Updated 2 Days Ago
Highlights
- Modern kitchen
- Open floor plan
- Spacious living room
- Fully applianced kitchen
- Laundry on site
- Large bedroom
Location
48 Rumford Ave, Waltham, MA 02453, USA|Island
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Gateway Real Estate (AD)
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About 48 Rumford Ave
Bright, Spacious, 1BR/1BA steps from Moody St! This sun-filled offering features high ceilings, an open floor plan, a spacious living room, a large bedroom, a modern, fully applianced kitchen, a modern bath, and laundry on site! LL PAYS BROKER FEE! THIS IS A TENANT-AT-WILL/MONTH-TO-MONTH LEASE ONLY! PLEASE UNDERSTAND PRIOR TO REQUESTING AN APPOINTMENT.
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 48 Rumford Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 2.2 miles away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1.7 miles away
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.6 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Island |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02453 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in Island
Median rents as of Nov 7 2026.
Island
Waltham
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $3,127 |
| December 2024 | $3,149 |
| January 2025 | $3,056 |
| February 2025 | $3,237 |
| March 2025 | $3,280 |
| April 2025 | $3,266 |
| May 2025 | $3,386 |
| June 2025 | $3,292 |
| July 2025 | $3,288 |
| August 2025 | $3,276 |
| September 2025 | $3,193 |
| October 2025 | $3,212 |
| November 2025 | $3,264 |
| December 2025 | $3,336 |
| January 2026 | $3,475 |
| February 2026 | $3,404 |
| March 2026 | $3,260 |
| April 2026 | $3,331 |
| May 2026 | $3,265 |
| June 2026 | $3,380 |
| July 2026 | $3,433 |
| August 2026 | $3,232 |
| September 2026 | $3,263 |
| October 2026 | $3,206 |
| November 2026 | $3,331 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | $2,595 |
| March 2026 | $2,650 |
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Can I afford to live at 48 Rumford Ave?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$76,000/yr
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Schools near 48 Rumford Ave
Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program
510 moody st
waltham, MA, 2453
K-5Public
C
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
30 parmenter rd
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
Neighborhood
Island | Waltham, MA
Getting around Waltham near 48 Rumford Ave
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 48 Rumford Ave, Waltham
Groceries
7/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping
7/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes
7/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Restaurants
7/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Primary schools
5/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk
High schools
1/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk
Parks
9/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
5/10
Variety of bars within a short drive
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