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Watermills
350 Pleasant StWatertown, MA 02472
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Watertown Neighborhood of Watertown, MA (1,642 Rentals)
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$2,380 - $6,284
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Bell Watertown
100 Woodview WayWatertown, MA 02472
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$2,130 - $3,920
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowRiver Park Lofts
60 Howard StWatertown, MA 02472
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$2,750 - $3,700
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166 Main
166 Main StWatertown, MA 02472
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$3,116 - $8,481
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$3,116 - $8,481
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Blvd & Bond
88 Arsenal Yards BlvdWatertown, MA 02472
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$2,539 - $9,282
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$2,539 - $9,282
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Gables Arsenal Street
204 Arsenal StWatertown, MA 02472
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowWhitney Towers
275 Main StWatertown, MA 02472
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$2,462 - $5,285
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowRiverbend on the Charles
270 Pleasant StWatertown, MA 02472
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$2,156 - $7,366
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$2,156 - $7,366
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Elan Union Market
130 Arsenal StWatertown, MA 02472
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$2,485 - $4,210
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Watertown Square
20 Watertown StWatertown, MA 02472
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHamilton Place
233-255 Main StWatertown, MA 02472
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$2,567 - $4,802
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$2,567 - $4,802
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Watertown Mews
1 Repton PlWatertown, MA 02472
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$1,850 - $2,700
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now805 Mount Auburn St
805 Mount Auburn StWatertown, MA 02472
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$2,999
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowApartments at Coolidge School 55+
319 Arlington StWatertown, MA 02472
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$2,900
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$2,900
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$2,900
68 Putnam St, Unit 2
68 Putnam StWatertown, MA 02472
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$2,800
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$2,800
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$2,800
43 Pequossette St, Unit 1
43 Pequossette StWatertown, MA 02472
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$2,025
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$2,025
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$2,025
90 Nichols Ave, Unit B
90 Nichols AveWatertown, MA 02472
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$3,200
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$3,200
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$3,200
136 Summer St, Unit 1
136 Summer StWatertown, MA 02472
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$3,200
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$3,200
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$3,200
136 Summer St, Unit 1
136 Summer StWatertown, MA 02472
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$3,000
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$3,000
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$3,000
700 Belmont St, Unit 1
700 Belmont StWatertown, MA 02472
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$2,800
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$2,800
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$2,800
16 Whites Ave, Unit 51A
16 Whites AveWatertown, MA 02472
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$3,000
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$3,000
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$3,000
93 Hillside Rd, Unit 2A
93 Hillside RdWatertown, MA 02472
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$3,650
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$3,650
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$3,650
522 Mount Auburn St, Unit 520 #1
522 Mount Auburn StWatertown, MA 02472
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$2,500
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$2,500
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$2,500
158 Hillside Rd, Unit 1
158 Hillside RdWatertown, MA 02472
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$2,400
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$2,400
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$2,400
90 Fayette St
90 Fayette StWatertown, MA 02472
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$3,950
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$3,950
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$3,950
21 5th Ave, Unit 21
21 5th AveWatertown, MA 02472
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$2,300
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$2,300
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$2,300
56 Oliver St, Unit 2
56 Oliver StWatertown, MA 02472
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$2,750
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$2,750
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$2,750
90 Boylston St, Unit NA
90 Boylston StWatertown, MA 02472
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$2,400
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$2,400
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$2,400
20 Clarendon St, Unit 1
20 Clarendon StWatertown, MA 02472
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$2,500
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$2,500
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$2,500
20 Birch Rd, Unit 20
20 Birch RdWatertown, MA 02472
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7 Rifle Ct, Unit 7 Rifle
7 Rifle CtWatertown, MA 02472
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$3,000
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$3,000
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$3,000
93 Hillside Rd, Unit 2
93 Hillside RdWatertown, MA 02472
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$3,000
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$3,000
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$3,000
93 Hillside Rd, Unit 2
93 Hillside RdWatertown, MA 02472
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$3,000
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$3,000
93 Hillside Rd, Unit 2
93 Hillside RdWatertown, MA 02472
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$2,650
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$2,650
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18 Adams Ave, Unit 2
18 Adams AveWatertown, MA 02472
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$2,600
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$2,600
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532 Belmont St, Unit #24
532 Belmont StWatertown, MA 02472
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$3,500
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$3,500
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43 Cypress St, Unit 2
43 Cypress StWatertown, MA 02472
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$2,400
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$2,400
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72 Prentiss St, Unit #2
72 Prentiss StWatertown, MA 02472
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$3,250
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$3,250
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$3,250
31 Lawrence St, Unit 31
31 Lawrence StWatertown, MA 02472
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$3,500
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$3,500
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60 Gilbert St, Unit 1
60 Gilbert StWatertown, MA 02472
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$2,795
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$2,795
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26 Maple St, Unit 4
26 Maple StWatertown, MA 02472
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$3,100
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$3,100
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$3,100
11 Irving St
11 Irving StWatertown, MA 02472
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$3,000
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$3,000
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$3,000
81 Nichols Ave, Unit 81
81 Nichols AveWatertown, MA 02472
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$2,700
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$2,700
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$2,700
52-54 Maplewood St
52-54 Maplewood StWatertown, MA 02472
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$2,600
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$2,600
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$2,600
269 Lexington St
269 Lexington StWatertown, MA 02472
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$3,100
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$3,100
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81 Nichols Ave
81 Nichols AveWatertown, MA 02472
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$2,350
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$2,350
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$2,350
74 Prentiss St, Unit #1
74 Prentiss StWatertown, MA 02472
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$3,800
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$3,800
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$3,800
334-336 School St, Unit 2
334-336 School StWatertown, MA 02472
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$2,600
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$2,600
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$2,600
532 Belmont St, Unit #21
532 Belmont StWatertown, MA 02472
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$2,500
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$2,500
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11 Fairfield St
11 Fairfield StWatertown, MA 02472
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Watertown?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Watertown Studio Apartments | $2,466 | $1,775 | $4,108 |
| Downtown Watertown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,801 | $1,050 | $6,298 |
| Downtown Watertown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,275 | $2,000 | $7,366 |
| Downtown Watertown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,740 | $2,400 | $6,779 |
| Downtown Watertown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,835 | $2,800 | $9,600 |
| Downtown Watertown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,848 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Watertown 6 Bedroom Apartments | $9,184 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Boston, Massachusetts. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Family-Friendly Rating
Renting for your family? this neighborhood is a good neighborhood for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, pet amenities, playgrounds, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and great schools.
Outdoors Rating
Are you somebody that needs to live with access to nice outdoor spaces? Downtown Watertown is a highly-rated neighborhood for its many parks, paths, and trails, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Luxury Living Rating
This submarket has a reputation as one of our favorite luxury neighborhoods in town, with a score of 3.5 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like racquetball and tennis courts, luxury pools, concierge services, views, access to parks, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Other luxury items often include hardwood floors and fireplaces, tennis courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.
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Pet owners, listen up! this part of Boston has established a name for itself as one of the A-list submarkets for pet owners who rent, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Watertown
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Watertown?
There are currently 151 Studio Apartments in Downtown Watertown with rent ranges from $1,775 to $4,108 with an average price of $2,466.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Watertown Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Watertown ranges from $1,050 to $6,298 with an average monthly rent of $2,801.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Watertown cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Watertown range from $2,000 to $7,366. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,275.
How expensive are Downtown Watertown Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 401 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Watertown on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,400 to $6,779 - averaging $3,740 for the location.
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