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251 Brown Street
251 Brown Street, Waltham, MA 02453, USA

Apartment for rent
Cat friendly
Monthly rent
$3,300The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
Beds2
Baths1
Sqft1,200–1,600
modified
Updated 5+ Days Ago

Property Overview

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Elementary school nearby
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Units

251 Brown Street Waltham, MA

New Listing

2

2 Beds

1 Bath

$3,300

Listed on 08/25/2026
Listed by Alexander DiLaura
Days on market: 14
Spacious and Updated 2 Bedroom, In-Unit Laundry, Central Air, and Parking Included!Available September 1, 2026Beautifully maintained 2nd Floor 2 bedroom apartment, located off of Moody St. in Waltham on the quiet side of Brown Street. This well-appointed home offers hardwood floors throughout, central air conditioning, and a thoughtfully designed layout with generous living and dining spaces!The large eat-in kitchen features granite countertops, Stainless Steel Appliances Dishwasher.A formal dining room with a custom built-in cabinets flows into the living room, complete with decorative fireplace, detailed woodwork, and oversized windows that bring in abundant natural light. Additional highlights include:- Renovated Kitchen and Bathroom- Large Bedrooms!- In-unit laundry- Private outdoor patio- Off-street parking plus ample street parking- Conveniently located on the quiet side of Brown St. Available September 1 or 15, 2026

Available

NA

2 Beds

1 Bath

$3,300

Listed on 08/08/2026
Listed by Albert Zagame
Days on market: 31
Amazing apartment !!! Great location !!! Walking distance to Moody St !!! 2 +Bedroom Dinning room Livingroom Parking for 1 car off street. Garage space optional !! Laundry in unit. Central AC. New updates appliances, well insulated and freshly painted. Easy walking to great restaurants ! Available 9/1/2026 Call Al

Occupied Units

Occupied

251

2 Beds

1 Bath

$2,200

Listed by Mike DeStefano
Days on market: 3366
WELCOME HOME TO THIS SUN DRENCHED 2 BEDROOM TOP FLOOR APARTMENT ON THE NEWTON/WALTHAM LINE!!!!! This unit truly has it all. Large EIK with Granite Counter tops Stainless Steel appliances, and Gas Cooking. Large Formal dining room offers Built In China Cabinet and opens to the Decorative Fireplace in the large living room with tons of Natural Light and Custom Windows. Other features include CENTRAL AIR, HARDWOOD FLOORS throughout, all new light fixtures, renovated bathroom with tile tub and new vanity, and IN UNIT LAUNDRY with extra storage and closet space. Property is located on the quiet side of Brown Street on the Newton Line. Easy access to MASS PIKE, 95, and either the Newton Commuter Rail or Waltham Center Commuter rail. Moody street just a few blocks away!!!!

Occupied

2 Beds, 1 Bath

2 Beds

1 Bath

$2,600

Listed by Sarah Seminara
Days on market: 3997
Modern apartment granite counter top kitchen, with stainless steel appliances(microwave, gas stove, refrigerator, dish washer), garbage disposal, bathroom, living room, dining room, 2 bed rooms or 1 office, central AC, laundry, off street parking, nice back yard for cook-outs, 5minute walk to bus stop. waltham also has great shops aswell as nice restaurants and amazing entertainment.

Amenities for 251 Brown Street

Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.

Building
  • Cats Ok
  • Outdoor Space
  • On-Site Laundry
  • Garage Parking
  • Storage
Unit Amenities
  • Fireplace
  • Hardwood Floor
  • In-Unit Laundry
  • Air Conditioning
  • On-Site Laundry
  • Dishwasher
  • Deck
  • Assigned Parking

Policies at 251 Brown Street

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Garage Parking

Assigned Parking

Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About 251 Brown Street

HomeApartments in WalthamSouth Side 251 Brown St #2, Waltham, MA 02453, USA

Interested in leasing 251 Brown Street, Waltham, MA 02453, USA? Currently, 251 Brown Street, Waltham, MA 02453, USA is available to rent or lease. It is a 2-bedroom apartment with 1 bathroom. Below, you can compare the rent price at 251 Brown Street, Waltham, MA 02453, USA vs overall rent prices in South Side, MA. We have compiled nearby businesses and things to do close to 251 Brown Street, Waltham, MA 02453, USA.

Address details

Units4
Units available2
Neighborhood
City
Zip code02453

251 Brown St #2 is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 1 pet supply store near the property

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 251 Brown Street, Waltham, MA 02453, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 2-bedroom is 500 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Fireplace
Upgraded in-unit features
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

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Rent trends in Waltham

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 251 Brown St #2 to be 10% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in South Side.

Median rents as of Sep 5 2026.
South Side
Waltham
A table of studio rental data trends in Waltham
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$2,500
October 2024$1,952
November 2024$2,089
December 2024$1,950
January 2025$2,081
February 2025$1,977
March 2025$1,947
April 2025$1,971
May 2025$2,147
June 2025$2,221
July 2025$2,209
August 2025$2,606
September 2025$2,722
October 2025$2,651
November 2025$2,528
December 2025$2,039
January 2026$2,423
February 2026$2,523
March 2026$2,147
April 2026$2,038
May 2026$1,999
June 2026$2,000
July 2026$2,012
August 2026$2,030
September 2026$1,995
A table of studio rental data trends in South Side
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$2,799
October 2024$1,936
November 2024$1,928
December 2024$1,929
January 2025$1,966
February 2025$2,084
March 2025$2,413
April 2025$1,967
May 2025$2,066
June 2025$2,096
February 2026$2,816
March 2026$2,012
April 2026$1,999
May 2026$1,999
June 2026$1,998
July 2026$2,000
August 2026$2,000

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 251 Brown St, Waltham, MA.
2 years ago$3,0002 bed1 bath
6 years ago$2,5502 bed1 bath
9 years ago$2,4502 bed1 bath
9 years ago$2,2002 bed1 bath
13 years ago$2,6002 bed1 bath

Schools near 251 Brown St #2

Henry Whittemore Elementary School

30 parmenter rd

waltham, MA, 2453

K-5Public
C

Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program

510 moody st

waltham, MA, 2453

K-5Public
C

Preschool at Wellesley Schools

63 hastings st

wellesley, MA, 2481

PKPublic

ABCD Allston - Brighton Head Start

478 western ave

brighton, MA, 2135

PKPublic

ABCD Allston Head Start

41 quint ave

allston, MA, 2134

PKPublic
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Neighborhood

South Side | Waltham, MA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Waltham near 251 Brown Street

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

5/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Cycling

6/10
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 251 Brown Street, Waltham

Groceries

9/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

7/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Restaurants

8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

3/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

6/10
Variety of bars within a short drive

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