
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Side Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $1,200 (41 Rentals)
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29 Walnut St

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150 Crescent St, Unit 150

95 Adams St, Unit 16

95 Adams St, Unit 16

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260 River St, Unit 6

124 Felton St, Unit 1

95 Adams St, Unit 9
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172 River St, Unit B4

95 Adams St, Unit 9

124 Felton St, Unit 1

19 Norumbega Terrace, Unit 1

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58 Ash St, Unit 3

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75 Fuller St, Unit 1

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156 Brown St

126 Felton St, Unit 2
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29 McKenn St, Unit 1B

23 Maple St, Unit 2

14 Wadsworth Ave

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80 Robbins St, Unit 3

Watch Factory Lofts

151 Grove St

381 Crescent St, Unit 1

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Currents on the Charles
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10 Underwood Park

177 Robbins St

50-58-58 Walnut St, Unit 12

89 Cushing St

266-274 River St

121 Chestnut St, Unit 1

124 Felton St

6 Norumbega Terrace
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144-146 Willow St

12 Cutter St

Newton Gardens

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Silver Lake Apartments

58 Cherry St

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58 Cherry St, Unit 2

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255 Derby St

130 North St, Unit 4
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128 North St, Unit 10
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 | $2,427 | $1,200 | $3,135 |
| South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,687 | $1,875 | $3,299 |
| South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,147 | $2,275 | $4,780 |
| South Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,419 | $2,900 | $4,299 |
| South Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,650 | $3,500 | $4,000 |
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There are currently 41 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Side Neighborhood of Waltham, MA.
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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 $1,200. Newton Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,095. 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 | $1,200 |
| Newton Gardens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| Silver Lake Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,300 |
| Edison on the Charles by Windsor | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $3,182 |
| Watch Factory Lofts | Riverside | 2BR,1BA | $3,399 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Side, MA
As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Side area is the $0.35 price per square foot 255 Derby St Model at 255 Derby St in the in the Wellesley Farms neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value South Side apartment is the 253 Brown St Model at 253 Brown St, Unit 253 Brown Street starting at $3,500 with a $2.41 price per square foot in the Nonantum 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 255 Derby St | 255 Derby St | 3BR,2BA | $0.35 |
| 253 Brown St, Unit 253 Brown Street | 253 Brown St | 2BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| 213 Newton Street, Unit Newton St | 213 Newton Street | 3BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| Watch Factory Lofts | Riverside | 2BR,1BA | $3.30 |
| Edison on the Charles by Windsor | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $4.45 |
| Silver Lake Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.29 |
| 260 River St, Unit 6 | 260 River St | 1BR,1BA | $3.58 |
| Newton Gardens | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.49 |
| Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term | Furnished Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Side Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Side Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Side Apartment is $3,182 at Edison on the Charles by Windsor.
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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