Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Watertown Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $800 (148 Rentals)

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78-86 Prentiss St
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78-86 Prentiss St

78-86 Prentiss StWatertown, MA 02472

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Downtown Watertown, Watertown, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Watertown, MA

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Watertown area is the $0.21 price per square foot 11 Snow St Model at 11 Snow St, Unit 2 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Downtown Watertown apartment is the 180 North Beacon St Model at 180 North Beacon St, Unit 3 starting at $2,100 with a $0.21 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Watertown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
11 Snow St, Unit 211 Snow St1BR,1BA$0.21
180 North Beacon St, Unit 3180 North Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.21
175 N Beacon St, Unit 1175 N Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.18
48 Strathmore Rd, Unit #2348 Strathmore RdStudio ,1BA$0.18
36 Dighton St, Unit 336 Dighton St1BR,1BA$0.20
5 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 2-45 Chestnut Hill AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
5 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 2-45 Chestnut Hill AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
164 North Beacon St, Unit 2A164 North Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.21
164 North Beacon St, Unit 2A164 North Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.21
22 Shepard St, Unit B22 Shepard St1BR,1BA$0.18

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Watertown, Watertown, MA

Ranked #7

Among neighborhoods in Watertown, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Watertown Neighborhood in Watertown, MA

Walk Score®

93 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

88 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

56 / 100

Good Transit

Many 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 Cheap Downtown Watertown Apartments

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Watertown is starting from $2,400 at Riverside Apartments, 8-20.

What is the most affordable Downtown Watertown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Watertown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 35 Orkney Rd and starts from $2,700.

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