Cheap Apartments for Rent in Watertown, MA from $700 (101 Rentals)

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69 Stuart St, Unit A
$1,100
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$1,100
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69 Stuart St, Unit A

69 Stuart StWatertown, MA 02472
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property at 92-94 Waltham St

$1,850

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$1,850
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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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92-94 Waltham 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
property at 119 Brown St

$850

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$850
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$850

5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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119 Brown St

WalthamMA02453

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15 Radnor Rd
$1,050 - $4,000
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$1,050 - $4,000
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$1,050 - $4,000
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 29

15 Radnor Rd

15 Radnor RdBoston, MA 02135
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3 Winship Pl, Unit 1
$1,350
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$1,350
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$1,350
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3 Winship Pl, Unit 1

3 Winship PlBoston, MA 02135
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26 Lake Shore Ter, Unit 2
$1,400
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$1,400
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$1,400
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26 Lake Shore Ter, Unit 2

26 Lake Shore TerBoston, MA 02135
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1 Westford Pl, Unit 3
$1,400
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$1,400
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$1,400
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1 Westford Pl, Unit 3

1 Westford PlBoston, MA 02134
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Vinal Street Apartments
$1,550 - $2,150
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$1,550 - $2,150
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Vinal Street Apartments

10-16 Vinal StBrighton, MA 02135
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Cambridge Ivy Inn
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$1,600 - $2,550
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$1,600 - $2,550
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Cambridge Ivy Inn

50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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property at 101 Walker St

$1,650

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$1,650
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101 Walker St

NewtonMA02460
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1460 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3
$1,700
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$1,700
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1460 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3

1460 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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property at 35 Chestnut Hill Ave

$1,600 - $1,700

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$1,700
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35 Chestnut Hill Ave

BostonMA02135
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15 Higgins St
$1,750 - $3,300
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$1,750 - $3,300
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$1,750 - $3,300
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15 Higgins St

15 Higgins StBoston, MA 02134
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property at 143 Walnut St

$1,800

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$1,800
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143 Walnut St

NewtonMA02460

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Watertown, MA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Watertown, MA

Pricing Updated: 06/12/2026

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$5,750$1,10095

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 June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watertown area is the $0.20 price per square foot 593 Cambridge St Model at 593 Cambridge St in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Watertown apartment is the 5 Walbridge St Model at 5 Walbridge St, Unit 4 starting at $1,995 with a $0.20 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.
593 Cambridge St593 Cambridge StStudio ,1BA$0.20
5 Walbridge St, Unit 45 Walbridge StStudio ,1BA$0.20
132 Sutherland Rd, Unit A132 Sutherland Rd1BR,1BA$0.21
317 Allston St317 Allston StStudio ,1BA$0.20
15 Higgins St15 Higgins St1BR,1BA$0.18
29-31 Boulevard Ter, Unit 329-31 Boulevard Ter1BR,1BA$0.21
77 Chiswick Rd, Unit 277 Chiswick Rd1BR,1BA$0.21
1661 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 91661 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.21
193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10193 Strathmore Rd1BR,1BA$0.20
1460 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 31460 Commonwealth Ave1BR,1BA$0.17

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Top Neighborhoods Near Boston Colleges and Universities

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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 $1,900 at 27 Saint Lukes Rd.

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 27 Saint Lukes Rd and starts from $2,500.

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