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172 Summer St #3

Waltham, MA 02452 - Middlesex County

Apartment

1 bed

1 bath

713 sqft

No pets

About 172 Summer St #3

Very nice garden level 1-bedroom apartment, in a well managed brick building just a few blocks from Main & Moody Streets, Commuter Rail and more.

Wood laminate flooring, heat and HW included, efficient galley kitchen with dishwasher. Off street parking provided for one car. No pets, 12 month lease only. Move in costs are first and last month's rent. Landlord requires good credit and positive landlord references.

Photos of similar unit. Offered by Pat Murphy. Coldwell Banker Realty. Reasonable accommodations for emotional support animals may be available upon request, in accordance with applicable fair housing laws.

4 days on RentalSource

RentalSource last checked: 10 hours ago · Listing updated: October 29, 2026

Listed by Charles River Properties Group · (781) 899-5300

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Property Summary

Property Type:	Apartment
Rental Fee:	$2,250
Bedrooms:	1 bed
Bathrooms:	1 bath
Size:	713 sqft

Pets:	No
Laundry:	Inquire
Parking:	Yes
Available:	Inquire
ID:	84671605

Amenities

Parking
Dishwasher
Garbage Disposal
Refrigerator
Vinyl/Laminate Floors

Additional Details

This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment at 172 Summer St #3 in Waltham, MA 02452 rents for $2,250 a month. It has 713 square feet. 172 Summer St #3 was advertised by Charles River Properties Group on October 29, 2026.

How the Rent Compares

At $2,250 a month, this apartment is close to the typical rent for 1-bedroom apartments and condos in Waltham (about $2,230).

From 40 one-bedroom apartments and condos listed in Waltham on RentalSource in November 2026: the scale holds eight in ten of them, and the shaded band the middle half.

$2,230Typical rent for 1-bedroom apartments and condos in Waltham

$2,070–$2,820Middle half of their rents

24 daysAverage time they have been listed

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Property listed by

Charles River Properties Group

(781) 899-5300

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