Average Rent in South Side, Waltham, MA

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Current Versus Historical South Side, Waltham, MA Rents

South Side rentals average $1,825 for a studio rental to $5,050 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,000, or roughly $36 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $646 (47.69%) year-over-year from $1,354 to $2,000. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $33 (-1.43%) year-over-year from $2,333 to $2,300. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $414 (14.62%) year-over-year from $2,833 to $3,248. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $175 (-4.90%) year-over-year from $3,575 to $3,400. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $200 (-3.70%) year-over-year from $5,400 to $5,200. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 15.38% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.38% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.67% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$50.34	$2,000	$1,354 (47.69%)	$1,650 (21.21%)
1 BR	$45.10	$2,300	$2,333 (-1.43%)	$2,183 (5.38%)
2 BR	$33.88	$3,248	$2,833 (14.62%)	$3,033 (7.09%)
3 BR	$28.07	$3,400	$3,575 (-4.90%)	$2,908 (16.91%)
4+ BR	$30.07	$5,200	$5,400 (-3.70%)	$3,867 (34.48%)

Historical Rents in South Side, Waltham, MA

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Top Cities Near South Side

There are a total of 10 cities nearby South Side. The average rent in South Side is currently $3,475 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Woburn, MA, with an average rent of $2,525, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near South Side, Waltham, MA is Belmont, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,000 per month.

Let's compare South Side, Waltham, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in South Side, Waltham, MA is 8.90% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are equivalent to other nearby cities' one bedroom rents. Two bedrooms in South Side, Waltham, MA are about 6.08% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 21.19% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities near South Side, Waltham, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Woburn, MA	$1,825	$2,100	$2,500	$2,525
Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$3,100	$3,100
Watertown Town, MA	$2,840	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
Arlington, MA	$1,975	$2,400	$2,800	$3,295
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,400	$3,000	$3,300
Somerville, MA	$2,200	$2,888	$3,350	$3,650
Cambridge, MA	$2,600	$3,100	$3,997	$3,800
Brookline, MA	$2,488	$3,000	$3,800	$3,850
Newton, MA	$1,675	$2,550	$3,200	$3,988
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,275	$3,000	$4,000

Top Neighborhoods Near South Side

There are a total of 29 neighborhoods in or near South Side. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, Bank Square, and Watertown West End. We've included all of these top 29 neighborhoods in or near South Side, Waltham, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 29 neighborhoods in or near South Side, Waltham, MA is currently around $3,600 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-eight neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,600. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than South Side's average rent, which is only $3,000. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South Side, Commonwealth has the most affordable average rent at $3,000 per month. Whereas, at $4,325 average rent per month, Cambridgeport is the most expensive neighborhood in or near South Side. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,050	$2,475	$2,950	$3,000
Bank Square, Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,400	$3,573	$3,015
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,525	$2,800	$3,200
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,100	$3,973	$3,250
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,548	$3,350	$5,995	$3,275
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,450	$3,100	$3,300
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,550	$3,550	$3,300
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,925	$3,375	$3,300
Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,800	$3,325	$3,325
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,750	$3,250	$3,350
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,550	$2,900	$3,850	$3,350
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,675	$3,375
South Medford, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,400	$2,975	$3,400
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,050	$3,680	$3,498
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$3,149	$4,225	$3,600
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,005	$3,300	$4,370	$3,600
Oak Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,175	$3,625
Washington Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,025	$3,050	$3,650
Sav-Mor, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,350	$2,600	$3,695
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,450	$3,000	$3,950	$3,750
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$2,300	$3,195	$3,300	$3,800
North Allston, Boston, MA	$2,700	$3,200	$3,825	$3,800
Wellington - Harrington, Cambridge, MA	$2,050	$2,550	$3,325	$3,900
South End, Boston, MA	$2,510	$3,560	$4,600	$3,900
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	$2,498	$2,450	$3,250	$3,950
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,363	$2,900	$3,700	$3,975
West End, Boston, MA	$2,915	$3,798	$5,130	$4,064
Highland Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,800	$3,250	$4,150
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA	$2,525	$3,075	$4,000	$4,325

Top Counties Near South Side

There are a total of 10 counties located by South Side, Waltham, MA. Some of these counties include Woburn, MA, Waltham, MA, and Watertown Town, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,475. That's roughly around $34 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Woburn, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,525. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,000, Belmont, MA is the most expensive county by South Side, Waltham, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in South Side, Waltham, MA is 8.90% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South Side, Waltham, MA is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Side, Waltham, MA is 6.08% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Woburn, MA	$1,825	$2,100	$2,500	$2,525
Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$3,100	$3,100
Watertown Town, MA	$2,840	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
Arlington, MA	$1,975	$2,400	$2,800	$3,295
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,400	$3,000	$3,300
Somerville, MA	$2,200	$2,888	$3,350	$3,650
Cambridge, MA	$2,600	$3,100	$3,997	$3,800
Brookline, MA	$2,488	$3,000	$3,800	$3,850
Newton, MA	$1,675	$2,550	$3,200	$3,988
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,275	$3,000	$4,000

Top Zipcodes Near South Side

There are a total of 15 zipcodes in or near South Side, Waltham, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,300. A total of 3 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 01801, Woburn, MA at $2,525 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,098 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,300. That's at least $65 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near South Side, Waltham, MA is $2,825 per month. Or in other words, $53 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,400 per month. Which comes out to $45 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in South Side, Waltham, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02453, Waltham, MA	$1,825	$2,400	$3,175	$3,100
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,840	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
02135, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,550	$3,100	$3,300
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,825	$3,000	$4,125	$3,680
02140, Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$2,825	$3,650	$3,400
02215, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,950	$3,795	$3,400
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,600	$2,900	$3,400	$3,675
02155, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,400	$3,000	$3,300
02115, Boston, MA	$2,595	$3,098	$4,125	$3,300
02120, Boston, MA	$2,300	$3,195	$3,573	$4,098

Frequently Asked Questions - South Side Average Rents

What is the average rent price in South Side, Waltham, MA?

The average monthly rental price for South Side, Waltham, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,000. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do South Side, Waltham, MA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in South Side, Waltham, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in South Side, Waltham, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,825 and an average price per square feet of $50.34. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in South Side.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in South Side, Waltham, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,400 and an average price per square feet of $45.10. There are a total of 28 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in South Side.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in South Side, Waltham, MA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,248 and an average price per square feet of $33.88. There are a total of 36 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in South Side.

How have rent prices in South Side, Waltham, MA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in South Side, Waltham, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.48%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in South Side, Waltham, MA?

A reasonable rent price in South Side, Waltham, MA is around $2,400/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.