Average Rent in South Side, Waltham, MA

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Current Versus Historical South Side, Waltham, MA Rents

South Side rentals average $1,800 for a studio rental to $4,675 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,720, or roughly $34 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $200 (12.50%) year-over-year from $1,600 to $1,800. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $33 (1.54%) year-over-year from $2,167 to $2,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $185 (7.07%) year-over-year from $2,615 to $2,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $8 (0.26%) year-over-year from $3,192 to $3,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $667 (-12.90%) year-over-year from $5,167 to $4,500. 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 down by 3.57% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.80% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.82% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.91% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.57% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$30.86	$1,800	$1,600 (12.50%)	$1,708 (5.37%)
1 BR	$41.03	$2,200	$2,167 (1.54%)	$2,133 (3.13%)
2 BR	$34.61	$2,800	$2,615 (7.07%)	$3,165 (-11.53%)
3 BR	$27.00	$3,200	$3,192 (0.26%)	$2,978 (7.47%)
4+ BR	$25.33	$4,500	$5,167 (-12.90%)	$4,300 (4.65%)

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 $3,313 per month. Our records show that Waltham, MA, with an average rent of $2,793, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near South Side, Waltham, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,800 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 9.72% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 7.39% more affordable. Two bedrooms in South Side, Waltham, MA are about 9.26% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 11.03% 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
Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,750	$2,793
Watertown Town, MA	$2,715	$2,600	$2,800	$3,000
Arlington, MA	$1,950	$2,300	$2,900	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,225	$2,900	$3,200
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,250	$2,900	$3,225
Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,600	$3,188	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$2,950	$3,600	$3,525
Brookline, MA	$2,295	$2,775	$3,900	$3,600
Newton, MA	N/A	$2,425	$3,000	$3,800
Lexington, MA	N/A	$2,150	$3,325	$4,800

Top Neighborhoods Near South Side

There are a total of 22 neighborhoods in or near South Side. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, St. Elizabeth's, and Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood. We've included all of these top 22 neighborhoods in or near South Side, Waltham, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 22 neighborhoods in or near South Side, Waltham, MA is currently around $3,219 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-one neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,219. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than South Side's average rent, which is only $2,720. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South Side, Commonwealth has the most affordable average rent at $2,700 per month. Whereas, at $3,806 average rent per month, East Cambridge 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	$2,000	$2,250	$2,700	$2,700
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,300	$3,050	$2,800
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,225	$2,700	$3,800	$2,895
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,700	$2,800	$2,900
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,448	$2,950	$3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,975	$4,075	$3,000
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,363	$2,375	$2,850	$3,100
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA	$1,650	$2,875	$3,100	$3,100
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,450	$2,500	$2,995	$3,163
Newton Corner, Newton, MA	$2,805	$2,975	$2,800	$3,200
North Allston, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,825	$3,050	$3,200
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,750	$2,600	$2,925	$3,238
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,125	$2,850	$3,425	$3,300
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,375	$2,825	$3,600	$3,350
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,600	$3,675	$3,400
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,498	$3,325	$4,850	$3,400
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,225	$2,700	$3,400	$3,400
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	$2,800	$2,650	$2,950	$3,448
South Medford, Medford, MA	N/A	$2,150	$2,975	$3,550
West End, Boston, MA	$2,939	$3,500	$4,735	$3,560
South End, Boston, MA	$2,250	$3,495	$4,200	$3,775
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,215	$3,400	$4,075	$3,806

Top Counties Near South Side

There are a total of 11 counties located by South Side, Waltham, MA. Some of these counties include Waltham, MA, Watertown Town, MA, and Arlington, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,225. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Waltham, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,793. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,800, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by South Side, Waltham, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in South Side, Waltham, MA is 11.11% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South Side, Waltham, MA is 4.55% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Side, Waltham, MA is 7.41% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,750	$2,793
Watertown Town, MA	$2,715	$2,600	$2,800	$3,000
Arlington, MA	$1,950	$2,300	$2,900	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,225	$2,900	$3,200
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,250	$2,900	$3,225
Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,600	$3,188	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$2,950	$3,600	$3,525
Brookline, MA	$2,295	$2,775	$3,900	$3,600
Newton, MA	N/A	$2,425	$3,000	$3,800
Lexington, MA	N/A	$2,150	$3,325	$4,800

Top Zipcodes Near South Side

There are a total of 14 zipcodes in or near South Side, Waltham, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,238. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02148, Malden, MA at $2,700 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,900 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,100. That's at least $56 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 $2,725 per month. Or in other words, $50 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,275 per month. Which comes out to $42 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	$1,800	$2,350	$2,780	$2,883
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,715	$2,600	$2,800	$3,000
02135, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,363	$2,800	$2,900
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,800	$3,600	$3,448
02140, Cambridge, MA	$2,238	$2,700	$3,560	$3,500
02215, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,800	$3,900	$2,900
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,750	$2,750	$3,475	$3,500
02155, Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,225	$2,900	$3,200
02115, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,000	$4,013	$3,275
02120, Boston, MA	$250	$3,000	$3,075	$3,900

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 $2,720. 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 $1,800 and an average price per square feet of $30.86. There are a total of 1 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 $2,200 and an average price per square feet of $41.03. There are a total of 17 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 $2,700 and an average price per square feet of $34.61. There are a total of 26 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 0.13%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% 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 $2,176/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.