Cheap Homes for Rent in East Watertown Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $2,300 (55 Rentals)

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property at 147 Spruce St

147 Spruce St, Unit 2

147 Spruce St
WatertownMA02472

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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property at 44 Jefferson St

44 Jefferson St

NewtonMA02458

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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property at 10 Fletcher Ter

10 Fletcher Ter

WatertownMA02472
property at 10 Fletcher Ter

10 Fletcher Ter

WatertownMA02472

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Read our practical guide to landlord and tenant rights. Understand protected classes, reasonable accommodations, and legal exceptions to prevent housing discrimination.

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property at 28 Richardson St

28 Richardson St

BostonMA02135
property at 25 Lothrop St

25 Lothrop St

BostonMA02135

Boston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Boston and the best places to live around the area with original content written by our Boston, MA Local Expert Amelia Ramstead

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East Watertown, Watertown, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Watertown Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverside Apartments, 8-20B1U2BR,1BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Watertown, MA

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Watertown area is the $0.26 price per square foot 40 Lincoln St Model at 40 Lincoln St, Unit 2 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value East Watertown apartment is the 10 Kelley Ct Model at 10 Kelley Ct, Unit B starting at $2,600 with a $0.26 price per square foot in the Harvard Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Watertown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
40 Lincoln St, Unit 240 Lincoln St2BR,1BA$0.26
10 Kelley Ct, Unit B10 Kelley Ct3BR,2BA$0.26
72 Prentiss St, Unit 172 Prentiss St2BR,1BA$0.24
43 Homer Ave, Unit #6-443 Homer Ave2BR,1BA$0.25
10 Kelley Ct, Unit A10 Kelley Ct3BR,2BA$0.24
90A Dexter Ave, Unit A90A Dexter Ave2BR,1BA$0.26
90A Dexter Ave, Unit T90A Dexter Ave2BR,1BA$0.26
29-31 Litchfield St, Unit 329-31 Litchfield St1BR,1BA$0.20
99 Litchfield St, Unit 299 Litchfield St2BR,1BA$0.26
70 Cushing St, Unit 170 Cushing St1BR,1BA$0.23

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Watertown

What type of rentals are currently available in East Watertown?

There are currently 351 Apartments for Rent in East Watertown, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,950 to $15,000. There are also 212 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Watertown ranging from $2,300 to $15,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Watertown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Watertown ranges from $2,300 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,972.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Watertown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Watertown range from $2,054 to $12,559, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,895 to $8,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,996.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA

Written by: Amelia Ramstead

Boston is known for its exciting combination of early American history and modern high-tech universities and employers.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.