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30 Bacon St

7 Linden St

2 Sherman St, C

11 A Islington St

47 Wallingford Rd

2 Sherman St, A

90 Harriet St

124 Nonantum St

53 Saunders St
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36 Newcastle Rd

2 Murdock Terrace

104 Academy Hill Rd

67 Milton St, Unit 2

2 Sparhawk St

11 Islington St

11 Linden St

33-35 Dickinson Rd

48 Brighton Ave

41 Egremont Rd

70 Leicester St

153 Murdock St

12A Greylock Rd

132 Chiswick Rd

4 Sparhawk St

490 Washington St

58 Ridgemont St

30 Wadsworth St

10 Strathmore Rd

33-35-35 Dickinson Rd

19 Highgate St

1905 Beacon St

292 Lincoln St

2 Sherman St

190 Kelton St

20 Alcott St

2 Sherman St

56 Ridgemont St

7 Denby Rd

11A Islington St

6 Haskell St

186 Kelton St

76 Easton St

1242 Commonwealth Ave

34 Coolidge Rd

53 Hopedale St

45 Montcalm Ave

21 Easton St

5 Linden St

571 Cambridge St
Watertown, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Watertown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Watertown 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,201 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
Watertown 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,965 | $925 | $10,000+ |
Watertown 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,006 | $825 | $10,000+ |
Watertown 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,965 | $800 | $10,000+ |
Watertown 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,585 | $975 | $10,000+ |
Watertown 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,546 | $925 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Watertown, MA
Pricing Updated: 03/25/2025Current apartment rentals in the Watertown, MA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Watertown Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Watertown West End | $5,350 | $2,000 | 1911 |
Cheapest Available Watertown Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
55 BRIGHTON AT PACKARD CROSSING | 2BR-A | 2BR,2BA | $1,766 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watertown, MA
As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Watertown area is the $0.17 price per square foot 64 N Beacon St Model at 64 N Beacon St, Unit B in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Watertown apartment is the 175 N Beacon St Model at 175 N Beacon St, Unit 1 starting at $1,750 with a $0.18 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Watertown apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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64 N Beacon St, Unit B | 64 N Beacon St | 1BR,1BA | $0.17 |
175 N Beacon St, Unit 1 | 175 N Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
48 Strathmore Rd, Unit #23 | 48 Strathmore Rd | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
31 Seattle St, Unit B | 31 Seattle St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
1152 Commonwealth Ave, Unit C | 1152 Commonwealth Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
22 Shepard St, Unit B | 22 Shepard St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
153 Murdock St, Unit 2 | 153 Murdock St | 3BR,2BA | $0.18 |
153 Murdock St, Unit 2 | 153 Murdock St | 3BR,2BA | $0.18 |
96 Winthrop St, Unit 1 | 96 Winthrop St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
63 Brighton Ave, Unit C | 63 Brighton Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.19 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Watertown
What type of rentals are currently available in Watertown?
There are currently 10928 Apartments for Rent in Watertown, MA with pricing that ranges from $250 to $21,722. There are also 6020 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Watertown ranging from $800 to $25,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Watertown?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Watertown ranges from $800 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,240.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Watertown?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Watertown range from $1,800 to $13,915, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $925 to $13,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $825 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $250.
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.

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.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.