
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $1,600 (54 Rentals)
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Hamilton Place

24 Whites Ave

50 Waltham St

550 Belmont St

Elan Union Market

Riverbend on The Charles

Whitney Towers

7 Florence Terrace

22 Aldrich Rd
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20 Riverside St

100 Palfrey St

98 Palfrey St

16 Whites Ave

550 Belmont St

Charlesbank Apartment Homes

14 Riverside St

24 Whites Ave

20 Riverside St

24 Whites Ave

10 Riverside St

14 Riverside St

12 Riverside St

166 Main

ReNew Waltham

174 Adams St

125 Trapelo Rd

137 Trapelo Rd, Unit #125-33

125 Trapelo Rd

Currents on the Charles

54 Cook St

The Bradford

Modera Newton
West End, Watertown, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West End?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West End Studio Apartments | $3,159 | $1,850 | $7,240 |
West End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,241 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
West End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,520 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
West End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,328 | $2,795 | $10,000+ |
West End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,834 | $3,250 | $5,700 |
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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 Hamilton Place priced from $2,100. ReNew Waltham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,230. Here are the most affordable West End apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hamilton Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
ReNew Waltham | Apex | 1BR,1BA | $2,230 |
Currents on the Charles | One Bedroom A1A-MMR | 1BR,1BA | $2,343 |
Elan Union Market | Studio (539 SF) | Studio,1BA | $2,382 |
The Bradford | Studio-S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,470 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, MA
As of April 09, 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 $2,550 with a $0.26 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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62 Boyd St, Unit 1 | 62 Boyd St | 2BR,1BA | $0.24 |
24 Whites Ave, Unit 54 | 24 Whites Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
18 Maple St, Unit 1 | 18 Maple St | 3BR,1BA | $0.29 |
113 Highland Ave, Unit 1 | 113 Highland Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.32 |
111 Highland Ave, Unit 1 | 111 Highland Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.32 |
111-113 Highland Ave, Unit 1 | 111-113 Highland Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.32 |
24 Whites Ave, Unit 54 | 24 Whites Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
6 Derby Rd, Unit 6 | 6 Derby Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.28 |
24 Whites Ave, Unit 54T | 24 Whites Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
24 Whites Ave, Unit 54A | 24 Whites Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.27 |
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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 $2,470.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West End?
The cheapest apartment in West End is ReNew Waltham which is listed at $2,230, while the average apartment in West End costs $5,000.
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 10 regular apartments in West End that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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