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

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property at 29 Walnut St

$1,875

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$1,875

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$1,875

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

29 Walnut St

WalthamMA02453
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150 Crescent St, Unit 150
$1,900
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$1,900

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$1,900
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

150 Crescent St, Unit 150

150 Crescent StWaltham, MA 02453
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58 Ash St, Unit 3
$2,275
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$2,275

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$2,275
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

58 Ash St, Unit 3

58 Ash StWaltham, MA 02453
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156 Brown St
$2,325 - $2,500
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$2,325 - $2,500

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$2,325 - $2,500
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 31

156 Brown St

156 Brown StWaltham, MA 02453
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property at 23 Maple St

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

23 Maple St, Unit 2

23 Maple St
WalthamMA02453
property at 14 Wadsworth Ave

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

14 Wadsworth Ave

WalthamMA02453
property at 151 Grove St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

151 Grove St

WalthamMA02453
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Currents on the Charles
$2,653 - $4,083
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$2,638 - $4,068
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$15

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$2,653 - $4,083
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 7

Currents on the Charles

36 River StWaltham, MA 02453
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property at 10 Underwood Park

$2,700 - $4,195

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$2,700 - $4,195

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$2,700 - $4,195

2 To 4 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Sep 1

10 Underwood Park

WalthamMA02453
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177 Robbins St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

177 Robbins St

177-181 Robbins StWaltham, MA 02453
property at 50-58-58 Walnut St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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50-58-58 Walnut St, Unit 12

50-58-58 Walnut St
WalthamMA02453
property at 89 Cushing St

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

89 Cushing St

WalthamMA02453
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266-274 River St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

266-274 River St

266-274 River StWaltham, MA 02453
property at 121 Chestnut St

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

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121 Chestnut St, Unit 1

121 Chestnut St
WalthamMA02453
property at 124 Felton St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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124 Felton St

WalthamMA02453
property at 6 Norumbega Terrace

$2,300 - $2,500

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

6 Norumbega Terrace

WalthamMA02453

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property at 12 Cutter St

$2,675

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$2,675

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$2,675

2 Bedroom Rentals

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12 Cutter St

WalthamMA02453
property at 58 Cherry St

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

58 Cherry St

NewtonMA02465
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58 Cherry St, Unit 2
$2,350
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$2,350

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$2,350
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

58 Cherry St, Unit 2

58 Cherry StNewton, MA 02465
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255 Derby St
$2,500 - $3,500
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$2,500 - $3,500

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$2,500 - $3,500
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

255 Derby St

255 Derby StNewton, MA 02465
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property at 130 North St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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130 North St, Unit 4

130 North St
NewtonMA02460

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property at 128 North St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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128 North St, Unit 10

128 North St
NewtonMA02460

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short TermFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Newton GardensStudioStudio,1BA$2,095
Silver Lake ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,300
Edison on the Charles by WindsorA41BR,1BA$3,182
Watch Factory LoftsRiverside2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
255 Derby St255 Derby St3BR,2BA$0.35
253 Brown St, Unit 253 Brown Street253 Brown St2BR,1BA$2.41
213 Newton Street, Unit Newton St213 Newton Street3BR,1BA$2.37
Watch Factory LoftsRiverside2BR,1BA$3.30
Edison on the Charles by WindsorA21BR,1BA$4.45
Silver Lake ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.29
260 River St, Unit 6260 River St1BR,1BA$3.58
Newton GardensStudioStudio ,1BA$4.49
Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short TermFurnished StudioStudio ,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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