Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bemis Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $1,100 (63 Rentals)

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property at 21 Olney St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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21 Olney St

WatertownMA02472
property at 38 Carey Ave

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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38 Carey Ave, Unit 3

38 Carey Ave
WatertownMA02472
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Watermills
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$2,400 - $4,250
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$2,400 - $4,250

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$2,400 - $4,250
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Watermills

350 Pleasant StWatertown, MA 02472
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62 Lexington St, Unit 2
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

62 Lexington St, Unit 2

62 Lexington StWatertown, MA 02472
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14 Lyons Ct, Unit 1
$2,600
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$2,600

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$2,600
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14 Lyons Ct, Unit 1

14 Lyons CtWatertown, MA 02472
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39 Olcott St, Unit 39
$2,700
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$2,700

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$2,700
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

39 Olcott St, Unit 39

39 Olcott StWatertown, MA 02472
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Charlesbank Apartment Homes
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$2,759 - $4,868
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$2,699 - $4,808
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$60

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$2,759 - $4,868
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Charlesbank Apartment Homes

120 Pleasant StWatertown, MA 02472
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8 Homer St
$2,800
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$2,800

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$2,800
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

8 Homer St

8 Homer StWatertown, MA 02472
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property at 71 Edenfield Ave

$2,900

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$2,900

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$2,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

71 Edenfield Ave

WatertownMA02472
property at 71 Edenfield Ave

$2,900

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$2,900

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$2,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

71 Edenfield Ave

WatertownMA02472
property at 549 Main St

$2,900

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$2,900

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$2,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

549 Main St

WatertownMA02472
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71 Edenfield Ave, Unit 1
$2,900
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$2,900

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$2,900
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

71 Edenfield Ave, Unit 1

71 Edenfield AveWatertown, MA 02472
property at 43 Chapman St

$2,950

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$2,950

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$2,950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

43 Chapman St

WatertownMA02472

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property at 50 Waltham St

$3,000

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$3,000

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$3,000

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

50 Waltham St

WatertownMA02472
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65 Olcott St, Unit 1
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

65 Olcott St, Unit 1

65 Olcott StWatertown, MA 02472
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property at 109 Warren St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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109 Warren St

WatertownMA02472
property at 41 Grant Ave

$2,800

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$2,800

Total Monthly Price
$2,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

41 Grant Ave

WatertownMA02472
property at 290 Pleasant St

$3,000

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$3,000

Total Monthly Price
$3,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 15

290 Pleasant St

WatertownMA02472

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ReNew Waltham
$2,317 - $3,779
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$2,317 - $3,779

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$2,317 - $3,779
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

ReNew Waltham

20 Middlesex CirWaltham, MA 02452
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property at 5 Clinton St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

5 Clinton St

NewtonMA02458

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property at 35 Barnes St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

35 Barnes St

WalthamMA02453
property at 43 Burnham St

$2,500 - $2,800

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

43 Burnham St

BelmontMA02478
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Currents on the Charles
$2,653 - $3,902
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$2,638 - $3,887
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$15

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$2,653 - $3,902
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 7

Currents on the Charles

36 River StWaltham, MA 02453
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property at 151 Grove St

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

151 Grove St

WalthamMA02453
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13 Dalby St, Unit 1
$2,800
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$2,800

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$2,800
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

13 Dalby St, Unit 1

13 Dalby StNewton, MA 02458
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property at 13 Dalby St

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

13 Dalby St

NewtonMA02458
property at 22 Colonial Ave

$2,900

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$2,900

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$2,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

22 Colonial Ave

NewtonMA02460

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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. Silver Lake Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,300. Here are the most affordable Bemis apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Park Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath (Flat/Income-Restricted)1BR,1BA$2,240
Silver Lake ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,300
Watermills1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,400
ReNew WalthamBoston2BR,1BA$2,449
Riverbend on the CharlesS2: 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,748
Charlesbank Apartment HomesCharlieStudio,1BA$2,859

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bemis, MA

As of July 21, 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 8 Homer St Model at 8 Homer St starting at $2,800 with a $0.28 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
8 Homer St8 Homer St3BR,1BA$0.28
22 Chandler St, Unit 222 Chandler St3BR,2BA$2.84
Watertown MewsB22BR,2BA$3.33
31 Bacon St, Unit 131 Bacon St2BR,1BA$2.42
40 Townly Rd, Unit 340 Townly Rd2BR,2BA$3.00
14 Lyons Ct, Unit 114 Lyons Ct2BR,1BA$2.60
River Park Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath (Flat)1BR,1BA$3.08
Silver Lake ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.29
260 River St, Unit 6260 River St1BR,1BA$3.58

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Bemis, Watertown, MA

Ranked #2

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 River Park Lofts listed at $2,310.

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 Modera Newton and starts from $4,880.

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