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Highlights
- Heat and water included
- Card-operated laundry system
- Beautifully renovated home
Location
18 Bacon St, Waltham, MA 02451, USA|Bank Square
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Property Overview
This property at 18 Bacon St presents a well-rounded opportunity with a Zumper expert rating of 7.7, highlighting its attractiveness for renters. It offers competitive pricing, exceptional amenities, and a prime location rated 9 out of 10, ensuring excellent access to local attractions and services. Additionally, the inclusion of heat and water and its remarkable value for money contribute to its appeal, complemented by the proximity to a top-rated elementary school within a convenient distance.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby- Less expensive
Floor plans
| 18 Bacon St - 6 (DO... | 1 bed | 1 bath | 702 sqft | $2,050 /mo | Heat, water and hot water included! Step into a beautifully renovated home, perfectly positioned for convenience and lifestyle in Waltham. Located just seconds from Main Street, you're at the heart of it all - shopping, restaurants, and more, right at your doorstep. With easy access to both i95 and i90, your commute just got easier. Despite its central location, this home enjoys the tranquility of a side street setting. Laundry needs are covered with a card-operated system in the basement and bonus with heat and water included. Security deposit, first month's rent, and last month's rent required. |
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About 18 Bacon St
Heat, water and hot water included! Step into a beautifully renovated home, perfectly positioned for convenience and lifestyle in Waltham. Located just seconds from Main Street, you're at the heart of it all - shopping, restaurants, and more, right at your doorstep. With easy access to both i95 and i90, your commute just got easier. Despite its central location, this home enjoys the tranquility of a side street setting. Laundry needs are covered with a card-operated system in the basement and bonus with heat and water included. Security deposit, first month's rent, and last month's rent required.
Zumper Expert Rating
Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
7.7
/10
Very Good18 Bacon St is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
Price·8A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Scoring a 8/10, 18 Bacon St is a great option for renters looking for apartments in Bank Square. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, 18 Bacon St is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
18 Bacon St is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 18 Bacon St does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
18 Bacon St provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.
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 18 Bacon St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.4 mile away
- Less expensive
- The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
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Rent trends in Bank Square
1-bedroom apartments at 18 Bacon St cost about 19% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Bank Square.
Median rents as of Oct 25 2025.
Bank Square
Waltham
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $2,407 |
| 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 | $2,695 |
| October 2025 | $2,744 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $2,621 |
| December 2023 | $2,428 |
| January 2024 | $2,390 |
| February 2024 | $2,075 |
| March 2024 | $2,180 |
| April 2024 | $2,103 |
| May 2024 | $2,041 |
| June 2024 | $1,966 |
| July 2024 | $2,200 |
| August 2024 | $2,350 |
| September 2024 | $2,350 |
| October 2024 | $2,398 |
| November 2024 | $2,504 |
| December 2024 | $2,584 |
| January 2025 | $2,476 |
| February 2025 | $2,218 |
| March 2025 | $2,245 |
| April 2025 | $2,293 |
| May 2025 | $2,258 |
| June 2025 | $2,383 |
| July 2025 | $2,348 |
| August 2025 | $2,718 |
| September 2025 | $2,441 |
| October 2025 | $2,333 |
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Can I afford to live at 18 Bacon St?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$82,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $82,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,050.
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Schools near 18 Bacon St
Thomas R. Plympton Elementary School
20 farnsworth st
waltham, MA, 2451
K-5Public
B-
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Getting around Waltham near 18 Bacon St
Walking
6/10
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
6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 18 Bacon St, Waltham
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
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
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
9/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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