
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Side Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $1,100 (30 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Side area of Waltham.


10-12-12 Maple St

25 Ash St, Unit 03, Unit 03

147 Brown St, Unit 2R, Unit 2R

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33 Adams St, Unit #3, Unit #3

252 Ash St, Unit 02

172 River St, Unit B-6, Unit B-6
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260 River St, Unit 6, Unit 6

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241 Lowell St, Unit New Construction, Unit New Construction

240 Crescent St

95 Adams St, Unit 8

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75 Fuller St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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148 Crescent St, Unit B, Unit B

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16 Maple St, Unit 4, Unit 4
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20 Norumbega Ter, Unit 2, Unit 2

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152 Brown St, Unit #1R, Unit #1R

19 Norumbega Ter, Unit 01, Unit 01

9 Hall St

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104 Calvary St, Unit 104R, Unit 104R

104 Calvary St

141 Brown St, Unit 2F, Unit 2F
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25 Maple St, Unit 25-1R, Unit 25-1R

41 Wadsworth Ave

150 Brown St, Unit 1L

177 Robbins St

266-274 River St

83 Brown St

6 Norumbega Terrace
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Newton Gardens

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Silver Lake Apartments
South Side, Waltham, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Side?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Side Studio Apartments | $2,307 | $1,175 | $3,135 |
| South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,627 | $2,150 | $3,299 |
| South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,288 | $2,300 | $5,550 |
| South Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,263 | $2,700 | $4,299 |
| South Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,223 | $3,550 | $4,750 |
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Cheapest Available South Side Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Side area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term priced from $1,175. Silver Lake Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,300. Here are the most affordable South Side apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| Silver Lake Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,300 |
| Watch Factory Lofts | Metro 1 | Studio,1BA | $2,550 |
| Currents on the Charles | One Bedroom A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,577 |
| Edison on the Charles by Windsor | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,757 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Side, MA
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Side area is the $0.29 price per square foot 149 Crescent St Model at 149 Crescent St, Unit 301 in the in the Nonantum neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value South Side apartment is the 21 Bolton St Model at 21 Bolton St, Unit #2 starting at $9,000 with a $2.09 price per square foot in the Bemis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Side apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149 Crescent St, Unit 301 | 149 Crescent St | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.29 |
| 21 Bolton St, Unit #2 | 21 Bolton St | 6BR,5.5BA | $2.09 |
| 210 Adams St | 210 Adams St | 4BR,3BA | $2.64 |
| 51 Taylor St, Unit 4 | 51 Taylor St | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
| 14 Underwood Park, Unit 2 | 14 Underwood Park | 3BR,2BA | $2.25 |
| 642 Moody St, Unit #2 | 642 Moody St | 2BR,2BA | $2.42 |
| 53 Myrtle St | 53 Myrtle St | 2BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| 75 Fuller St, Unit 1 | 75 Fuller St | 2BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| 25 Maple St, Unit 25-1R | 25 Maple St | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term | Furnished Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.94 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Side Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Side?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Side is at Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term listed at $1,175.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Side Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Side Apartment is $2,577 at Currents on the Charles.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Side Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Side is starting from $2,300 at Silver Lake Apartments.
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