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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Gourmet kitchens
  • Balcony or patio
  • Heated pool
  • 24 hour fitness center
  • Wifi in common areas
  • Wooded hillside acres

Location

1449 Main St, Waltham, MA 02451, USA|West End
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Management

Avalon Bay

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Leasing office

(781) 790-4593

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9:00 am–7:00 pm ET

Property Overview

Avalon Bear Hill is highly rated with an overall score of 9.7 from Zumper, reflecting its exceptional quality and value. The property offers an impressive selection of amenities, including gourmet kitchens, a heated pool, and a 24-hour fitness center, alongside a prime location with easy access to local schools and services. It also demonstrates transparency, earning a strong trustworthiness rating, making it an appealing option for prospective renters while accommodating pets and offering outdoor spaces.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

9.7
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.7 out of 10 overall rating, Avalon Bear Hill is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Price and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

9551 bed1 bath955 sqft$2,721–$3,019 /mo3 units available
8521 bed1 bath852 sqft$2,996–$3,061 /mo4 units available
10511 bed1 bath1,051 sqft$3,363 /mo1 unit available
11141 bed1 bath1,114 sqft$3,513 /mo1 unit available
12422 bed2 bath1,297 sqft$3,396 /mo1 unit available
12472 bed2 bath1,247+ sqft$3,505–$3,600 /mo6 units available
15282 bed2 bath1,528+ sqft$4,227–$4,892 /mo2 units available
13142 bed2 bath1,314 sqftAsk to join waitlistComing soon
15142 bed2 bath1,514 sqftAsk to join waitlistComing soon
17023 bed2 bath1,702 sqftAsk to join waitlistComing soon

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Amenities for Avalon Bear Hill

Apartment Amenities

Fireplace

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Fitness CenterResidents Lounge
Roof Deck

Grounds

Swimming Pool
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Dog policy

Allowed 

Cat policy

Allowed 

Contact for more information on pet policy.

Required one-time fees

Security Deposit$1,000
Building details

Property details

Units10
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About Avalon Bear Hill

HomeApartments in WalthamWest End Avalon Bear Hill

Avalon Bear Hill offers 1, 2, and 3 bedroom Waltham apartments conveniently located less than a mile from Route 128, with commuter rail and MBTA bus lines nearby, providing easy access to downtown Boston. Ideally situated on 66 wooded hillside acres, Avalon Bear Hill features a 24 hour fitness center, heated pool, WiFi in common areas, and a resident clubhouse. These Waltham apartments include an in unit washer and dryer, gourmet kitchens, and a balcony or patio.


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.
9.7
/10
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.7 out of 10 overall rating, Avalon Bear Hill is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Price and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.
How we rated Avalon Bear Hill
Price·10A 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.
Avalon Bear Hill offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A 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.
Avalon Bear Hill goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Avalon Bear Hill receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Avalon Bear Hill offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A 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.
Avalon Bear Hill has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at Avalon Bear Hill.
Trustworthiness·9A 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.
Avalon Bear Hill has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

Reviews from the web

Showing 8 highest rated

My husband and I moved to Avalon Bear Hill in November 2024, and we absolutely love living here! The leasing office is always responsive and attentive to any concerns or issues. The maintenance team is incredible - Nate and Kenny reacted to our request immediately and resolved it quickly. They are always helpful, friendly, and highly knowledgeable. We've never had any issues with maintenance, which makes living here even more enjoyable. I highly recommend this apartment complex to anyone looking for a comfortable and well-managed place to live!

Anhelina Saulenas

Anhelina Saulenas

Mar 18, 2025

The maintenance team at Avalon Bear Hill is awesome! They are always super helpful, thorough, and timely. Paul was so informative. He took his time to walk through the process of repair step by step. Not only did Paul address our repair but he also looked into other updates of our unit to keep us up-to-date. I greatly appreciate the Front Office and Maintenance team at Bear Hill. Super awesome!

bigbusiness35

bigbusiness35

Dec 13, 2024

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Avalon Bear Hill is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 3 pet hospitals in the area
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 5 pet supply stores 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 Avalon Bear Hill 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
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
More space
The 1-bedroom is 90 sqft larger than other listings nearby
More space
The 2-bedroom is 93 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Fireplace
Upgraded in-unit features
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

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Rent trends in West End

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 3% lower than 1-bedrooms in West End.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Avalon Bear Hill to be 4% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in West End.

Median rents as of Sep 6 2025.
West End
Waltham
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Waltham
MonthMedian 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
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in West End
MonthMedian Rent
October 2023$3,080
November 2023$3,004
December 2023$2,864
July 2024$2,293
August 2024$2,535
September 2024$3,995
October 2024$3,990
November 2024$3,814
December 2024$3,554
January 2025$3,050
February 2025$3,126
March 2025$3,082
April 2025$3,235
May 2025$3,264
June 2025$3,074
July 2025$3,054
August 2025$3,233
September 2025$3,247

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Rent-to-income ratio

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Schools near Avalon Bear Hill

Thomas R. Plympton Elementary School

20 farnsworth st

waltham, MA, 2451

K-5Public
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Neighborhood

West End | Waltham, MA

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

Getting around Waltham near 1449 Main St

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

2/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1449 Main St, Waltham

Groceries

2/10
At least one supermarket within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

0/10
Closest elementary school further than a 30-minute walk

High schools

0/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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