
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bemis Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $1,500 (40 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Bemis area of Watertown.


River Park Lofts

8 Derby Rd

76 Prospect St, Unit 76 Prospect St Watertown, Unit 76 Prospect St Watertown

Riverbend on the Charles

38 Carey Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3

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34 Morton St
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269 Lexington St

28 Olcott St

240 Sycamore St

76 Prospect St

24 Lyon Ct

38 Carey Ave

186 Lexington St

4 Repton Pl, Unit 4309, Unit 4309
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28 Olcott St

290 Pleasant St

175 Adams St

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158 Adams St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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260 River St, Unit 6, Unit 6

69 Newton St

29-31 Fayette St

331-333-333 Grove St
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ReNew Waltham

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Silver Lake Apartments

Newton Gardens

6 Whitman Rd

32 Whitman Rd, Unit 1-4, Unit 1-4

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50 Hawthorn St

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Currents on the Charles

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180 Adams St, Unit #403, Unit #403
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518 Watertown St

71 Cherry St

12 Cottage Ct, Unit 5

Haywood House

Farwell Street Apartments

266-274 River St

144-146 Willow St

77 Dalby St
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Bemis, Watertown, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bemis?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bemis Studio Apartments | $2,814 | $2,329 | $4,429 |
| Bemis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,903 | $2,000 | $4,901 |
| Bemis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,398 | $2,300 | $5,866 |
| Bemis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,652 | $2,250 | $5,476 |
| Bemis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,900 | $3,200 | $5,000 |
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There are currently 40 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Bemis Neighborhood of Watertown, MA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Park Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath (Flat/Affordable) | 1BR,1BA | $2,240 |
| ReNew Waltham | Adams | 1BR,1BA | $2,299 |
| Silver Lake Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,300 |
| Riverbend on the Charles | Anderson | Studio,1BA | $2,527 |
| Charlesbank Apartment Homes | Curtis | Studio,1BA | $2,599 |
| Currents on the Charles | One Bedroom A1GD | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 6 Swetts Ct, Unit 1 | 6 Swetts Ct | 4BR,1.5BA | $0.37 |
| 74 Chapel St, Unit 74 | 74 Chapel St | 5BR,3.5BA | $0.51 |
| 21 Bolton St, Unit 2 | 21 Bolton St | 6BR,5.5BA | $2.33 |
| 21 Bolton St, Unit #2 | 21 Bolton St | 6BR,5.5BA | $2.09 |
| 74 Chapel St | 74 Chapel St | 5BR,3.5BA | $2.04 |
| 60 Gilbert St, Unit 1 | 60 Gilbert St | 4BR,2BA | $2.33 |
| 46 Rustic St, Unit 46 Rustic Street Newton | 46 Rustic St | 2BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| 3 Repton Cir, Unit 3 | 3 Repton Cir | 2BR,2BA | $2.82 |
| 40 Townly Rd, Unit 3 | 40 Townly Rd | 2BR,2BA | $3.00 |
| 158 Adams St, Unit 2 | 158 Adams St | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
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2.5Pet Friendly
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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