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| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Watertown Studio Apartments | $2,475 | $1,775 | $5,906 |
| Downtown Watertown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,872 | $1,100 | $7,223 |
| Downtown Watertown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,440 | $1,475 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Watertown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,750 | $2,500 | $7,547 |
| Downtown Watertown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,315 | $950 | $9,900 |
| Downtown Watertown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,337 | $4,100 | $9,000 |
| Downtown Watertown 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,193 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
There are currently 1207 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Watertown Neighborhood of Watertown, MA.
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ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Boston, Massachusetts. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Renting for your family? this neighborhood is a good neighborhood for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, pet amenities, playgrounds, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and great schools.
Are you somebody that needs to live with access to nice outdoor spaces? Downtown Watertown is a highly-rated neighborhood for its many parks, paths, and trails, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
This submarket has a reputation as one of our favorite luxury neighborhoods in town, with a score of 3.5 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like racquetball and tennis courts, luxury pools, concierge services, views, access to parks, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Other luxury items often include hardwood floors and fireplaces, tennis courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.
Pet owners, listen up! this part of Boston has established a name for itself as one of the A-list submarkets for pet owners who rent, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
As of today, August 31, 2026, there are currently 1,207 available Downtown Watertown apartments priced from $950 to $13,500, with an average monthly rent of $3,457.
There are currently 149 Studio Apartments in Downtown Watertown with rent ranges from $1,775 to $5,906 with an average price of $2,475.
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Watertown ranges from $1,100 to $7,223 with an average monthly rent of $2,872.
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Watertown range from $1,475 to $11,099. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,440.
There are currently 259 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Watertown on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,500 to $7,547 - averaging $3,750 for the location.
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Written by: Amelia Ramstead
Hello! I’m Amelia, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Boston.
Written by: Amelia Ramstead
Hello! I’m Amelia, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Boston.
Written by: Amelia Ramstead
Hello! I’m Amelia, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com expert for Boston!
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