
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Side Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $1,100 (30 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the South Side area of Waltham.


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121 Ash St

141 Brown St

126 Felton St

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252 River St, Unit 252 River Street

95 Adams St

47 Pine St

95 Adams St

141 Brown St

76 Brown St

19 Norumbega Ter, Unit 19-01

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141 Brown St

95 Adams St

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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 | $3,078 | $1,150 | $7,240 |
South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,349 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,652 | $2,250 | $10,000+ |
South Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,547 | $2,830 | $10,000+ |
South Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,843 | $3,300 | $4,750 |
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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. Currents on the Charles has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,209. 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 |
Currents on the Charles | One Bedroom A1A-MMR | 1BR,1BA | $2,209 |
ReNew Waltham | Apex | 1BR,1BA | $2,230 |
Newton Gardens | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,399 |
The Point at Waltham | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,497 |
166 Main | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,600 |
Watermills | Two Bed, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,600 |
Edison on the Charles by Windsor | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,660 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Side, MA
As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Side area is the $2.64 price per square foot 210 Adams St Model at 210 Adams St in the in the Nonantum neighborhood starting from $4,750. The second greatest value South Side apartment is the 51 Taylor St Model at 51 Taylor St, Unit 4 starting at $3,650 with a $2.21 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. |
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210 Adams St | 210 Adams St | 4BR,3BA | $2.64 |
51 Taylor St, Unit 4 | 51 Taylor St | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
17 Ash St, Unit #2 | 17 Ash St | 3BR,2BA | $3.21 |
17 Ash St, Unit 2 | 17 Ash St | 3BR,2BA | $3.21 |
191 Adams St, Unit 2 | 191 Adams St | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.94 |
274 Derby St, Unit 1 | 274 Derby St | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
53 Myrtle St | 53 Myrtle St | 2BR,1BA | $2.86 |
252 River St, Unit 252 River Street | 252 River St | 2BR,1BA | $2.81 |
21A Stearns St | 21A Stearns St | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term | Furnished Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.88 |
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 a cheap apartment in South Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Side is under $2,660.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Side?
The cheapest apartment in South Side is Currents on the Charles which is listed at $2,209, while the average apartment in South Side costs $5,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Side?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in South Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Side?
Cheap apartments in South Side have an average cost of $449 which is $5,251 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Side.
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