5 Elm Ave #5, Waltham, MA 02453
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  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath

5 Elm Ave #5, Waltham, MA 02453

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About this House

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GREAT LOCATION!

 Near Most Routes, Public Transportation, Shops and Restaurants.
This is a lovely apartment situated on the second floor of a well maintained 4 family home offering a nice size bedroom, a living room with an exit that leads to a shared outside porch, a small additional room which is perfect for a home office, sunny eat-in-kitchen with modern cabinets and frig all with gleaming hardwood flooring. One assigned off street parking, there are gas grills outside for use (LL not responsible for repair or replacement) Private storage area in the basement. Please No Smokers and No Pets.
Owner requires first month's rent and one month security deposit.

Please Text Jeanne to set up an appointment for viewing or for more information.

Owner pays water and sewage, Tenant pays electric and gas. No pets are allowed. One assigned off street parking.
5 Elm Ave #5, Waltham, MA 02453 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment. More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2025 with an asking price of $2,100 per month. That rental listing was removed on August 18, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia.

Home Details for 5 Elm Ave #5

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Comparable Sales for 5 Elm Ave #5

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
14 Grant Pl #1, Waltham, MA
0.57
Apartment
$660,000
07/17/26
3
1.5
1,300 sqft
68 Adams St, Waltham, MA
0.78
Apartment
$1,068,000
07/31/26
3
1
1,448 sqft
66 Ash St, Waltham, MA
0.89
Apartment
$920,000
08/20/26
3
-
1,505 sqft
51 Warren St #B-3, Waltham, MA
2.20
Apartment
$336,200
06/17/26
2
1
710 sqft
25 Lionel Ave, Waltham, MA
2.28
Apartment
$428,000
02/24/26
2
1
780 sqft
89 Walnut St #2, Newton, MA
2.51
Apartment
$405,000
09/09/26
1
1
713 sqft
63-65 Evans St, Watertown, MA
2.42
Apartment
$1,080,000
02/13/26
2
1
1,240 sqft
1105 Lexington St #4-1, Waltham, MA
2.69
Apartment
$405,000
08/31/26
2
1
700 sqft
33-35 Howard St #33-1, Watertown, MA
2.90
Apartment
$535,000
04/30/26
1
1
735 sqft
174 Adams St #6, Newton, MA
2.86
Apartment
$888,000
07/15/26
2
2.5
1,471 sqft
Home facts updated by county records

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Rental Market Trends in Waltham

Last updated Jul 2026
Average rent
$2.65K
$200MoM
Available listings
286
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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
Aug 18, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,150
Aug 7, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$2,150
Price increased by 5%
Jul 27, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$2,050
Price decreased by 2%
Jul 14, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,100

Frequently asked questions about 5 Elm Ave #5

  • 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 $786K. That is down $8.83K 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 5 Elm Ave #5?
    The closest schools to 5 Elm Ave #5 in Waltham, MA are John F Kennedy Middle School (rated 8/10), Thomas R Plympton Elementary School (rated 5/10), Waltham Sr High School (rated 4/10).
  • Does 5 Elm Ave #5 have parking?
    Yes, 5 Elm Ave #5 in Waltham, MA has on-site parking.

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