Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Watertown Neighborhood of Watertown, MA (2,042 Rentals)

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Bell Watertown
$3,022 - $7,802
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$3,022 - $7,802

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$3,022 - $7,802
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Bell Watertown

100 Woodview WayWatertown, MA 02472
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Blvd & Bond
$2,686 - $6,839
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$2,686 - $6,839

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$2,686 - $6,839
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Blvd & Bond

88 Arsenal Yards BlvdWatertown, MA 02472
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Elan Union Market
$2,347 - $11,927
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$2,347 - $11,927

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$2,347 - $11,927
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Elan Union Market

130 Arsenal StWatertown, MA 02472
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Gables Arsenal Street
$2,629 - $9,800
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$2,629 - $9,800

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$2,629 - $9,800
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Gables Arsenal Street

204 Arsenal StWatertown, MA 02472
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Watertown Square
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$2,639 - $4,329
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$2,525 - $4,215
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$2,639 - $4,329
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Watertown Square

20 Watertown StWatertown, MA 02472
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Watertown Mews
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$2,916 - $7,921
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$2,916 - $7,921

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$2,916 - $7,921
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Watertown Mews

1 Repton PlWatertown, MA 02472
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10 Hunt St, Unit #1
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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10 Hunt St, Unit #1

10 Hunt StWatertown, MA 02472
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68 Putnam St, Unit #2
$3,500
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$3,500

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$3,500
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68 Putnam St, Unit #2

68 Putnam StWatertown, MA 02472
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204 Pleasant St
$2,800
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$2,800

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$2,800
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

204 Pleasant St

204 Pleasant StWatertown, MA 02472
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93 Hillside Rd, Unit 2
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

93 Hillside Rd, Unit 2

93 Hillside RdWatertown, MA 02472
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93 Hillside Rd, Unit 2
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

93 Hillside Rd, Unit 2

93 Hillside RdWatertown, MA 02472
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70 Putnam St, Unit 2
$3,500
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$3,500

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$3,500
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70 Putnam St, Unit 2

70 Putnam StWatertown, MA 02472
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68 Putnam St, Unit 2
$3,500
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$3,500

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$3,500
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68 Putnam St, Unit 2

68 Putnam StWatertown, MA 02472
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68 Edenfield Ave, Unit #2
$2,850
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$2,850

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$2,850
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 15

68 Edenfield Ave, Unit #2

68 Edenfield AveWatertown, MA 02472
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532 Belmont St, Unit #24
$2,600
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$2,600

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$2,600
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532 Belmont St, Unit #24

532 Belmont StWatertown, MA 02472
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336 Orchard St, Unit 336 Orchard Street
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
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336 Orchard St, Unit 336 Orchard Street

336 Orchard StWatertown, MA 02472
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72 Prentiss St, Unit #2
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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72 Prentiss St, Unit #2

72 Prentiss StWatertown, MA 02472
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53 Parker St, Unit 3
$3,300
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$3,300

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$3,300
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53 Parker St, Unit 3

53 Parker StWatertown, MA 02472
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58 Edgecliff Rd, Unit 58
$3,500
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$3,500

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$3,500
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58 Edgecliff Rd, Unit 58

58 Edgecliff RdWatertown, MA 02472
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74 Prentiss St, Unit 2
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
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74 Prentiss St, Unit 2

74 Prentiss StWatertown, MA 02472
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31 Lawrence St, Unit 31
$3,250
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$3,250

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$3,250
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31 Lawrence St, Unit 31

31 Lawrence StWatertown, MA 02472
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15 Clayton St
$2,700
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$2,700

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$2,700
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15 Clayton St

15 Clayton StWatertown, MA 02472
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60 Gilbert St, Unit 1
$3,500
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$3,500

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$3,500
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

60 Gilbert St, Unit 1

60 Gilbert StWatertown, MA 02472
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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Watertown, Watertown, MA

Ranked #7

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

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!

Family-Friendly Rating

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.

Outdoors Rating

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.

Luxury Living Rating

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 Friendly Rating

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.

Getting Around the Downtown Watertown Neighborhood in Watertown, MA

Walk Score®

93 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

88 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

56 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Watertown

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Watertown?

There are currently 158 Studio Apartments in Downtown Watertown with rent ranges from $1,750 to $7,929 with an average price of $2,546.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Watertown Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Watertown ranges from $1,050 to $6,634 with an average monthly rent of $2,859.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Watertown cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Watertown range from $1,900 to $11,927. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,283.

How expensive are Downtown Watertown Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 556 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Watertown on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,495 to $7,550 - averaging $3,635 for the location.

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