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About 54 Rumford Ave
Apartment for rent in Waltham's exciting downtown just off Moody Street. Inside you will find carpets throughout the space, ultimately, making the home comfortable all-year round. As far as living space goes, this apartment has spacious living room, bedroom and kitchen. There is an additional office/study/gym and plenty of closet space all over. Its location is great when you are looking to dine out, commute or explore. Easy access to multiple routes to get into the city, public transportation, entertainment, restaurants and parks.
Address details
| Neighborhood | Island |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02453 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Island
Median rents as of Aug 22 2026.
Island
Waltham
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $3,293 |
| October 2024 | $3,140 |
| November 2024 | $3,159 |
| 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 | $3,216 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | $2,595 |
| March 2026 | $2,650 |
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Schools near 54 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
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ABCD Allston Head Start
41 quint ave
allston, MA, 2134
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Neighborhood
Island | Waltham, MA
Getting around Waltham near 54 Rumford Ave
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
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 54 Rumford Ave, Waltham
Groceries
8/10
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
6/10
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
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
5/10
Variety of bars within a short drive
Explore the area around 54 Rumford Ave
Waltham Market
715 Moody St
Real Kids Real Food Inc
337 Newton St
Patel Brothers
425 Moody St
La Chapincita Market
424 Moody St
Llos Latinos Market
420 Moody St
Depasquale's at Night Cap Corner
339 River St
C & C By Yzabella Tailoring
745 Moody St
Dao Tailor Alteration & Custom Design
565 Moody St
Chez, Leon
130 River St
House of Sports Inc
416 Moody St
Dunkin'
591 Moody St
Rosa Antojitos Inc
489 Moody St
Common Good
419 Moody St
Starbucks
2095 Commonwealth Ave
Dunkin'
2096 Commonwealth Ave
Franco's Pizzeria & Pub
714 Moody St
Joco's Bar & Kitchen
450 Moody St
Patel Brothers
425 Moody St
Paddy's
95 Elm St
Brewer's Tap & Table
256 Moody St
Country Desserts
60 Lexington St
Pho & Spice Waltham
457 Moody St
La Castellana Bakery Inc
442 Moody St
Breadsong Bakery
349 Auburn St
Kario's Cake & Bakery
136 Prospect St
Recreation Ground
Logan Park
Hagop N. "Jack" Koutoujian Playground
Flowed Meadow Conservation Area
Forest Grove Park
Depasquale's at Night Cap Corner
339 River St
NY Pie
934 Moody St
Burger King
881 Moody St
Bubbles Inc
750 Moody St
Shopper's Cafe
731 Moody St
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