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Watertown, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Watertown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Watertown Studio Apartments | $2,591 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
Watertown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,994 | $1,120 | $10,000+ |
Watertown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,558 | $1,275 | $10,000+ |
Watertown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,960 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
Watertown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,636 | $925 | $10,000+ |
Watertown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,543 | $875 | $10,000+ |
Watertown 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,768 | $825 | $10,000+ |
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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®
47 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Watertown
How much are Studio apartments in Watertown?
There are currently 511 Studio Apartments in Watertown with rent ranges from $1,150 to $13,146 with an average price of $6,240.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Watertown Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Watertown ranges from $1,120 to $16,262 with an average monthly rent of $2,994.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Watertown cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Watertown range from $1,275 to $29,904. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,558.
How expensive are Watertown Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 2,645 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Watertown on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,025 to $18,379 - averaging $3,960 for the location.
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