Cheap Apartments for Rent in Watertown, MA from $700 (148 Rentals)

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78-86 Prentiss St
2 Bedroom Apartments

78-86 Prentiss St

78-86 Prentiss StWatertown, MA 02472
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2 Sherman St, A
$8003 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

2 Sherman St, A

Boston, MA 02138
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81 Brayton Rd
$8255 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

81 Brayton Rd

Boston, MA 02135
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190 Kelton St
$9254 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

190 Kelton St

Boston, MA 02134
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104 Academy Hill Rd
$9256 Bedroom, 4 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

104 Academy Hill Rd

Boston, MA 02135
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490 Washington St
$9254 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

490 Washington St

Boston, MA 02135
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47 Wallingford Rd
$9509 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

47 Wallingford Rd

Boston, MA 02135
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7 Linden St
$9504 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

7 Linden St

Boston, MA 02134
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36 Newcastle Rd
$9757 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable May 4

36 Newcastle Rd

Boston, MA 02135
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41 Egremont Rd
$9753 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

41 Egremont Rd

Boston, MA 02135
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2 Sparhawk St
$1,0006 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Feb 28

2 Sparhawk St

Boston, MA 02135
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90 Harriet St
$1,0255 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

90 Harriet St

Boston, MA 02135
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124 Nonantum St
$1,0254 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

124 Nonantum St

Boston, MA 02135
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11 Islington St
$1,0257 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

11 Islington St

Boston, MA 02134
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45 Montcalm
$1,0257 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

45 Montcalm

Boston, MA 02135
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5 Linden St
$1,0254 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

5 Linden St

Boston, MA 02134
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58 Ridgemont St
$1,0505 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Apr 30

58 Ridgemont St

Boston, MA 02135
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4 Sparhawk St
$1,0506 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Mar 31

4 Sparhawk St

Boston, MA 02135
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53 Saunders St
$1,0507 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

53 Saunders St

Boston, MA 02134
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48 Brighton Ave
$1,0503 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Apr 14

48 Brighton Ave

Boston, MA 02134
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12A Greylock Rd
$1,0754 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable May 31

12A Greylock Rd

Boston, MA 02134
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132 Chiswick
$1,0754 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

132 Chiswick

Boston, MA 02135
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375 Mt Auburn St
$1,1001 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

375 Mt Auburn St

Cambridge, MA 02138
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33-35 Dickinson Rd
$1,1004 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

33-35 Dickinson Rd

Boston, MA 02135
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2 Sherman St
$1,1003 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

2 Sherman St

Boston, MA 02138
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28 Hunnewell Ave
$1,1003 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

28 Hunnewell Ave

Boston, MA 02135
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292 Lincoln St
$1,1505 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Mar 5

292 Lincoln St

Boston, MA 02134
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56 Ridgemont St
$1,1505 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Mar 14

56 Ridgemont St

Boston, MA 02134
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53 Hopedale St
$1,1506 Bedroom, 3 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

53 Hopedale St

Boston, MA 02134
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11A Islington St
$1,1507 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

11A Islington St

Boston, MA 02134
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2ASherman Street
$1,1503 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

2ASherman Street

Cambridge, MA 02138
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10 Strathmore Rd
$1,1754 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Mar 31

10 Strathmore Rd

Boston, MA 02445
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2 Murdock Ter
$1,2006 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

2 Murdock Ter

Boston, MA 02135
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11 Linden St
$1,2004 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

11 Linden St

Boston, MA 02134
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290 Lincoln St
$1,2252 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable May 31

290 Lincoln St

Boston, MA 02134
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Watertown, MA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Watertown, MA

Pricing Updated: 02/26/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Watertown, MA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Watertown Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Watertown West End$5,250$1,7507159

Cheapest Available Watertown Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short TermFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Residences at Brighton MarineStudio - Income Restrictions ApplyStudio,1BA$1,245

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watertown, MA

As of February 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Watertown area is the $0.18 price per square foot 22 Shepard St Model at 22 Shepard St, Unit B in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Watertown apartment is the 193 Strathmore Rd Model at 193 Strathmore Rd starting at $1,800 with a $0.18 price per square foot in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Watertown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
22 Shepard St, Unit B22 Shepard St1BR,1BA$0.18
193 Strathmore Rd193 Strathmore Rd1BR,1BA$0.18
175 N Beacon St, Unit 1175 N Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.18
31 Seattle St, Unit B31 Seattle St1BR,1BA$0.18
31 Seattle St, Unit B31 Seattle St1BR,1BA$0.18
72 Easton St, Unit 172 Easton St3BR,1BA$0.18
72 Easton St, Unit 172 Easton St3BR,1BA$0.18
15 Euston Rd, Unit 115 Euston Rd2BR,1BA$0.16
72 Easton St, Unit 172 Easton St3BR,1BA$0.18
15 Euston Rd, Unit 115 Euston Rd2BR,1BA$0.16

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Watertown Overview

If you are looking for a beautiful place to live and work, you may want to consider moving to Watertown, Massachusetts. This is a city that is located in Middlesex County. A part of the Greater Boston area, it is known for its friendly people, delicious food, and gorgeous weather. If you are looking for Watertown apartments, it is important to learn more about this area. What do you need to know if you are considering moving to apartments in Watertown, Massachusetts?á

Why live in Watertown, MA?

There are numerous reasons why so many people choose to live in Watertown, Massachusetts. First, this is a community that is friendly and welcoming to just about everyone. Therefore, it is relatively easy for anyone to fit right in. Furthermore, the cost of living in Watertown, Massachusetts is significantly lower than the cost of living in Boston. At the same time, Watertown is still relatively close to Boston. This means that anyone who would like to live in Watertown and commute to Boston can do so easily. Given all of these fantastic reasons, it is easy to see why so many people are deciding to live in Watertown.á

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Getting Around Watertown, MA

Walk Score®

83 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

81 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

48 / 100

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Watertown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Watertown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Watertown is at Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term listed at $1,150.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Watertown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Watertown Apartment is $1,333 at Residences at Brighton Marine.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Watertown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Watertown is starting from $1,300 at .

What is the most affordable Watertown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Watertown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at and starts from $800.

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