1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Watertown, MA (1,380 Rentals)

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Watermills
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$2,800 - $3,350
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$2,800 - $4,250

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$2,800 - $4,250
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Watermills

350 Pleasant StWatertown, MA 02472
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Gables Arsenal Street
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$3,083 - $3,795
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$3,092 - $9,864

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Gables Arsenal Street

204 Arsenal StWatertown, MA 02472
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Blvd & Bond
$3,453 - $3,905
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$3,107 - $6,696

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Blvd & Bond

88 Arsenal Yards BlvdWatertown, MA 02472
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Watertown Mews
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$3,089 - $3,567
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$2,714 - $6,606

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Watertown Mews

1 Repton PlWatertown, MA 02472
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166 Main
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$2,675 - $3,450
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$2,650 - $4,800

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$2,650 - $4,800
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166 Main

166 Main StWatertown, MA 02472
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83 Arsenal St, Unit 1
$2,200
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$2,200

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83 Arsenal St, Unit 1

83 Arsenal StWatertown, MA 02472
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5 Rifle Ct, Unit 1
$2,350
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$2,350

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5 Rifle Ct, Unit 1

5 Rifle CtWatertown, MA 02472
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property at 92-94 Waltham St

$2,000

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92-94 Waltham St

WatertownMA02472
property at 16 Templeton Pkwy

$2,050

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$2,050

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16 Templeton Pkwy

WatertownMA02472
property at 260 Mt Auburn St

$2,450

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$2,450

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260 Mt Auburn St

WatertownMA02472
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101 N Beacon St
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101 N Beacon St

101 N Beacon StWatertown, MA 02472
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19 Morse St
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19 Morse St

19 Morse StWatertown, MA 02472
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39 Bridge St
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39 Bridge St

39 Bridge StWatertown, MA 02472
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59 Morse St
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59 Morse St

59 Morse StWatertown, MA 02472

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13-15 Patten St
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13-15 Patten St

13-15 Patten StWatertown, MA 02472
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24 Church St
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24 Church St

24 Church StWatertown, MA 02472
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14 Cross St
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14 Cross St

14 Cross StWatertown, MA 02472
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92-96 Nichols Ave
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92-96 Nichols Ave

92-96 Nichols AveWatertown, MA 02472
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Horizon East
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Horizon East

125 Coolidge AveWatertown, MA 02472
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76-80 Main St
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76-80 Main St

76-80 Main StWatertown, MA 02472

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17 Winter St
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17 Winter St

17 Winter StWatertown, MA 02472
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100 Waltham St
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100 Waltham St

100 Waltham StWatertown, MA 02472
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Aresenal Apartments
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Aresenal Apartments

455-465 Arsenal StWatertown, MA 02472
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78-86 Prentiss St
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78-86 Prentiss St

78-86 Prentiss StWatertown, MA 02472
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Luxe at Alewife
$3,479 - $7,999
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$3,122 - $13,516

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$3,122 - $13,516
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Luxe at Alewife

80 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Alexan Waltham
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$2,865 - $3,605
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$2,865 - $5,630

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Alexan Waltham

79 Pond StWaltham, MA 02451
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Watertown 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 30, 2026

There are currently 34 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Watertown, MA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,900 to $10,329. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Watertown with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Watertown West End34$2,997$1,900

Largest Available Watertown 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Watertown, MA is found at Whitney Towers in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood and is 1,125 square feet priced from $3,200. Watertown Mews in the West End neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,028 square feet and currently listed start at $3,567. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Watertown:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Whitney TowersHigh Demand – Limited Availability!1,125 Sq Ft$3,200
Watertown MewsA14D1,028 Sq Ft$3,567
Gables Arsenal StreetA4B1,011 Sq Ft$3,665
Elan Union MarketOne Bedroom One Bathroom (1007 SF)1,007 Sq Ft$3,543
Lantera at Boston Landing1D.5980 Sq Ft$4,517
Belmont Street Apartments, 550A1M2 One Bedroom 940sf940 Sq Ft$2,600
Avalon at Lexington HillsA3927 Sq Ft$2,915
HarperA2926 Sq Ft$3,801
Charlesbank Apartment HomesEmerson925 Sq Ft$3,164
E3 ApartmentsElement_B2.HC914 Sq Ft$3,781

Cheapest Available Watertown 1 Bedroom Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Commonwealth Apartments1 Bedroom$1,900

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Watertown Overview

If you are looking for a beautiful place to live and work, you may want to consider moving to Watertown, Massachusetts. This is a city that is located in Middlesex County. A part of the Greater Boston area, it is known for its friendly people, delicious food, and gorgeous weather. If you are looking for Watertown apartments, it is important to learn more about this area. What do you need to know if you are considering moving to apartments in Watertown, Massachusetts?á

Why live in Watertown, MA?

There are numerous reasons why so many people choose to live in Watertown, Massachusetts. First, this is a community that is friendly and welcoming to just about everyone. Therefore, it is relatively easy for anyone to fit right in. Furthermore, the cost of living in Watertown, Massachusetts is significantly lower than the cost of living in Boston. At the same time, Watertown is still relatively close to Boston. This means that anyone who would like to live in Watertown and commute to Boston can do so easily. Given all of these fantastic reasons, it is easy to see why so many people are deciding to live in Watertown.á

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Watertown Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Watertown with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Watertown is at Commonwealth Apartments listed at $1,900.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Watertown Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Watertown is $2,940.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Watertown Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Watertown is a 1,125 square feet unit starting from $3,200 at Whitney Towers.

What is the average size for Watertown 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Watertown is currently 1,605 sq ft.

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