Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Watertown Neighborhood of Watertown, MA (3,533 Rentals)

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Downtown Watertown, Watertown, MA Local Guide

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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
Pet Friendly

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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Watertown

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Watertown?

There are currently 120 Studio Apartments in Downtown Watertown with rent ranges from $1,100 to $8,961 with an average price of $2,557.

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 $850 to $9,978 with an average monthly rent of $2,939.

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 $1,950 to $24,875. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,369.

How expensive are Downtown Watertown Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 1,088 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Watertown on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,400 to $18,374 - averaging $3,600 for the location.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA

Written by: Amelia Ramstead

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