
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Watertown Neighborhood of Watertown, MA (459 Rentals)


Charlesbank Apartment Homes

River Park Lofts

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Blvd & Bond

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Elan Union Market

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Gables Arsenal Street

Whitney Towers

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River Birch at Watertown

Riverbend on the Charles

Hamilton Place
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Watertown Mews

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166 Main

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20 Clarendon St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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532 Belmont St, Unit #24, Unit #24

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532 Belmont St, Unit #21, Unit #21

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37 Cottage St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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5 Rifle Ct, Unit 1, Unit 1

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244 Sycamore St, Unit 244 Sycamore St, Apt 1, Unit 244 Sycamore St, Apt 1

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321 Main St, Unit 5, Unit 5

16 Whites Ave, Unit 13
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24 Whites Ave, Unit 16

16 Whites Ave, Unit 64

550 Belmont St, Unit 26

20 Riverside St, Unit 4

180 N Beacon St, Unit 3

16 Whites Ave, Unit 46

550 Belmont St, Unit 6

24 Whites Ave, Unit 36

24 Whites Ave, Unit 46

22 Chauncey St, Unit 23
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550 Belmont St, Unit 35

24 Whites Ave, Unit 56

8 Riverside St, Unit 3-2

16 Whites Ave, Unit 36

8 Derby Rd

Watertown Society Apartments

101 N Beacon St

Horizon East

125-127 Arsenal St

19 Morse St
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20 Coolidge Hill Rd

Newtown at Gateway Condominiums

59 Morse St

Watertown Residential Development

76-80 Main St

13-15 Patten St

14 Cross St

24 Church St

39 Bridge St

260 Mount Auburn St
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 | $2,501 | $1,750 | $6,552 |
Downtown Watertown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,849 | $1,000 | $7,538 |
| Downtown Watertown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,386 | $2,000 | $9,683 |
| Downtown Watertown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,763 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Watertown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,694 | $2,800 | $9,600 |
| Downtown Watertown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,860 | $4,000 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Watertown 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,929 | $4,400 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 459 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Watertown Neighborhood of Watertown, MA.
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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 Whitney Towers and is listed at 1,125 square feet priced from $3,200. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney Towers | High Demand – Limited Availability! | 1,125 Sq Ft | $3,200 |
| Gables Arsenal Street | A10 | 1,038 Sq Ft | $3,429 |
| Elan Union Market | One Bedroom One Bathroom (1007 SF) | 1,007 Sq Ft | $3,165 |
| Watertown Mews | A10D | 996 Sq Ft | $3,500 |
| Windsor at Cambridge Park | E | 940 Sq Ft | $3,368 |
| River Birch at Watertown | Design 1I | 913 Sq Ft | $3,012 |
| The Bond | Type O | 862 Sq Ft | $3,600 |
| Currents on the Charles | One Bedroom A1GD | 861 Sq Ft | $2,838 |
| Charlesbank Apartment Homes | Auburn | 845 Sq Ft | $3,049 |
| River Park Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath (Flat/Affordable) | 782 Sq Ft | $2,240 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Watertown, Watertown, MA
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Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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 $2,849.
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 1,125 square feet unit starting from $3,200 at Whitney Towers.
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 1,721 sq ft.
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