Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Watertown Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $1,300 (71 Rentals)
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62 Quimby St

91 Arlington St

91 Arlington St, Unit #2

180 N Beacon St

550 Belmont St

12 Ladd St

86 Prentiss St
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74 Prentiss St, Unit #1

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101 Arlington St, Unit 3

101 Arlington St, Unit 3

101 Arlington St, Unit 1

101 Arlington St, Unit #3

101 Arlington St, Unit 3

10 Fletcher Ter, Unit 10

10 Kondazian St, Unit 2

97 Arlington St, Unit 2

190 Mount Auburn St, Unit #3-2

136 Arlington St

10 Riverside St

90A Dexter Ave, Unit T

90A Dexter Ave, Unit Top

90A Dexter Ave, Unit A

14 Riverside St

4 Grove St

29-31-31 Litchfield St

29-31 Litchfield St, Unit #3

29-31 Litchfield St, Unit 3

51 Belmont St, Unit #550 - 22

7 Charlesbank Rd, Unit 6

9 Charlesbank Rd, Unit 4

66 Homer Ave

81 Litchfield St, Unit Litchfield street 15
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 | $2,842 | $2,100 | $5,403 |
East Watertown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,224 | $1,800 | $5,954 |
East Watertown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,619 | $1,995 | $8,923 |
East Watertown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,717 | $2,350 | $10,000+ |
East Watertown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,318 | $1,330 | $10,000+ |
East Watertown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,881 | $4,200 | $5,300 |
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Cheapest Available East Watertown Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Riverside Apartments, 8-20 | S1U | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
Homer Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Watertown, MA
As of March 29, 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 |
43 Homer Ave, Unit #6-4 | 43 Homer Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.25 |
52-54 Maplewood St, Unit 1 | 52-54 Maplewood St | 2BR,1BA | $0.27 |
10 Kelley Ct, Unit A | 10 Kelley Ct | 3BR,2BA | $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 |
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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 a cheap apartment in East Watertown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Watertown is under $2,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Watertown?
The cheapest apartment in East Watertown is 1550 on the Charles which is listed at $2,559, while the average apartment in East Watertown costs $5,225.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Watertown?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 112 regular apartments in East Watertown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Watertown?
Cheap apartments in East Watertown have an average cost of $677 which is $4,548 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Watertown.
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