Cheap Homes for Rent in the South Side Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $1,900 (20 Rentals)

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

property at 95 Adams St

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

95 Adams St

WalthamMA02453
property at 180 River St

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

180 River St

WalthamMA02453
property at 14 Stearns St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 15

14 Stearns St

WalthamMA02453
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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property at 6 Norumbega Terrace

$2,300 - $2,500

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom Rentals

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6 Norumbega Terrace

WalthamMA02453
property at 92 Brown St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

92 Brown St, Unit 1

92 Brown St
WalthamMA02453
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 Now

23 Maple St, Unit 2

23 Maple St
WalthamMA02453

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property at 130 Ash St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

130 Ash St, Unit 1

130 Ash St
WalthamMA02453
property at 130 North St

$2,600

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$2,600

Total Monthly Price
$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

130 North St, Unit 4

130 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. Silver Lake Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,300. 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
Silver Lake ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,300
Currents on the CharlesStudio E1Studio,1BA$2,616
Edison on the Charles by WindsorA41BR,1BA$3,217
Watch Factory LoftsRiverside2BR,1BA$3,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Side, MA

As of August 05, 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 210 Adams St Model at 210 Adams St starting at $4,750 with a $2.64 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
210 Adams St210 Adams St4BR,3BA$2.64
213 Newton Street, Unit Newton St213 Newton Street3BR,1BA$2.37
219 Brown St219 Brown St2BR,1BA$2.50
Watch Factory LoftsRiverside2BR,1BA$3.30
Edison on the Charles by WindsorA21BR,1BA$4.54
Silver Lake ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.29
Currents on the CharlesStudio E1Studio ,1BA$4.30
260 River St, Unit 6260 River St1BR,1BA$3.58
Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short TermFurnished StudioStudio ,1BA$3.00

Frequently Asked Questions about South Side

What type of rentals are currently available in South Side?

There are currently 196 Apartments for Rent in South Side, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $5,080. There are also 81 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Side ranging from $1,975 to $10,000.

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 $1,975 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,761.

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 $2,850 to $4,299, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,000 to $4,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,500.

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