Cheap Homes for Rent in West End Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $2,000 (60 Rentals)

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property at 129 Trapelo Rd

129 Trapelo Rd

BelmontMA02478
property at 125 Trapelo Rd

125 Trapelo Rd

BelmontMA02478
property at 245 Main St

245 Main St

WatertownMA02472
property at 15 Theurer Park

15 Theurer Park

WatertownMA02472
property at 44 Summer St

44 Summer St, Unit 2

44 Summer St
WatertownMA02472
property at 250 Main St

250 Main St, Unit 64

250 Main St
WatertownMA02472
property at 10 Fletcher Ter

10 Fletcher Ter

WatertownMA02472
property at 10 Fletcher Ter

10 Fletcher Ter

WatertownMA02472
property at 25 Francis St

25 Francis St

BelmontMA02478
property at 45 Slade St

45 Slade St, Unit 1

45 Slade St
BelmontMA02478
property at 24 Whites Ave

24 Whites Ave

WatertownMA02472
property at 68 Aldrich Rd

68 Aldrich Rd

WatertownMA02472
property at 15 Whitcomb St

15 Whitcomb St

BelmontMA02478

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. ReNew Waltham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,869. 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
ReNew WalthamFayetteStudio,1BA$1,869
Hamilton PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$2,100
Currents on the CharlesOne Bedroom A1A-MMR1BR,1BA$2,343

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, MA

As of March 22, 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 62 starting at $2,800 with a $0.28 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 6224 Whites Ave2BR,1BA$0.28
24 Whites Ave, Unit 5424 Whites Ave1BR,1BA$0.26
16 Lexington St, Unit 316 Lexington St2BR,1BA$0.28
18 Maple St, Unit 118 Maple St3BR,1BA$0.29
24 Whites Ave, Unit 5424 Whites Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
6 Derby Rd, Unit 66 Derby Rd2BR,1BA$0.28
23 Jasset St, Unit 123 Jasset St2BR,1BA$0.25
24 Whites Ave, Unit 54T24 Whites Ave1BR,1BA$0.26
24 Whites Ave, Unit 54A24 Whites Ave1BR,1BA$0.26

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Frequently Asked Questions about West End

What type of rentals are currently available in West End?

There are currently 242 Apartments for Rent in West End, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $15,536. There are also 183 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West End ranging from $2,000 to $7,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West End?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West End ranges from $2,000 to $7,750 with an average monthly rent of $3,515.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West End?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West End range from $2,350 to $13,915, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.

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