$2,050
Total Monthly Price
12 Month Lease
20 School Ave Unit A1
Waltham, MA 02453
2 Weeks Ago
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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
1
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Square Feet
640 sq ft
Highlights
- Pets Allowed
- Walk-In Closets
- Smoke Free
20 School Ave Unit A1
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About This Home
12 Month Lease,
$2,050 deposit
Spacious 1 BR apartment in a nice neighborhood in Waltham. Train only takes 15 MINUTES TO DOWNTOWN BOSTON! Even less to Cambridge (Porter Sq.)! GREAT LOCATION: Right next to a large mall with numerous stores, groceries, Rite Aid Pharmacy, Shaw’s supermarket, Job Lot, Dunkin Donuts, Subway and more. 1 cat or 1 dog is OK! No smoking. Great for students, young professionals, single or couples. Great for dog owners for the apartment has a separate own "private" back door making it easy to walk your dog right onto Charles River bike path! 12 min. walk to Commuter Rail going into Boston. 12 min. walk to Brandeis Van stop. 25-30 min. walk to Bentley University. Steps from Main St. and buses. BRAND-NEW, STYLISH, PVC-FREE, PORCELAIN-TILE FLOOR; 3 large walk-in closets. Parking, hot water, A/C included.
Spacious 1 BR apartment in a quiet neighborhood in Waltham. Train only takes 15 MINUTES TO DOWNTOWN BOSTON! Even less to Cambridge (Porter Sq.)! GREAT LOCATION: Right next to a large mall with numerous stores, groceries, Rite Aid Pharmacy, Shaw’s supermarket, Job Lot, Dunkin Donuts, Subway and more. 1 cat or 1 dog is OK! No smoking. Great for students, young professionals, single or couples. Great for dog owners for the apartment has a separate own "private" back door making it easy to walk your dog right onto Charles River bike path! 12 min. walk to Commuter Rail going into Boston. 12 min. walk to Brandeis University van stop (BranVan). 25-30 min. walk to Bentley University. Steps from Main St. and buses. BRAND-NEW, STYLISH, PVC-FREE, PORCELAIN-TILE FLOOR; 3 large walk-in closets. Parking and hot water included.
20 School Ave is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02453 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Waltham School District attendance zone.
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Walk-In Closets
Refrigerator
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Storage Space
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Instant Hot Water
- Tile Floors
- Walk-In Closets
- Laundry Facilities
- Storage Space
- Walking/Biking Trails
Fees and Policies
The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.
- Dogs Allowed
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Fees not specified
- Cats Allowed
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Fees not specified
- Parking
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Utilities Included
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Air Conditioning
Property Information
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10 units
Contact
- Listed by James Kopecky
Location
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Located 11 miles west of Boston along the Charles River, Waltham combines metropolitan accessibility with tree-lined neighborhoods. The city earned its "Watch City" nickname through its historic watchmaking industry and now houses both Brandeis and Bentley Universities. The rental market remains competitive, with average rents ranging from $2,002 for studios to $3,843 for three-bedroom units. Housing options span from riverside apartment communities to historic homes in established neighborhoods like Piety Corner and the Highlands.
Moody Street, known locally as "Restaurant Row," serves as the city's downtown hub, featuring an international array of restaurants and independent shops. The Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation chronicles the area's manufacturing legacy, while the riverside paths offer miles of walking and cycling routes. Residents enjoy access to several parks and green spaces, including the preserved Gore Place estate and the scenic Prospect Hill Park.
Learn more about living in Waltham
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 4.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.3 mi |
20 School Ave Unit A1 is within 5 minutes or 1.9 miles from Bentley University. It is also near Brandeis University and Boston College, Brighton.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Waltham include Riverside Station, located 3.6 miles from 20 School Ave Unit A1. 20 School Ave Unit A1 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 13.2 miles or 23 minutes away, and Worcester Regional, located 41.3 miles or 60 minutes away.
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.6 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.9 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.0 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.1 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
| Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi | |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.1 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.4 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 23 min | 13.2 mi |
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Worcester Regional
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Drive: | 60 min | 41.3 mi |
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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Traffic
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 20 School Ave Unit A1.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
20 School Ave Unit A1 has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 15-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Beaver Brook Reservation
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi |
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Mass Audubon's Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.4 mi |
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Land's Sake Farm
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.5 mi |
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Hammond Pond Reservation
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.8 mi |
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Hemlock Gorge Reservation
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Drive: | 12 min | 5.3 mi |
20 School Ave Unit A1 has 5 parks within 5.3 miles, including Beaver Brook Reservation, Mass Audubon's Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, and Land's Sake Farm.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi |
20 School Ave Unit A1 has 3 hospitals within 3.8 miles, the nearest is Walden Behavioral Care which is 1.6 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 17 min | 8.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 22 min | 11.5 mi |
20 School Ave Unit A1 is 8.3 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.
Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Storage Space
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Instant Hot Water
- Tile Floors
- Walk-In Closets
- Laundry Facilities
- Storage Space
- Walking/Biking Trails
20 School Ave Unit A1 Photos
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Sunny living room.
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Sunny living room.
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Living room
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Living room
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Living room
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Living room w/ new tile floor.
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The building
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Kitchen
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Nearby stores, restaurants, places.
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
20 School Ave
Waltham, MA 02453