Cheap Homes for Rent in the South Side Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $1,700 (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 172 River St
$1,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
Affordability

172 River St

WalthamMA02453
property at 25 Ash St
$1,750

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,750
12 Month Lease Term
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

25 Ash St, Unit 03

25 Ash St
WalthamMA02453
property at 34 Crescent St
$1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

34 Crescent St

WalthamMA02453

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property at 147 Brown St
$1,925

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,925

Total Monthly Price$1,925
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

147 Brown St, Unit 2R

147 Brown St
WalthamMA02453
property at 51 Robbins St
$2,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

51 Robbins St

WalthamMA02453
property at 103 Alder St
$2,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
Affordability

103 Alder St, Unit 1

103 Alder St
WalthamMA02453
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property at 250-252 Robbins St
$2,250

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,250

Total Monthly Price$2,250
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

250-252 Robbins St

WalthamMA02453

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property at 23 Maple St
$2,450

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,450

Total Monthly Price$2,450
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

23 Maple St, Unit 2

23 Maple St
WalthamMA02453
property at 8 Friend St
$2,595

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,595

Total Monthly Price$2,595
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

8 Friend St, Unit 5

8 Friend St
WalthamMA02453

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property at 12 Cutter St
$2,650 - $2,675

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,650

Total Monthly Price$2,650
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now

12 Cutter St

WalthamMA02453
property at 10 Underwood Park
$2,700 - $4,195

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,700 - $4,195

Total Monthly Price$2,700 - $4,195
12 Month Lease Term
2 To 4 Bedroom Condos for Rent
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Cost Per Sq.Ft.

10 Underwood Park

WalthamMA02453

Best Value Homes for Rent in South Side, MA

As of September 20, 2026 the best value rental home in the South Side area is the $0.45 price per square foot 150 Alder St Model at 150 Alder St, Unit 1 in the Nonantum neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value South Side rental home is the 153 Chestnut St Model at 153 Chestnut St in the Nonantum neighborhood starting at $5,000 with a $0.50 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Side homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
150 Alder St, Unit 1150 Alder St4BR, 2BA$0.45
153 Chestnut St153 Chestnut St5BR, 2BA$0.50
139 Adams St, Unit 2139 Adams St5BR, 2BA$0.51
85 Brown St, Unit 285 Brown St3BR, 2BA$0.28
28 Bolton St28 Bolton St3BR, 2BA$1.81
251 Brown St, Unit 1251 Brown St2BR, 1BA$2.06
254 Ash St, Unit 4254 Ash St4BR, 2BA$2.86
83 Taylor St83 Taylor St3BR, 2BA$2.56
13 Rumford Ave13 Rumford Ave3BR, 1BA$2.33
8 Friend St, Unit 58 Friend St2BR, 1BA$2.60

Frequently Asked Questions about South Side

What type of rentals are currently available in South Side?

There are currently 195 Apartments for Rent in South Side, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $8,750. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Side ranging from $1,700 to $6,500.

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 $1,700 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,561.

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 $2,975 to $4,299, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $3,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,800.

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