Cheap Homes for Rent in South Side Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $1,700 (11 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the South Side area of Waltham.

property at 25 Ash St

25 Ash St, Unit 03

25 Ash St
WalthamMA02453
property at 147 Brown St

147 Brown St, Unit 2R

147 Brown St
WalthamMA02453

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property at 80 Robbins St

80 Robbins St

WalthamMA02453
property at 240 Crescent St

240 Crescent St

WalthamMA02453
property at 19 Norumbega Ter

19 Norumbega Ter, Unit 01

19 Norumbega Ter
WalthamMA02453
property at 141 Brown St

141 Brown St, Unit 2F

141 Brown St
WalthamMA02453
property at 202 High St

202 High St

WalthamMA02453

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property at 47 Myrtle St

47 Myrtle St

WalthamMA02453

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. Newton Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,325. 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$1,175
Newton Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,325
Currents on the CharlesOne Bedroom A1D1BR,1BA$2,435

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Side, MA

As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Side area is the $0.24 price per square foot 139 Lowell St Model at 139 Lowell St, Unit 3 in the in the Nonantum neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value South Side apartment is the 149 Crescent St Model at 149 Crescent St, Unit 302 starting at $3,000 with a $0.30 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.
139 Lowell St, Unit 3139 Lowell St2BR,1BA$0.24
149 Crescent St, Unit 302149 Crescent St2BR,1BA$0.30
210 Adams St210 Adams St4BR,3BA$2.64
51 Taylor St, Unit 451 Taylor St2BR,2BA$2.21
53 Myrtle St53 Myrtle St2BR,1BA$2.86
41 Washington Ave, Unit 341 Washington Ave2BR,1BA$2.38
366 Crescent St, Unit 1RB366 Crescent St3BR,2BA$3.00
106 Calvary St, Unit 106106 Calvary St2BR,1BA$2.87
29 Maple St, Unit 29-1L29 Maple St1BR,1BA$2.79
Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short TermFurnished StudioStudio ,1BA$2.94

Frequently Asked Questions about South Side

What type of rentals are currently available in South Side?

There are currently 201 Apartments for Rent in South Side, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,175 to $4,750. There are also 59 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Side ranging from $1,750 to $6,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Side?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Side ranges from $1,750 to $6,950 with an average monthly rent of $3,692.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Side?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Side range from $2,730 to $4,299, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,750.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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