
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Watertown Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $1,700 (98 Rentals)
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180 N Beacon St

86 Prentiss St

74 Prentiss St, Unit #1

7 Florence Terrace

20 Riverside St
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20 Riverside St

11 Florence Ter, Unit #1

Elan Union Market

44 Summer St

155 Spruce St

92 Nichols Ave, Unit A

101 Arlington St, Unit 3

101 Arlington St, Unit 1

101 Arlington St, Unit #3
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101 Arlington St, Unit 3

101 Arlington St, Unit 3

144 Arlington St, Unit #1

14 Riverside St

10 Riverside St, Unit G4

12 Riverside St

90A Dexter Ave, Unit Top

10 Riverside St

20 Riverside St

10 Kondazian St, Unit 2

97 Arlington St, Unit 2

14 Riverside St

20 Riverside St

73 Nichols Ave, Unit #2

258 Belmont St, Unit 3

258 Belmont St, Unit 3

82 Dexter Ave

20 Wheeler Ln, Unit 20

141 Winsor Ave

4 Grove St

29-31-31 Litchfield St

29-31 Litchfield St, Unit 3
East Watertown, Watertown, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Watertown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Watertown Studio Apartments | $2,893 | $2,100 | $6,546 |
East Watertown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,301 | $1,750 | $8,125 |
East Watertown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,578 | $2,050 | $7,329 |
East Watertown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,884 | $2,350 | $10,000+ |
East Watertown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,194 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
East Watertown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,063 | $4,200 | $5,750 |
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Cheapest Available East Watertown Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Elan Union Market | Studio (539 SF) | Studio,1BA | $2,402 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Watertown, MA
As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Watertown area is the $0.28 price per square foot 25 Lothrop St Model at 25 Lothrop St, Unit 1 in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value East Watertown apartment is the 40 Lincoln St Model at 40 Lincoln St, Unit 2 starting at $2,600 with a $0.26 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Watertown apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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25 Lothrop St, Unit 1 | 25 Lothrop St | 2BR,1BA | $0.28 |
40 Lincoln St, Unit 2 | 40 Lincoln St | 2BR,1BA | $0.26 |
10 Kelley Ct, Unit B | 10 Kelley Ct | 3BR,2BA | $0.26 |
25 Lothrop St, Unit 1 | 25 Lothrop St | 2BR,1BA | $0.27 |
3 Benson St, Unit 2 | 3 Benson St | 2BR,1BA | $0.27 |
72 Prentiss St, Unit 1 | 72 Prentiss St | 2BR,1BA | $0.24 |
10 Kelley Ct, Unit A | 10 Kelley Ct | 3BR,2BA | $0.24 |
29-31 Litchfield St, Unit #3 | 29-31 Litchfield St | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
90A Dexter Ave, Unit A | 90A Dexter Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.26 |
90A Dexter Ave, Unit T | 90A Dexter Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.26 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Watertown, Watertown, MA
Ranked #4
Among neighborhoods in Watertown, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the East Watertown Neighborhood in Watertown, MA
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
85 / 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 Cheap East Watertown Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Watertown?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Watertown is at Elan Union Market listed at $2,427.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Watertown Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Watertown Apartment is $2,708 at 1550 on the Charles.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Watertown Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Watertown is starting from $2,600 at Watermills.
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