Average Rent in South Side, Waltham, MA

Current Versus Historical South Side, Waltham, MA Rents

South Side rentals average $3,060 for a 1-bedroom rental to $4,005 for a 2-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,925, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $601 (40.62%) year-over-year from $1,479 to $2,080. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $76 (3.33%) year-over-year from $2,274 to $2,350. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $163 (5.73%) year-over-year from $2,838 to $3,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $329 (11.67%) year-over-year from $2,821 to $3,150. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $117 (-2.77%) year-over-year from $4,217 to $4,100. 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 26.57% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.83% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.30% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.85% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.13% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$3.31	$2,350	$2,274 (3.33%)	$1,800 (30.56%)
2 BR	$3.43	$3,000	$2,838 (5.73%)	$2,338 (28.30%)

Historical Rents in South Side, Waltham, MA

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Top Cities Near South Side

There are a total of 1 cities nearby South Side. The average rent in South Side is currently $3,406 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Cambridge, MA, with an average rent of $3,406, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near South Side, Waltham, MA is Cambridge, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,406 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 inf% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 0.49% more affordable. Two bedrooms in South Side, Waltham, MA are about 6.24% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about inf% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near South Side, Waltham, MA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Cambridge, MA	$2,898	$3,075	$3,755	$3,406

Top Neighborhoods Near South Side

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near South Side. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near South Side, Waltham, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near South Side, Waltham, MA is currently around $3,085 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South Side, North Cambridge has the most affordable average rent at $3,085 per month. Whereas, at $3,085 average rent per month, North Cambridge is the most expensive neighborhood in or near South Side. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,814	$2,949	$3,547	$3,085

Top Counties Near South Side

There are a total of 1 counties located by South Side, Waltham, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,406. That's roughly around $4 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Cambridge, MA. It's average rent per month is $3,406. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,406, Cambridge, MA is the most expensive county by South Side, Waltham, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in South Side, Waltham, MA is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South Side, Waltham, MA is 0.49% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Side, Waltham, MA is 6.24% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Cambridge, MA	$2,898	$3,075	$3,755	$3,406

Top Zipcodes Near South Side

There are a total of 5 zipcodes in or near South Side, Waltham, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,300. A total of 4 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02138, Cambridge, MA at $2,859 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,022 per month is 02215, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,573. That's at least $5 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 $2,943 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,547 per month. Which comes out to $4 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 5 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
02135, Boston, MA	$2,573	$3,104	$3,150	$3,300
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,515	$2,726	$3,571	$2,859
02134, Boston, MA	$3,199	$2,810	$3,200	$3,425
02140, Cambridge, MA	$2,600	$2,943	$3,547	$3,079
02215, Boston, MA	$2,363	$4,092	$4,708	$4,022

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 $3,925. 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 $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 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 $3,060 and an average price per square feet of $3.31. There are a total of 4 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 $4,005 and an average price per square feet of $3.43. There are a total of 9 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 0.41%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12% 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 $3,140/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.