Apartments for Rent by Owner in Watertown, MA (95 Rentals)

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31 Lawrence St, Unit 31
$3,250
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$3,250

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$3,250
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31 Lawrence St, Unit 31

31 Lawrence StWatertown, MA 02472
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4 Chauncey Street, Unit 4
$4,500
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$4,500

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$4,500
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4 Chauncey Street, Unit 4

4 Chauncey StreetWatertown, MA 02472
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41 Brimmer St, Unit 41
$2,850
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$2,850

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$2,850
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Feb 1, 2026

41 Brimmer St, Unit 41

41 Brimmer StWatertown, MA 02472
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22 Augustus Rd
$900
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$900

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$900
5 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

22 Augustus Rd

22 Augustus RdWaltham, MA 02452
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15 South St, Unit 6
$2,800
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$2,800

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$2,800
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

15 South St, Unit 6

15 South StBoston, MA 02135
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58 Brock St, Unit 3
$3,975
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$3,975

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$3,975
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1, 2026

58 Brock St, Unit 3

58 Brock StBoston, MA 02135
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162 Kelton St, Unit 1
$3,975
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$3,975

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$3,975
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1, 2026

162 Kelton St, Unit 1

162 Kelton StBoston, MA 02134
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27 Underwood St, Unit #1
$2,150
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$2,150

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$2,150
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

27 Underwood St, Unit #1

27 Underwood StBelmont, MA 02478
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224 Banks St, Unit 6
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

224 Banks St, Unit 6

224 Banks StCambridge, MA 02138
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66 Brock St, Unit 3
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

66 Brock St, Unit 3

66 Brock StBoston, MA 02135
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11 Story St, Unit 32
$3,375
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$3,375

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$3,375
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

11 Story St, Unit 32

11 Story StCambridge, MA 02138
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27 Harriet St
$2,695
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$2,695

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$2,695
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

27 Harriet St

27 Harriet StBoston, MA 02135
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91 Wallingford Rd, Unit 3
$2,995
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$2,995

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$2,995
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91 Wallingford Rd, Unit 3

91 Wallingford RdBoston, MA 02135
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27 South Crescent Circuit, Unit A
$3,200
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$3,200

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$3,200
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

27 South Crescent Circuit, Unit A

27 South Crescent CircuitBoston, MA 02135
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224 Banks St, Unit 6
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

224 Banks St, Unit 6

224 Banks StCambridge, MA 02138
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11 Story St, Unit 3
$3,450
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$3,450

Total Monthly Price
$3,450
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

11 Story St, Unit 3

11 Story StCambridge, MA 02138
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47 Kilsyth Rd, Unit 47A
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

47 Kilsyth Rd, Unit 47A

47 Kilsyth RdBrookline, MA 02445
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152 Winchester St, Unit 1
$6,500
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$6,500

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$6,500
6 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

152 Winchester St, Unit 1

152 Winchester StBrookline, MA 02446
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1774 Beacon St, Unit 6
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1774 Beacon St, Unit 6

1774 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02445
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303 Tappan St, Unit 3
$4,800
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$4,800

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$4,800
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303 Tappan St, Unit 3

303 Tappan StBrookline, MA 02445
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31 Middle St, Unit A
$3,400
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$3,400

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$3,400
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31 Middle St, Unit A

31 Middle StNewton, MA 02458
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6 Radcliffe Rd, Unit 1
$3,795
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$3,795

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$3,795
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6 Radcliffe Rd, Unit 1

6 Radcliffe RdBoston, MA 02134
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36 Shepard St, Unit 1
$3,950
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$3,950

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$3,950
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36 Shepard St, Unit 1

36 Shepard StBoston, MA 02135
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34 Orkney Rd, Unit 3
$5,400
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$5,400

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$5,400
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 31, 2026

34 Orkney Rd, Unit 3

34 Orkney RdBoston, MA 02135
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186 Naples Rd, Unit 1
$3,900
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$3,900

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$3,900
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186 Naples Rd, Unit 1

186 Naples RdBrookline, MA 02446
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245 Kelton St, Unit 24
$2,720
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$2,720

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$2,720
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Dec 31

245 Kelton St, Unit 24

245 Kelton StBoston, MA 02134
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348 Faneuil St, Unit 2
$3,200
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$3,200

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$3,200
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348 Faneuil St, Unit 2

348 Faneuil StBoston, MA 02135
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46 Gerrish St, Unit 1
$6,200
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$6,200

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$6,200
5 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

46 Gerrish St, Unit 1

46 Gerrish StBoston, MA 02135
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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

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48 / 100

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Frequently Asked Questions about For rent By Owner Watertown Apartments

What is the Cheapest For rent By Owner apartment in Watertown?

Currently the most affordable For rent By Owner Apartment in Watertown is at 48 Strathmore Rd, Unit #23 listed at $1,775.

How much is the average rent for a For rent By Owner Watertown Apartment?

The average rent for a For rent By Owner Apartment in Watertown is $4,023.

What is the largest For rent By Owner Watertown Apartment for rent?

Today's For rent By Owner apartment with the most square footage in Watertown is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $5,200 at 41 Orkney Rd, Unit 2.

What is the average size for Watertown For rent By Owner Apartments for rent?

The average size for a For rent By Owner rental in Watertown is currently at 2,458 sq ft.

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