Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bemis Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $1,500 (40 Rentals)

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property at 8 Derby Rd

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8 Derby Rd

WatertownMA02472
property at 38 Carey Ave

$2,495

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$2,495

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$2,495

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

38 Carey Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3

38 Carey Ave
WatertownMA02472
property at 34 Morton St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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34 Morton St

WatertownMA02472

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269 Lexington St
$2,600
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$2,600

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$2,600
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269 Lexington St

269 Lexington StWatertown, MA 02472
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property at 28 Olcott St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

28 Olcott St

WatertownMA02472
property at 240 Sycamore St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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240 Sycamore St

WatertownMA02472
property at 76 Prospect St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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76 Prospect St

WatertownMA02472
property at 24 Lyon Ct

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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24 Lyon Ct

WatertownMA02471
property at 38 Carey Ave

$2,495

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$2,495

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$2,495

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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38 Carey Ave

WatertownMA02472
property at 186 Lexington St

$2,550

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$2,550

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$2,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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186 Lexington St

WatertownMA02472
property at 4 Repton Pl

$2,650

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$2,650

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$2,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4 Repton Pl, Unit 4309, Unit 4309

4 Repton Pl
WatertownMA02472

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property at 28 Olcott St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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28 Olcott St

WatertownMA02472
property at 290 Pleasant St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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290 Pleasant St

WatertownMA02472
property at 175 Adams St

$1,900 - $2,600

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$1,900 - $2,600

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$1,900 - $2,600

1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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175 Adams St

NewtonMA02458
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158 Adams St, Unit 2, Unit 2
$2,100
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$2,100

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$2,100
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

158 Adams St, Unit 2, Unit 2

158 Adams StNewton, MA 02458
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property at 69 Newton St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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69 Newton St

WalthamMA02453
property at 331-333-333 Grove St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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331-333-333 Grove St

WalthamMA02453

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ReNew Waltham
$2,269 - $4,779
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$2,269 - $4,779

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$2,269 - $4,779
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

ReNew Waltham

20 Middlesex CirWaltham, MA 02452
Corporate Housing
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property at 6 Whitman Rd

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6 Whitman Rd

WalthamMA02453
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50 Hawthorn St
$2,400 - $2,800
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$2,400 - $2,800

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$2,400 - $2,800
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

50 Hawthorn St

50 Hawthorn StNewton, MA 02458
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Currents on the Charles
$2,454 - $3,470
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$2,439 - $3,455
Required Monthly Fees
$15

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$2,454 - $3,470
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Currents on the Charles

36 River StWaltham, MA 02453
Furnished
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property at 518 Watertown St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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518 Watertown St

NewtonMA02460
property at 71 Cherry St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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71 Cherry St

NewtonMA02465
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Haywood House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Haywood House

106 Kennedy CirNewton, MA 02458
Senior Living
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266-274 River St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

266-274 River St

266-274 River StWaltham, MA 02453
property at 77 Dalby St

$2,650

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$2,650

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$2,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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77 Dalby St

NewtonMA02458

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Bemis, Watertown, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bemis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bemis area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at River Park Lofts priced from $2,240. ReNew Waltham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,299. Here are the most affordable Bemis apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Park Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath (Flat/Affordable)1BR,1BA$2,240
ReNew WalthamAdams1BR,1BA$2,299
Silver Lake ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,300
Riverbend on the CharlesAndersonStudio,1BA$2,527
Charlesbank Apartment HomesCurtisStudio,1BA$2,599
Currents on the CharlesOne Bedroom A1GD1BR,1BA$2,754

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bemis, MA

As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bemis area is the $0.37 price per square foot 6 Swetts Ct Model at 6 Swetts Ct, Unit 1 in the in the West End neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value Bemis apartment is the 74 Chapel St Model at 74 Chapel St, Unit 74 starting at $5,100 with a $0.51 price per square foot in the West End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bemis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6 Swetts Ct, Unit 16 Swetts Ct4BR,1.5BA$0.37
74 Chapel St, Unit 7474 Chapel St5BR,3.5BA$0.51
21 Bolton St, Unit 221 Bolton St6BR,5.5BA$2.33
21 Bolton St, Unit #221 Bolton St6BR,5.5BA$2.09
74 Chapel St74 Chapel St5BR,3.5BA$2.04
60 Gilbert St, Unit 160 Gilbert St4BR,2BA$2.33
46 Rustic St, Unit 46 Rustic Street Newton46 Rustic St2BR,1BA$2.59
3 Repton Cir, Unit 33 Repton Cir2BR,2BA$2.82
40 Townly Rd, Unit 340 Townly Rd2BR,2BA$3.00
158 Adams St, Unit 2158 Adams St1BR,1BA$2.63

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bemis, Watertown, MA

Ranked #1

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bemis Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bemis?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bemis is at Riverbend on the Charles listed at $2,527.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bemis Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bemis Apartment is $2,240 at River Park Lofts.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bemis Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bemis is starting from $2,300 at Silver Lake Apartments.

What is the most affordable Bemis Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bemis Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at ReNew Waltham and starts from $3,109.

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