Cheap Apartments for Rent in Watertown, MA from $900 (183 Rentals)

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28 Commonwealth Rd, Unit 3
$2,000
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$2,000

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28 Commonwealth Rd, Unit 3

28 Commonwealth RdWatertown, MA 02472
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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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163 Belmont St, Unit Room
$1,000
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$1,000

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$1,000
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163 Belmont St, Unit Room

163 Belmont StBelmont, MA 02478
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26 Lake Shore Ter, Unit 2
$1,350
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$1,350

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$1,350
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

26 Lake Shore Ter, Unit 2

26 Lake Shore TerBoston, 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
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

3 Winship Pl, Unit 1

3 Winship PlBoston, MA 02135
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Vinal Street Apartments
$1,550 - $2,150
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$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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$1,600 - $2,550
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Cambridge Ivy Inn

50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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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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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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594 Cambridge St
$1,750 - $1,850
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$1,750 - $1,850

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$1,750 - $1,850
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594 Cambridge St

594 Cambridge StBoston, MA 02134
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566 Washington St, Unit 14
$1,800
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$1,800

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$1,800
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566 Washington St, Unit 14

566 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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property at 1800 Massachusetts Ave

$1,800 - $3,700

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$1,800

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1800 Massachusetts Ave

CambridgeMA02140
property at 89 Englewood Ave

$1,825

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$1,825

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$1,825

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Available Sep 1

89 Englewood Ave

BostonMA02135
property at 28 Academy Hill Rd

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

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28 Academy Hill Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 8 Exchange St

$1,850

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$1,850

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8 Exchange St

WalthamMA02451

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Watertown, MA

Pricing Updated: 07/27/2026

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$5,900$1,10065

Cheapest Available Watertown Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short TermFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watertown, MA

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watertown area is the $0.15 price per square foot 22 Highgate St Model at 22 Highgate St, Unit 1 in the in the Allston neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Watertown apartment is the 15 Higgins St Model at 15 Higgins St 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.
22 Highgate St, Unit 122 Highgate StStudio ,2BA$0.15
15 Higgins St15 Higgins St1BR,1BA$0.18
18 Saint Lukes RdStudioStudio ,1BA$0.18
145 Winthrop Rd, Unit 6145 Winthrop Rd1BR,1BA$0.19
317 Allston St317 Allston StStudio ,1BA$0.20
193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10193 Strathmore Rd1BR,1BA$0.20
2 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 42 Chestnut Hill AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
77 Chiswick Rd, Unit 277 Chiswick Rd1BR,1BA$0.21
132 Sutherland Rd, Unit A132 Sutherland Rd1BR,1BA$0.21
120 Brainerd Rd, Unit 3120 Brainerd Rd1BR,1BA$0.21

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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 $1,200.

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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