
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Side Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $1,100 (30 Rentals)
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10-12-12 Maple St

148 Crescent St, Unit B

104 Calvary St, Unit 104R

252 River St, Unit 252 River Street

20 Norumbega Ter, Unit 20-01

20 Norumbega Terrace

20 Norumbega Ter, Unit 1

19 Norumbega Ter, Unit 1

234 River St

189 River St

46 Bolton St

Newton Gardens
South Side, Waltham, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Side Studio Apartments | $2,317 | $1,150 | $2,999 |
South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,936 | $1,900 | $6,415 |
South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,393 | $2,250 | $5,454 |
South Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,317 | $2,700 | $4,500 |
South Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,535 | $3,700 | $6,500 |
South Side 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,333 | $3,800 | $6,000 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 30 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 $1,150. Newton Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,289. Here are the most affordable South Side apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
Newton Gardens | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,289 |
Watch Factory Lofts | Marquis 1 Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,699 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Side, MA
As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Side area is the $0.24 price per square foot 105 Adams St Model at 105 Adams St, Unit 06 in the in the Nonantum neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value South Side apartment is the 109 Farwell St Model at 109 Farwell St starting at $6,500 with a $2.03 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. |
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105 Adams St, Unit 06 | 105 Adams St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
109 Farwell St | 109 Farwell St | 4BR,3BA | $2.03 |
118 Ash St, Unit 1 | 118 Ash St | 5BR,2.5BA | $1.97 |
210 Adams St | 210 Adams St | 4BR,3BA | $2.64 |
51 Taylor St, Unit 4 | 51 Taylor St | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
71 Cherry St, Unit #1 | 71 Cherry St | 2BR,2BA | $2.58 |
642 Moody St, Unit 2 | 642 Moody St | 2BR,2BA | $2.25 |
53 Myrtle St | 53 Myrtle St | 2BR,1BA | $2.86 |
42 Hatfield Rd, Unit 2 | 42 Hatfield Rd | 2BR,1BA | $2.80 |
252 River St, Unit 252 River Street | 252 River St | 2BR,1BA | $2.81 |
Getting Around the South Side Neighborhood in Waltham, MA
Walk Score®
88 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
72 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
35 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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.
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 $1,150.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Side Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Side Apartment is $2,289 at Newton Gardens.
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 $2,650 at Newton Gardens.
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