Cheap Apartments for Rent in Watertown, MA from $300 (177 Rentals)

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property at 411 Mt Auburn St

411 Mt Auburn St

WatertownMA02472
property at 54 Prentiss St

54 Prentiss 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 106 Addington Rd

106 Addington Rd

BrooklineMA02445
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7 Linden St, Unit room
$950
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$950

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$950
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

7 Linden St, Unit room

7 Linden StBoston, MA 02134
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property at 28 Tip Top St

28 Tip Top St

BostonMA02135
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72 Leicester St
$1,150
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$1,150

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6 Bedroom Apartment Available Dec 1

72 Leicester St

72 Leicester StBoston, MA 02135
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17 Putnam Ave, Unit room
$1,199
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$1,199

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6 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

17 Putnam Ave, Unit room

17 Putnam AveCambridge, MA 02139
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property at 26 Tip Top St

26 Tip Top St

BostonMA02135
property at 7 Harvard Ter

7 Harvard Ter

BostonMA02134

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16 Highgate St, Unit 203
$1,495
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16 Highgate St, Unit 203

16 Highgate StBoston, MA 02134
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property at 479 Moody St

479 Moody St

WalthamMA02453
property at 12 Nonantum St

12 Nonantum St

BostonMA02135
property at 34 Crescent

34 Crescent

WalthamMA02453

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Watertown, MA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Watertown, MA

Pricing Updated: 11/09/2025

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$3,650$1,300121

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 November 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Watertown area is the $0.19 price per square foot 592 Cambridge St Model at 592 Cambridge St, Unit 11 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Watertown apartment is the 64 Woodstock Ave Model at 64 Woodstock Ave, Unit 4 starting at $1,975 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.
592 Cambridge St, Unit 11592 Cambridge StStudio ,1BA$0.19
64 Woodstock Ave, Unit 464 Woodstock AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
22 Shepard St, Unit B22 Shepard St1BR,1BA$0.18
1120 Commonwealth Ave, Unit A1120 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.19
1114 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 21114 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.19
28 Quint Ave, Unit 5528 Quint AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
90 Brainerd Rd, Unit 690 Brainerd RdStudio ,1BA$0.19
15 Higgins St, Unit A15 Higgins St1BR,1BA$0.18
67 Gordon St, Unit 567 Gordon StStudio ,1BA$0.20
19 Woodstock Ave, Unit 419 Woodstock AveStudio ,1BA$0.20

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Boston Neighborhood Guide: Living Near UMass, MGH, and State Street

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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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Getting Around Watertown, MA

Walk Score®

83 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

81 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

48 / 100

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A few nearby public transportation options

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 $2,330 at River Park Lofts.

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