
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Watertown Neighborhood of Watertown, MA (352 Rentals)


River Park Lofts

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River Birch at Watertown

Charlesbank Apartment Homes

The Maximilian at Watertown

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Elan Union Market

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Gables Arsenal Street

Whitney Towers

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Blvd & Bond

Hamilton Place
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Riverbend on the Charles

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Watertown Mews

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63 Burnham St, Unit 63 Burnham Apt C

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102 Mount Auburn St

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11 Nichols Ave, Unit #3

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37 Cottage St, Unit 1

550 Belmont St, Unit 6

16 Whites Ave, Unit 13

24 Whites Ave, Unit 16

24 Whites Ave, Unit 36
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74 Morse St

260 Mt Auburn St

155 Spruce St

Watertown Society Apartments

101 N Beacon St

Horizon East

125-127 Arsenal St

260 Mount Auburn St

59 Morse St

76-80 Main St
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39 Bridge St

13-15 Patten St

14 Cross St

24 Church St

92-96 Nichols Ave

19 Morse St

20 Coolidge Hill Rd

Newtown at Gateway Condominiums

63 Church St

Coolidge Hill Manor
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100 Waltham St

17 Winter St

Whitney on Spring

Aresenal Apartments

78-86 Prentiss St

Riverside Apartments, 8-20

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Overlook at St. Gabriel's

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Currents on the Charles

The Charley

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Reservoir Towers
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Downtown Watertown, Watertown, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Watertown?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Watertown Studio Apartments | $2,472 | $1,775 | $5,906 |
Downtown Watertown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,867 | $1,100 | $7,223 |
| Downtown Watertown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,428 | $1,475 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Watertown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,734 | $1,033 | $7,542 |
| Downtown Watertown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,317 | $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+ |
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Largest Available Downtown Watertown 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Watertown area of Boston, MA is found at The Bradford and is listed at 1,253 square feet priced from $4,244. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bradford | 1 Bed/1 Bath Den-AD16S | 1,253 Sq Ft | $4,244 |
| Courtyard at North Beacon | B1G | 1,150 Sq Ft | $3,000 |
| Elan Union Market | One Bedroom One Bathroom (1019 SF) | 1,019 Sq Ft | $3,493 |
| Blvd & Bond | 1 Bed/1 Bath - A3 Bldg C | 952 Sq Ft | $3,886 |
| Charlesbank Apartment Homes | Emerson | 925 Sq Ft | $2,859 |
| Riverbend on the Charles | A11: 1 Bed 1 Bath | 922 Sq Ft | $3,065 |
| Trio Newton | Crafts | 876 Sq Ft | $4,548 |
| The Bond | Type O | 862 Sq Ft | $3,600 |
| Currents on the Charles | One Bedroom A1GD | 861 Sq Ft | $2,813 |
| The Charley | The Harvard | 777 Sq Ft | $3,699 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown Watertown Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Watertown with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Downtown Watertown is at listed at .
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Watertown Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Watertown is $2,867.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Watertown Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Watertown is a 1,253 square feet unit starting from $4,244 at The Bradford.
What is the average size for Downtown Watertown 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downtown Watertown is currently 1,467 sq ft.
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