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8 Friend St #2, Waltham, MA 02453, USA|South Side
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Property Overview
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Things you’ll love
Middle school nearby- High school nearby
- Dishwasher
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 8 Friend St #2, South Side
Appliances
| Dishwasher |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Onsite Laundry |
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Policies and fees
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One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 8 Friend St #2
This updated 2-bedroom apartment at 8 Friend St. in Waltham is Move-In Ready - Available Now or April 2026. The unit features an updated kitchen with brand new stainless steel appliances, a spacious living area, and 2 bedrooms. Conveniently located near grocery stores, shopping, dining, and easy access to major highways. Included with the apartment is off-street parking, and the building is pet-friendly with shared laundry. Apartment Features: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath Updated kitchen with Dishwasher and modern appliances Fee Disclosure: First Month Rent: $2,300
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 8 Friend St, Waltham, MA 02453, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1 mile away
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 2 miles away
- Dishwasher
- Kitchens at this address include dishwashers
Address details
| Neighborhood | South Side |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02453 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in South Side
1-bedroom apartments at 8 Friend St #2 cost about 1% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Waltham.
Median rents as of Mar 14 2026.
South Side
Waltham
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $2,300 |
| 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 | $2,695 |
| October 2025 | $2,744 |
| November 2025 | $2,706 |
| December 2025 | $2,656 |
| January 2026 | $2,695 |
| February 2026 | $2,681 |
| March 2026 | $2,525 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $2,400 |
| April 2024 | $2,297 |
| May 2024 | $2,250 |
| June 2024 | $2,285 |
| July 2024 | $2,262 |
| August 2024 | $2,325 |
| September 2024 | $2,736 |
| October 2024 | $2,853 |
| November 2024 | $2,711 |
| December 2024 | $2,715 |
| January 2025 | $2,763 |
| February 2025 | $2,899 |
| March 2025 | $2,904 |
| April 2025 | $2,911 |
| May 2025 | $2,883 |
| June 2025 | $2,971 |
| July 2025 | $2,852 |
| August 2025 | $2,288 |
| September 2025 | $2,181 |
| October 2025 | $2,249 |
| November 2025 | $2,488 |
| December 2025 | $2,612 |
| January 2026 | $2,515 |
| February 2026 | $2,412 |
| March 2026 | $2,312 |
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Bedrooms
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This month | $2,300 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| Last month | $2,350 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 months ago | $2,500 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 9 months ago | $2,595 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 8 Friend 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 8 Friend St #2
Walking
6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
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 8 Friend St #2, Waltham
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-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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