Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $1,600 (46 Rentals)

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14 Riverside St

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550 Belmont St
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550 Belmont St

550 Belmont StWatertown, MA 02472
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Watertown Mews
1 Bedroom Apartments

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1 Repton DrWatertown, MA 02472
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61-63 Moraine St

61-63 Moraine StBelmont, MA 02478
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West End, Watertown, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West End Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West End area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Riverside Apartments, 8-20 priced from $1,850. Hamilton Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here are the most affordable West End apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverside Apartments, 8-20S1GStudio,1BA$1,850
Hamilton PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$2,100
ReNew WalthamApex1BR,1BA$2,200
Currents on the CharlesOne Bedroom A1A-MMR1BR,1BA$2,343

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, MA

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $0.24 price per square foot 62 Boyd St Model at 62 Boyd St, Unit 1 in the in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value West End apartment is the 24 Whites Ave Model at 24 Whites Ave, Unit 54 starting at $2,450 with a $0.25 price per square foot in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West End apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
62 Boyd St, Unit 162 Boyd St2BR,1BA$0.24
24 Whites Ave, Unit 5424 Whites Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
23 Jasset St, Unit 123 Jasset St2BR,1BA$0.25
24 Whites Ave, Unit 5424 Whites Ave1BR,1BA$0.26
24 Whites Ave, Unit 54T24 Whites Ave1BR,1BA$0.26
24 Whites Ave, Unit 54A24 Whites Ave1BR,1BA$0.27
6 Derby Rd, Unit 66 Derby Rd2BR,1BA$0.28
18 Maple St, Unit 118 Maple St3BR,1BA$0.29
111 Highland Ave, Unit 1111 Highland Ave2BR,1BA$0.32
113 Highland Ave, Unit 2113 Highland Ave2BR,1BA$0.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West End, Watertown, MA

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in Watertown, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West End Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West End?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West End is under $2,343.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West End?

The cheapest apartment in West End is ReNew Waltham which is listed at $2,200, while the average apartment in West End costs $5,100.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West End?

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 11 regular apartments in West End that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in West End?

Cheap apartments in West End have an average cost of $187 which is $4,913 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West End.

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