Average Rent in South Side, Waltham, MA

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Current Versus Historical South Side, Waltham, MA Rents

South Side rentals average $2,000 for a studio rental to $5,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,080, or roughly $36 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $592 (42.01%) year-over-year from $1,408 to $2,000. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $233 (10.29%) year-over-year from $2,267 to $2,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $92 (3.24%) year-over-year from $2,833 to $2,925. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $150 (4.35%) year-over-year from $3,450 to $3,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $167 (-3.11%) year-over-year from $5,367 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 6.19% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.35% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.84% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.77% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.31% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$51.17	$2,000	$1,408 (42.01%)	$1,825 (9.59%)
1 BR	$40.66	$2,500	$2,267 (10.29%)	$2,067 (20.97%)
2 BR	$35.82	$2,925	$2,833 (3.24%)	$3,037 (-3.68%)
3 BR	$27.86	$3,600	$3,450 (4.35%)	$3,000 (20.00%)
4+ BR	$29.67	$5,200	$5,367 (-3.11%)	$3,983 (30.54%)

Historical Rents in South Side, Waltham, MA

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Top Cities Near South Side

There are a total of 11 cities nearby South Side. The average rent in South Side is currently $3,500 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Woburn, MA, with an average rent of $2,575, 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 $5,000 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 on par with the other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 6.19% more expensive. Two bedrooms in South Side, Waltham, MA are on par with the other cities nearby. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 5.56% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 11 total cities near South Side, Waltham, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,900	$3,000
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,398	$3,000	$3,200
Arlington, MA	$2,200	$2,500	$3,000	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,350	$3,000	$3,300
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,000	$3,500
Somerville, MA	$2,275	$2,700	$3,300	$3,540
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$3,000	$3,900	$3,800
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,900	$3,800
Newton, MA	$1,975	$2,500	$3,100	$4,150
Lexington, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,400	$5,000

Top Neighborhoods Near South Side

There are a total of 32 neighborhoods in or near South Side. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, St. Elizabeth's, and Bank Square. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 32 total neighborhoods in or near South Side, Waltham, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near South Side, Waltham, MA is currently around $3,443 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-eight neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,443. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than South Side's average rent, which is only $3,080. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South Side, Commonwealth has the most affordable average rent at $2,898 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 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	$2,000	$2,300	$2,900	$2,898
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,450	$3,100	$3,000
Bank Square, Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,772	$3,447	$3,100
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,675	$3,150	$3,100
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,875	$2,800	$3,100
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,820	$3,993	$3,195
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,550	$3,125	$3,775	$3,200
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,425	$2,950	$3,500	$3,200
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,900	$3,575	$3,300
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,373	$3,050	$3,325
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA	$1,650	$2,850	$3,350	$3,350
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,488	$2,500	$3,000	$3,350
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,350	$4,700	$3,400
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,100	$3,120	$3,950	$3,400
Ten Hills, Somerville, MA	$1,750	$2,650	$3,250	$3,475
Newton Corner, Newton, MA	$2,000	$2,600	$3,050	$3,500
Washington Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,363	$2,900	$3,600
Highland Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,800	$3,000	$3,600
North Allston, Boston, MA	$2,550	$3,000	$4,000	$3,600
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,900	$3,900	$3,600
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$3,000	$2,948	$3,625
South Medford, Medford, MA	N/A	$2,900	$3,000	$3,675
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,775	$2,600	$3,500	$3,700
South End, Boston, MA	$2,475	$3,625	$4,500	$3,800
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,275	$3,350	$4,222	$3,800
Riverside, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,125	$3,900	$3,840
West End, Boston, MA	$2,915	$3,593	$5,010	$3,845
Wellington - Harrington, Cambridge, MA	$2,250	$2,550	$3,325	$3,900
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$1,995	$3,000	$3,800	$3,950
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA	N/A	$2,900	$4,175	$4,500

Top Counties Near South Side

There are a total of 12 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 $3,400. That's roughly around $33 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Woburn, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,575. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,000, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by South Side, Waltham, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in South Side, Waltham, MA is 0.62% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South Side, Waltham, MA is 6.19% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Side, Waltham, MA is on par with the 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	$2,900	$3,000
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,398	$3,000	$3,200
Arlington, MA	$2,200	$2,500	$3,000	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,350	$3,000	$3,300
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,000	$3,500
Somerville, MA	$2,275	$2,700	$3,300	$3,540
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$3,000	$3,900	$3,800
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,900	$3,800
Newton, MA	$1,975	$2,500	$3,100	$4,150
Lexington, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,400	$5,000

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 $3,200. A total of 2 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 $2,575 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,425 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,000. 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 $2,636 per month. Or in other words, $53 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,550 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	$2,000	$2,636	$3,000	$3,175
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,398	$3,000	$3,200
02135, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,450	$2,950	$3,100
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,913	$3,800	$3,600
02140, Cambridge, MA	$1,200	$2,650	$3,600	$3,565
02215, Boston, MA	$2,295	$2,850	$4,000	$3,200
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,388	$2,600	$3,550	$3,700
02155, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,350	$3,000	$3,300
02115, Boston, MA	$2,548	$2,900	$4,038	$3,200
02120, Boston, MA	$250	$3,195	$3,600	$4,425

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 $3,080. 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 $2,000 and an average price per square feet of $51.17. 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 $2,665 and an average price per square feet of $40.66. There are a total of 18 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 $3,000 and an average price per square feet of $35.82. There are a total of 29 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 0.42%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% 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 $2,464/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.