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property at 81 Brayton Rd

81 Brayton Rd

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property at 7 Linden St

7 Linden St

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property at 90 Harriet St

90 Harriet St

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property at 53 Saunders St

53 Saunders St

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property at 67 Milton St

67 Milton St, Unit 2

67 Milton St
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property at 2 Sparhawk St

2 Sparhawk St

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property at 11 Linden St

11 Linden St

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property at 48 Brighton Ave

48 Brighton Ave

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property at 41 Egremont Rd

41 Egremont Rd

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property at 153 Murdock St

153 Murdock St

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property at 12A Greylock Rd

12A Greylock Rd

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property at 4 Sparhawk St

4 Sparhawk St

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property at 19 Highgate St

19 Highgate St

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property at 1905 Beacon St

1905 Beacon St

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property at 292 Lincoln St

292 Lincoln St

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property at 2 Sherman St

2 Sherman St

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property at 190 Kelton St

190 Kelton St

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property at 20 Alcott St

20 Alcott St

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property at 2 Sherman St

2 Sherman St

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property at 56 Ridgemont St

56 Ridgemont St

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property at 7 Denby Rd

7 Denby Rd

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property at 6 Haskell St

6 Haskell St

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property at 76 Easton St

76 Easton St

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property at 34 Coolidge Rd

34 Coolidge Rd

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property at 53 Hopedale St

53 Hopedale St

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property at 21 Easton St

21 Easton St

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property at 5 Linden St

5 Linden St

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property at 571 Cambridge St

571 Cambridge St

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Watertown, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Watertown, MA

Pricing Updated: 03/25/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Watertown West End$5,350$2,0001911

Cheapest Available Watertown Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short TermFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,150
55 BRIGHTON AT PACKARD CROSSING2BR-A2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
64 N Beacon St, Unit B64 N Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.17
175 N Beacon St, Unit 1175 N Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.18
48 Strathmore Rd, Unit #2348 Strathmore RdStudio ,1BA$0.18
31 Seattle St, Unit B31 Seattle St1BR,1BA$0.18
1152 Commonwealth Ave, Unit C1152 Commonwealth Ave1BR,1BA$0.18
22 Shepard St, Unit B22 Shepard St1BR,1BA$0.18
153 Murdock St, Unit 2153 Murdock St3BR,2BA$0.18
153 Murdock St, Unit 2153 Murdock St3BR,2BA$0.18
96 Winthrop St, Unit 196 Winthrop St1BR,1BA$0.18
63 Brighton Ave, Unit C63 Brighton Ave1BR,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.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

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