Cheap Apartments for Rent in Watertown, MA from $700 (231 Rentals)
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River Park Lofts

120 Holton St, Unit 120 Holton

70 Leicester St, Unit Lg-RM

70 Leicester St, Unit ROOM

Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term

222 Winchester St, Unit 1

16 Highgate St, Unit 303

Commonwealth Gardens

10-12-12 Maple St

Cambridge Ivy Inn

1110 Commonwealth Ave

Alexan Waltham

70-80 Harvard St

176 Naples Rd

1683 Beacon St, Unit 1Gl

25 Mansfield St, Unit 4
Watertown, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Watertown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Watertown Studio Apartments | $2,609 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Watertown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,981 | $950 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Watertown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,547 | $2,010 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Watertown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,958 | $2,054 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Watertown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,819 | $920 | $10,000+ |
Watertown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,753 | $1,020 | $10,000+ |
Watertown 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,662 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Watertown, MA
Pricing Updated: 07/08/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Watertown West End | $3,800 | $1,100 | 112 |
Cheapest Available Watertown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Watertown, MA is a Studio unit found at Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term in the Nonantum neighborhood priced from $1,150. 176 Naples Rd in the Kendall Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Watertown apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
176 Naples Rd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,775 |
Brighton Avenue Apartments, 19-25 | A1G | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watertown, MA
As of July 08, 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 22 Shepard St Model at 22 Shepard St, Unit B starting at $1,800 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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592 Cambridge St, Unit 11 | 592 Cambridge St | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
22 Shepard St, Unit B | 22 Shepard St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
84 Gordon St, Unit 101 | 84 Gordon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
1669 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 22 | 1669 Commonwealth Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
30 Bentley St, Unit 3 | 30 Bentley St | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
1440 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 12 | 1440 Commonwealth Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
317 Allston St, Unit 15 | 317 Allston St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
96 Winthrop St, Unit 1 | 96 Winthrop St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
48 Strathmore Rd, Unit #23 | 48 Strathmore Rd | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
15 Royce Rd, Unit 25 | 15 Royce Rd | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
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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®
47 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,150.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Watertown Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Watertown Apartment is $1,800 at Brighton Avenue Apartments, 19-25.
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 Reservoir Court.
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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