Cheap Apartments for Rent in Watertown, MA from $950 (145 Rentals)

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69 Stuart St, Unit A
$950

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Base Rent$950

Total Monthly Price$950
12 Month Lease Term
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

69 Stuart St, Unit A

69 Stuart StWatertown, MA 02472
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805 Mount Auburn St
$1,850 - $2,700

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Base Rent$1,850 - $2,700

Total Monthly Price$1,850 - $2,700
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

805 Mount Auburn St

805 Mount Auburn StWatertown, 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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539 Washington St, Unit 2
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

539 Washington St, Unit 2

539 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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17 Bentley St, Unit 2
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
12 Month Lease Term
6 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

17 Bentley St, Unit 2

17 Bentley StBoston, MA 02135
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7 Elmira St, Unit Bedroom 1
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

7 Elmira St, Unit Bedroom 1

7 Elmira StBoston, MA 02135
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56 Park Vale Ave
$1,100 - $3,000

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Base Rent$1,100 - $3,000

Total Monthly Price$1,100 - $3,000
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

56 Park Vale Ave

56 Park Vale AveBoston, MA 02134
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541 Washington St, Unit 3
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

541 Washington St, Unit 3

541 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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property at 29 Mt Pleasant St
$1,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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29 Mt Pleasant St

WalthamMA02452

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3 Winship Pl, Unit 1
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
12 Month Lease Term
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

3 Winship Pl, Unit 1

3 Winship PlBoston, MA 02135
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7 Denby Rd
$1,350 - $3,700

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Base Rent$1,350 - $3,700

Total Monthly Price$1,350 - $3,700
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

7 Denby Rd

7 Denby RdBoston, MA 02134
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14 Duval St, Unit A
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

14 Duval St, Unit A

14 Duval StBoston, MA 02135
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Cambridge Ivy Inn
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$1,600 - $2,550

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Base Rent$1,600 - $2,550

Total Monthly Price$1,600 - $2,550
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

Cambridge Ivy Inn

50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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1000 Memorial
$1,600 - $4,100

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Base Rent$1,600 - $4,100

Total Monthly Price$1,600 - $4,100
12 Month Lease Term
2 to 6 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1000 Memorial

1000 MemorialCambridge, MA 02138
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Hew at 1515
Rent Specials
$1,601 - $5,360

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,531 - $5,290
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Hew at 1515

1525 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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Frost Terrace
$1,696 - $2,381

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Base Rent$1,696 - $2,381

Total Monthly Price$1,696 - $2,381
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Frost Terrace

1781-1791 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02140
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property at 8 Exchange St
$1,750

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Base Rent$1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,750
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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8 Exchange St

WalthamMA02451
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15 Higgins St
$1,750 - $3,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,750 - $3,300

Total Monthly Price$1,750 - $3,300
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

15 Higgins St

15 Higgins StBoston, MA 02134
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property at 11 Derby St
$1,795

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Base Rent$1,795

Total Monthly Price$1,795
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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11 Derby St

WalthamMA02453
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566 Washington St, Unit 14
$1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

566 Washington St, Unit 14

566 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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property at 20A Day St
$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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20A Day St

WalthamMA02453
property at 28 Academy Hill Rd
$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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28 Academy Hill Rd

BostonMA02135
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18 Saint Lukes Rd
Rent Specials
$1,800 - $4,500

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Base Rent$1,800 - $4,500

Total Monthly Price$1,800 - $4,500
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

18 Saint Lukes Rd

18 Saint Lukes RdBoston, MA 02134
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1504 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 9
$1,850

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Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1504 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 9

1504 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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44 Orkney Rd
Rent Specials
$1,850 - $3,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,850 - $3,800

Total Monthly Price$1,850 - $3,800
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

44 Orkney Rd

44 Orkney RdBrighton, MA 02135
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35 Orkney Rd
$1,850 - $7,200

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Base Rent$1,850 - $7,200

Total Monthly Price$1,850 - $7,200
Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

35 Orkney Rd

35 Orkney RdBoston, MA 02135
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Watertown, MA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Watertown, MA

Pricing Updated: 09/11/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Watertown, MA area range in price from $950 to $11,004 with an overall median price of $3,043. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Watertown Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Watertown West End$3,043$950119

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 September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watertown area is the $0.19 price per square foot 8 Sawyer Ter Model at 8 Sawyer Ter, Unit 1 in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Watertown apartment is the 141 Englewood Model at 141 Englewood, Unit 2 starting at $1,800 with a $0.18 price per square foot in the Chestnut Hill 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.
8 Sawyer Ter, Unit 18 Sawyer TerStudio ,1BA$0.19
141 Englewood, Unit 2141 EnglewoodStudio ,1BA$0.18
5 Walbridge St, Unit 25 Walbridge StStudio ,1BA$0.19
108 Washington St, Unit 1108 Washington StStudio ,1BA$0.20
472 Western Ave, Unit 1472 Western AveStudio ,1BA$0.19
15 Walbridge St, Unit 415 Walbridge St1BR,1BA$0.19
193 Strathmore Rd193 Strathmore Rd1BR,1BA$0.19
1440 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 121440 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.19
1161 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 31161 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
1166 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 31166 Commonwealth AveStudio ,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 $1,200.

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 $1,900 at Ron Ifrah (Wilton Street).

What is the most affordable Watertown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Watertown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Frost Terrace and starts from $2,381.

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