
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Watertown Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $1,800 (88 Rentals)
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91 Arlington St

91 Arlington St, Unit #2

550 Belmont St

Elan Union Market

74 Prentiss St, Unit #1

7 Florence Terrace
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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

136 Arlington St

90A Dexter Ave, Unit Top

12 Riverside St

122 Nichols Ave, Unit 1

73 Nichols Ave

75 Bradford Rd, Unit 1

79 Nichols Ave, Unit #1

52-54 Maplewood St, Unit 1

258 Belmont St, Unit 3

258 Belmont St, Unit 3

4 Grove St

29-31-31 Litchfield St

29-31 Litchfield St, Unit #3

29-31 Litchfield St, Unit 3

7 Charlesbank Rd, Unit 6
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 |
---|---|---|---|
East Watertown Studio Apartments | $2,891 | $1,850 | $5,474 |
East Watertown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,318 | $1,800 | $7,272 |
East Watertown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,613 | $2,195 | $8,889 |
East Watertown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,858 | $2,350 | $8,774 |
East Watertown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,366 | $2,005 | $10,000+ |
East Watertown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,938 | $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 | S1G | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
Homer Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Watertown, MA
As of April 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Watertown area is the $0.20 price per square foot 29-31 Litchfield St Model at 29-31 Litchfield St, Unit 3 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value East Watertown apartment is the 29-31 Litchfield St Model at 29-31 Litchfield St, Unit #3 starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 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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29-31 Litchfield St, Unit 3 | 29-31 Litchfield St | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
29-31 Litchfield St, Unit #3 | 29-31 Litchfield St | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
10 Kelley Ct, Unit A | 10 Kelley Ct | 3BR,2BA | $0.24 |
10 Kelley Ct, Unit A | 10 Kelley Ct | 3BR,2BA | $0.24 |
43 Homer Ave, Unit #6-4 | 43 Homer Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.25 |
40 Lincoln St, Unit 2 | 40 Lincoln St | 2BR,1BA | $0.26 |
10 Kelley Ct, Unit B | 10 Kelley Ct | 3BR,2BA | $0.26 |
90A Dexter Ave, Unit A | 90A Dexter Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.26 |
90A Dexter Ave, Unit T | 90A Dexter Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.26 |
25 Lothrop St, Unit 1 | 25 Lothrop St | 2BR,1BA | $0.27 |
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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 $2,564, 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 108 regular apartments in East Watertown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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