
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Side Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $1,100 (29 Rentals)
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184 Ash St

ReNew Waltham

141 Brown St

60 Orange St

18 Hall St

19 Brown St
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80 Robbins St

252 River St, Unit 252 River Street

126 Felton St

Currents on the Charles

19 Norumbega Ter, Unit 19-01

95 Adams St

19 Norumbega Terrace

19 Norumbega Ter, Unit 1

19 Norumbega Ter, Unit 19-01

141 Brown St, Unit 141-2F

Newton Gardens
South Side, Waltham, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
South Side Studio Apartments | $3,013 | $1,150 | $7,388 |
South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,076 | $1,950 | $9,225 |
South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,523 | $2,230 | $10,000+ |
South Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,479 | $2,770 | $10,000+ |
South Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,146 | $3,600 | $4,750 |
South Side 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,733 | $4,200 | $5,000 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Side Neighborhood of Waltham, MA.
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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 $1,150. ReNew Waltham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,869. Here are the most affordable South Side apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
ReNew Waltham | Fayette | Studio,1BA | $1,869 |
Currents on the Charles | One Bedroom A1A-MMR | 1BR,1BA | $2,343 |
Newton Gardens | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,399 |
Watermills | One Bed, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Side, MA
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Side area is the $0.45 price per square foot 17 Ash St Model at 17 Ash St in the in the Nonantum neighborhood starting from $4,500. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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17 Ash St | 17 Ash St | 3BR,2BA | $0.45 |
210 Adams St | 210 Adams St | 4BR,3BA | $2.64 |
51 Taylor St, Unit 4 | 51 Taylor St | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
77 Brown St, Unit 2 | 77 Brown St | 4BR,1BA | $2.40 |
201 Brown St, Unit 1 | 201 Brown St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
53 Myrtle St | 53 Myrtle St | 2BR,1BA | $2.86 |
14 Dexter St, Unit 4 | 14 Dexter St | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
252 River St, Unit 252 River Street | 252 River St | 2BR,1BA | $2.81 |
21A Stearns St | 21A Stearns St | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term | Furnished Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.88 |
Getting Around the South Side Neighborhood in Waltham, MA
Walk Score®
88 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
72 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
35 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Side is under $2,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Side?
The cheapest apartment in South Side is ReNew Waltham which is listed at $2,200, while the average apartment in South Side costs $6,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Side?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 156 regular apartments in South Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Side?
Cheap apartments in South Side have an average cost of $471 which is $5,929 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Side.
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