Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Boyd Park Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $976 (40 Rentals)

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69 Stuart St, Unit A
$1,000
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$1,000

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$1,000
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

69 Stuart St, Unit A

69 Stuart 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
property at 184 Linwood Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

184 Linwood Ave

NewtonMA02458

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property at 28 Academy Hill Rd

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

28 Academy Hill Rd

BostonMA02135
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566 Washington St, Unit 14
$1,800
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$1,800

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$1,800
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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$1,800

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$1,800

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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20A Day St

WalthamMA02453
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81 Academy Hill Rd, Unit B
$1,850
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$1,850

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$1,850
Studio Apartment Available Sep 1

81 Academy Hill Rd, Unit B

81 Academy Hill RdBoston, MA 02135
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property at 23 Parsons St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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23 Parsons St

BostonMA02135

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property at 5 Braemore Rd

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5 Braemore Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 327 Faneuil St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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327 Faneuil St

BostonMA02135

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40 Newton St
$2,100 - $3,900
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$2,100 - $3,900

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$2,100 - $3,900
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

40 Newton St

40 Newton StBoston, MA 02135
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286 & 288 Chestnut Hill Avenue
Rent Specials
$2,100 - $3,125
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$2,100 - $3,125

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$2,100 - $3,125
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286 & 288 Chestnut Hill Avenue

286-288 Chestnut Hill AveBrighton, MA 02135
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property at 1945 Commonwealth Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

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Weinberg House: 62+ Senior
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Weinberg House: 62+ Senior

132 Chestnut Hill AveBrighton, MA 02135
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Haywood House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Haywood House

106 Kennedy CirNewton, MA 02458
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61-63 Moraine St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

61-63 Moraine St

61-63 Moraine StBelmont, MA 02478
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Teel Realty
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Teel Realty

1955 Commonwealth AveBrighton, MA 02135
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Boyd Park, Watertown, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Boyd Park Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
286 & 288 Chestnut Hill AvenueStudioStudio,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boyd Park, MA

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Boyd Park area is the $0.22 price per square foot 62 Brock St Model at 62 Brock St, Unit 2 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Boyd Park apartment is the 14 Atkins St Model at 14 Atkins St, Unit 1 starting at $2,900 with a $0.29 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Boyd Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
62 Brock St, Unit 262 Brock StStudio ,1BA$0.22
14 Atkins St, Unit 114 Atkins St2BR,1BA$0.29
17 Harriet St, Unit 1717 Harriet St2BR,1BA$0.27
129 Chiswick Rd, Unit 13129 Chiswick Rd2BR,1BA$0.27
60 Vineland St, Unit 6060 Vineland St2BR,1.5BA$0.30
7 Lothian Rd, Unit 37 Lothian Rd1BR,1BA$0.22
198 Strathmore Rd, Unit 3198 Strathmore Rd1BR,1BA$0.23
258 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 1258 Chestnut Hill AveStudio ,1BA$0.22
193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10193 Strathmore Rd1BR,1BA$0.20
8 Homer St8 Homer St3BR,1BA$0.28

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Boyd Park, Watertown, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Boyd Park Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Boyd Park?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Boyd Park is at 286 & 288 Chestnut Hill Avenue listed at $2,100.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Boyd Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Boyd Park Apartment is $2,250 at 286 & 288 Chestnut Hill Avenue.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Boyd Park is starting from $2,720 at Newton Gardens.

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