Cheap Apartments for Rent in Watertown, MA from $300 (183 Rentals)

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property at 1 Hilltop Rd

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

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1 Hilltop Rd

WatertownMA02472
property at 13 N Park St

$1,949

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$1,949

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$1,949

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13 N Park St

WatertownMA02472
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78-86 Prentiss St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

78-86 Prentiss St

78-86 Prentiss StWatertown, MA 02472
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75 Allston St, Unit PARKING
$100
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$100

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$100
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75 Allston St, Unit PARKING

75 Allston StBoston, MA 02134
property at 106 Addington Rd

$375

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$375

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$375

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106 Addington Rd

BrooklineMA02445
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22 Augustus Rd
$900
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$900

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$900
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22 Augustus Rd

22 Augustus RdWaltham, MA 02452
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7 Linden St, Unit room
$950
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$950

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$950
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7 Linden St, Unit room

7 Linden StBoston, MA 02134
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359 Western Ave, Unit 1
$1,000
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$1,000

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$1,000
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359 Western Ave, Unit 1

359 Western AveCambridge, MA 02139
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2 Lothian Rd
$1,150
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$1,150

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$1,150
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2 Lothian Rd

2 Lothian RdBoston, MA 02135
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166 Allston St, Unit 4
$1,225
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$1,225

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$1,225
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166 Allston St, Unit 4

166 Allston StBoston, MA 02134
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property at 140 Church St

$1,600

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$1,600

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140 Church St

WalthamMA02452
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1440 Beacon St
$1,650
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$1,290
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$360

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$1,650
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1440 Beacon St

1440 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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property at 509 Main St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

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509 Main St

WalthamMA02452

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property at 1691 Cambridge St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

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1691 Cambridge St

CambridgeMA02138
property at 10 Beals St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

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10 Beals St

BrooklineMA02446
property at 56-58-143 Harvard St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

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56-58-143 Harvard St

WalthamMA02453
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812 Memorial Dr
$1,825
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$1,450
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$375

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$1,825
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812 Memorial Dr

812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Watertown, MA

Pricing Updated: 01/02/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Watertown, MA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Watertown Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Watertown West End$5,800$1,99562

Cheapest Available Watertown Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short TermFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watertown, MA

As of January 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watertown area is the $0.17 price per square foot 99 Warren St Model at 99 Warren St, Unit 16 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,725. The second greatest value Watertown apartment is the 15 Higgins St Model at 15 Higgins St, Unit A starting at $1,750 with a $0.18 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Watertown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
99 Warren St, Unit 1699 Warren StStudio ,1BA$0.17
15 Higgins St, Unit A15 Higgins St1BR,1BA$0.18
31 Seattle St, Unit B31 Seattle St1BR,1BA$0.18
1120 Commonwealth Ave, Unit A1120 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.19
592 Cambridge St, Unit 11592 Cambridge StStudio ,1BA$0.19
1440 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 121440 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.19
1114 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 21114 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.19
2018 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 332018 Commonwealth AvenueStudio ,1BA$0.20
2016 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 22016 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
67 Gordon St, Unit 567 Gordon StStudio ,1BA$0.20

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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 Cheap Watertown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Watertown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Watertown is at Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term listed at $1,175.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Watertown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Watertown Apartment is $1,600 at Cambridge Ivy Inn.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Watertown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Watertown is starting from $2,300 at Silver Lake Apartments.

What is the most affordable Watertown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Watertown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Commonwealth Gardens and starts from $2,650.

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