workers ! Also is a very safe place you can walk knowing that you’re in a great Community"
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  • Sadou07
    "they do not pick up there trash some time when I'm walking in the park I see poop all over the plase"
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  • Gmanfendi
    "Movies, festivals, fairs, farmers markets and yard sales on the weekends make it a pretty cool place to live "
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  • Caitlyn C.
    "Living off of moody street is fun and convenient. The area feels safe as well and I love that I’m so close to Boston. "
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  • Adanary O
    "Waltham residents would like a dog park built. So majority of us don’t have to go to Watertown to bring our dogs. "
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  • Gmanfendi
    "It’s a good neighborhood and pretty good place to live... I’ve lived in this area for years so I am pretty satisfied "
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  • Aliza Z. C.
    "I've lived here for two years now, and I love it. Being near the Charles River makes for beautiful walks. Being in the center of restaurants and small businesses never leaves you out of things to do"
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  • Gburrion
    "People walk around with their dogs all the time, but most places do not allow them inside. There is a very nice dog park at Trapelo Rd and Waverley oaks Rd intersection."
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  • Dawn
    "To drive myself during the rush hour commute can stink but it is better than many towns around here."
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  • Rita G.
    "Kayaking son the Charles River, canoeing, watching geese and swans. Walking dogs, seeing neighbors, eating at Brelundi restaurant "
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  • Kevin W.
    "It’s all good very diverse here in Waltham lots of different people — races but also different siocioeconomics "
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  • Namala E.
    "its just convenient to the city and restaurants. Good private schools . safe neighborhood and friendly "
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  • Ravi
    "None. There are absolutely no community events and that has been the most disappointing experience since we moved here"
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  • Garo M.
    "Great location close proximity to everything, safe, well maintained, and a great area for families. "
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  • Sandra H.
    "I've lived in Waltham my whole life. it has different people here but that's what keeps it interesting"
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  • Fainsue
    "Not a lot of cars, lots of side roads to walk on. Seems like more and more families are getting doggy's!!! "
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  • Edixjunior
    "typical of a suburb, except on rt 20 (main st) thats a bit too much of traffic, but often clears up after 9 am and after 8 pm and the noise is not that bad"
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  • Lara D.
    "Friendly people and safety spot. Easy transportation and great restaurants around. Great place for a family."
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  • Lynne S
    "Numerous ways to go to minimize commute time. Close to major highways and lots of other back roads available to get into the city in a reasonable amount of time."
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  • Jean C. M. R.
    "Waltham is a nice quiet Town that is self sustainable. close to the major highways and relatively close to Boston. I moved due to work up on North, and also due to the recent increases in rent for apartments "
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  • Hilary B
    "Without a car commute can be a challenge at times, but it’s doable. Many buses in the area and commuter rail to north station. "
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  • df
    "Easy area to walk - paths, residential, green space. Pet friendly neighbors. Plenty of dog/pet care, vets, pet supply stores."
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  • Debrafletcher03
    "Great central location - morning and evening commute can be anywhere from 25-45 minutes depending on traffic."
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Nov 13, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,250
Oct 24, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$2,250
Price decreased by 4%
Sep 23, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$2,350
Price decreased by 4%
Sep 9, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,450

Frequently asked questions about 252 River St

  • Is Waltham a buyer's or seller's market?
    Waltham is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Waltham?
    The median sale price in Waltham is $788K. That is up $1.65K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about Waltham?
    Residents describe Waltham, MA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Waltham, MA.
  • What are the closest schools to 252 River St?
    The closest schools to 252 River St in Waltham, MA are Henry Whittemore Elementary School (rated 6/10), John W. McDevitt Middle School (rated 7/10), Waltham Sr High School (rated 4/10).
  • Does 252 River St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 252 River St in Waltham, MA has air conditioning.
  • Does 252 River St have parking?
    Yes, 252 River St in Waltham, MA has on-site parking.

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