153-155 Alder St # 1, Waltham MA 02453

Waltham, MA 02453
$2,950
$2,700/mo
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,000
Sq Ft
9,999
Lot Sq Ft
10
Days on Market
For Rent Price Drop -$250 Listed Aug 13, 2026 • MLS# 73563505 Copied! • Updated Aug 21, 2026

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About this home

Spacious first-floor apartment with a flexible floor plan that can be used as a 3+ bedroom home in a prime Waltham location, just 0.4 miles from vibrant Moody Street. Only a 4-minute drive to Brandeis University, 5 minutes to Bentley University, 12 minutes to Boston College, and 14 minutes to Harvard University. Students are welcome with a qualified application. This well-maintained home features bright sun-filled rooms, abundant windows, hardwood floors throughout, and a washer and dryer in the basement. Enjoy a flat backyard perfect for outdoor relaxation and entertaining. Garage and off-street parking are available for rent. Conveniently located near Route 2, I-95, the Massachusetts Turnpike, commuter rail service to North Station/Boston, and public transportation, making it an ideal home for commuters. Available September 1, 2026.

Property History

Market Insights

1
Price Changes
8.5%
Price Range

Property Timeline

Price Reduced
Aug 22, 2026
$2,700 $250 (-8.47%)
From $2,950 to $2,700 (-8.5%)
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Listed for Rent
Aug 13, 2026
$2,950
Original listing
Agent: Lin Wu Office: JW Real Estate Services, LLC

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
Tax history not available

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Apartment
Living Area 1,000 sq ft
Lot Size 9,999 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Rental Details

Available Sep 1, 2026
Lease Term Lease Terms(Lease),Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes Water, Trash Collection, Laundry Facilities
Security Deposit $2,950
Required First MonthLast MonthDepositReferences
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Pet Policy Dogs OKCats OKRestrictions Apply
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry In Building
Features None
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Building & Pet Policy

Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Unit/Building 1
Sq Ft Source Measured
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 8 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,000 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Entry Level
2

Floor Layout

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Laundry: In Building
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Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas
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Parking & Garage

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School District
Waltham School District local
B+
School Safety 2024-25
2.3% Average
2.2% Suspensions 1.4% In-School 0.1% Emergency
3.2% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
The Lumen Academy
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
Milestones Day School
2.4 mi
Grades 02-12
Our Lady's Academy
3.0 mi
Grades PK-08
B
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
< 0.1 mi | #357 of 824 | Score: 49.0
Improved 144 spots from last year
-9.2 below state avg
372 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades K-05
B-
William F. Stanley Elementary School
1.1 mi | #420 of 824 | Score: 47.2
Improved 49 spots from last year
-11.1 below state avg
381 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
B+
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
1.3 mi | #303 of 824 | Score: 50.8
Improved 344 spots from last year
-7.4 below state avg
357 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
B+
James Fitzgerald Elementary School
1.5 mi | #270 of 824 | Score: 51.8
Improved 2 spots from last year
-6.4 below state avg
350 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
B-
Dual Language School
2.0 mi | #433 of 824 | Score: 46.6
Dropped 101 spots from last year
-11.6 below state avg
222 students Moderate
Grades K-05
B
Northeast Elementary School
2.6 mi | #352 of 824 | Score: 49.1
Improved 255 spots from last year
-9.1 below state avg
527 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
A-
Douglas MacArthur Elementary School
2.8 mi | #185 of 824 | Score: 55.9
Improved 213 spots from last year
-2.3 below state avg
475 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
B
John W. McDevitt Middle School
1.0 mi | #160 of 352 | Score: 43.8
Dropped 17 spots from last year
-14.4 below state avg
618 students Diverse
Grades 06-08
A-
John F Kennedy Middle School
1.2 mi | #94 of 352 | Score: 50.3
Improved 34 spots from last year
-7.9 below state avg
635 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

4 schools
B-
Waltham Senior High School
1.2 mi | #179 of 346 | Score: 53.0
Improved 59 spots from last year
-5.2 below state avg
1,791 students Diverse
21 sports • 1,802 athletes
Early College Program Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
Chapel Hill Chauncy Hall School
1.6 mi
Grades 09-12
Waltham Valor High School
2.0 mi
49 students Less Diverse
Grades 09-12
Gann Academy-The New Jewish High School
2.2 mi
Grades 09-12
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153-155 Alder St # 1, Waltham MA 02453

Waltham, MA 02453

Listing Information

Listing Agent Lin Wu
Listing Office JW Real Estate Services, LLC
Office Phone 508-615-1207
Agent MLS ID CN215112
Office MLS ID AN4158
Listing Data Updated Aug 21, 2026 8:34 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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