
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watertown Square Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $900 (33 Rentals)
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24 Whites Ave

Private bedroom in 5 bed/2 bath Home

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Private bedroom in 4 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/1.5 bath Home

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70 Leicester St, Unit ROOM

Private bedroom in 4 bed/1.5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 5 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 5 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 5 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/1.5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/2 bath Home
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Private bedroom in 5 bed/2 bath Home

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Private bedroom in 7 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 3 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 2 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 2 bed/1.5 bath Home

12 Nonantum St
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19 Beechcroft St, Unit 4

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15 Beechcroft St
Watertown Square, Watertown, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Watertown Square?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Watertown Square Studio Apartments | $3,000 | $1,750 | $8,543 |
Watertown Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,355 | $1,650 | $8,628 |
Watertown Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,692 | $1,475 | $9,634 |
Watertown Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,521 | $1,250 | $9,327 |
Watertown Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,361 | $1,025 | $9,999 |
Watertown Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,971 | $900 | $7,000 |
Watertown Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,539 | $1,050 | $7,500 |
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Cheapest Available Watertown Square Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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457 Centre St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,275 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watertown Square, MA
As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Watertown Square area is the $0.22 price per square foot 549 Washington St Model at 549 Washington St, Unit 1 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Watertown Square apartment is the 72 Prentiss St Model at 72 Prentiss St, Unit 1 starting at $2,350 with a $0.24 price per square foot in the Harvard Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Watertown Square apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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549 Washington St, Unit 1 | 549 Washington St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
72 Prentiss St, Unit 1 | 72 Prentiss St | 2BR,1BA | $0.24 |
175 N Beacon St, Unit 1 | 175 N Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
40 Brackett St, Unit 1 | 40 Brackett St | 3BR,1BA | $0.25 |
82 Hunnewell Ave, Unit B | 82 Hunnewell Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.25 |
35 Montfern Ave, Unit 2 | 35 Montfern Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.25 |
40 Brackett St, Unit 1 | 40 Brackett St | 3BR,1BA | $0.25 |
345 Market St, Unit 2 | 345 Market St | 3BR,1BA | $0.24 |
62 Hunnewell Ave, Unit B | 62 Hunnewell Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.25 |
70 Cushing St, Unit 1 | 70 Cushing St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWatertown Square, Watertown, MA
Ranked #5
Among neighborhoods in Watertown, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Watertown Square Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Watertown Square?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Watertown Square is under $2,275.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Watertown Square?
The cheapest apartment in Watertown Square is 457 Centre St which is listed at $2,300, while the average apartment in Watertown Square costs $5,950.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Watertown Square?
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 95 regular apartments in Watertown Square that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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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