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172 River St #A1, Waltham, MA 02453, USA|Bleachery
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Amenities for 172 River St #A1, Bleachery
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| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
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About 172 River St #A1
Available 9/1/25. Pet friendly spacious 1 bed in a quiet neighborhood. Close to Watertown and Newton. Train only takes 15 minutes to Downtown Boston! Even less to Cambridge (Porter Sq.)! Close to grocery store, restaurants, Rite Aid Pharmacy, Shaw's supermarket, Dunkin Donuts, Subway and many more. GREAT FOR DOG OWNERS for the apartment has a separate own "private" back door making it easy to walk your dog right onto Charles River bike path! 12 min. walk to Commuter Rail going into Boston. 12 min. walk to Brandeis Van stop, 25-30 min. walk to Bentley University. Steps from Main St. and buses. Call, text, or email for a viewing today. Fee Disclosure: First Month Rent: $2,100 Security Deposit: $2,100 James KopeckyRed Tree Real EstateMobile: 617-999-3772Email: ****Web: jameskopecky. com
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 172 River St, Waltham, MA 02453, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1 mile away
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Pet friendly
- Rentals at this address allow pets
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Bleachery |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02453 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Bleachery
1-bedroom apartments at 172 River St #A1 cost about 5% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Waltham.
Median rents as of Sep 6 2025.
Bleachery
Waltham
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $2,400 |
| October 2023 | $2,367 |
| November 2023 | $2,404 |
| December 2023 | $2,339 |
| January 2024 | $2,125 |
| February 2024 | $2,000 |
| March 2024 | $2,200 |
| April 2024 | $2,262 |
| May 2024 | $2,258 |
| June 2024 | $2,260 |
| July 2024 | $2,265 |
| August 2024 | $2,330 |
| September 2024 | $2,700 |
| October 2024 | $2,806 |
| November 2024 | $2,778 |
| December 2024 | $2,770 |
| January 2025 | $2,752 |
| February 2025 | $2,721 |
| March 2025 | $2,747 |
| April 2025 | $2,823 |
| May 2025 | $2,818 |
| June 2025 | $2,754 |
| July 2025 | $2,571 |
| August 2025 | $2,557 |
| September 2025 | $2,650 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $2,400 |
| October 2023 | $2,400 |
| February 2024 | $2,300 |
| March 2024 | $2,300 |
| July 2024 | $2,200 |
| August 2024 | $2,200 |
| October 2024 | $2,200 |
| November 2024 | $2,150 |
| December 2024 | $2,200 |
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1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 months ago | $2,100 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 months ago | $2,100 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 11 months ago | $2,100 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,100 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,900 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $1,750 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $1,650 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $1,495 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $1,500 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 172 River St #A1
James Fitzgerald Elementary School
140 beal rd
waltham, MA, 2453
K-5Public
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Getting around Waltham near 172 River St #A1
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 172 River St #A1, Waltham
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
6/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
2/10
Some bars within walking distance
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