Cheap Homes for Rent in South Side Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $1,700 (6 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

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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25 Ash St, Unit 03

25 Ash St
WalthamMA02453
property at 147 Brown St

$1,925

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$1,925

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$1,925

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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147 Brown St, Unit 2R

147 Brown St
WalthamMA02453
property at 240 Crescent St

$2,225

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$2,225

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$2,225

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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240 Crescent St

WalthamMA02453

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property at 19 Norumbega Ter

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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19 Norumbega Ter, Unit 01

19 Norumbega Ter
WalthamMA02453
property at 141 Brown St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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141 Brown St, Unit 2F

141 Brown St
WalthamMA02453
property at 128 North St

$2,500

Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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128 North St

NewtonMA02460

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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 $1,175. Newton Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,195. 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 GardensOne Bedroom Affordable Style 1- Income Guidelines1BR,1BA$2,195
Silver Lake ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Side, MA

As of January 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Side area is the $0.29 price per square foot 149 Crescent St Model at 149 Crescent St, Unit 302 in the in the Nonantum neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value South Side apartment is the 21 Bolton St Model at 21 Bolton St, Unit #2 starting at $9,000 with a $2.09 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
149 Crescent St, Unit 302149 Crescent St2BR,1BA$0.29
21 Bolton St, Unit #221 Bolton St6BR,5.5BA$2.09
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
366 Crescent St, Unit 2366 Crescent St2BR,1BA$2.00
25 Maple St, Unit 25-1R25 Maple St1BR,1BA$2.82
Currents on the CharlesOne Bedroom A1E1BR,1BA$3.40
Silver Lake ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.29
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 189 Apartments for Rent in South Side, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,175 to $9,000. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Side ranging from $1,750 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 $1,750 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,386.

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 $2,800 to $4,299, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,730 to $5,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,500.

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