
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Watertown Neighborhood of Watertown, MA (392 Rentals)


Charlesbank Apartment Homes

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River Birch at Watertown

River Park Lofts

The Maximilian at Watertown

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Elan Union Market

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Gables Arsenal Street

Riverbend on the Charles

Whitney Towers

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Blvd & Bond
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Watertown Mews

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166 Main

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83 Arsenal St, Unit 1

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102 Mount Auburn St

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532 Belmont St, Unit #21

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37 Cottage St, Unit 1

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5 Rifle Ct, Unit 1

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101 Waltham St, Unit 102

180 N Beacon St, Unit 3
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8 Riverside St, Unit 3-2

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92-94 Waltham St

260 Mt Auburn St

Watertown Society Apartments

101 N Beacon St

39 Bridge St

19 Morse St

13-15 Patten St

24 Church St
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260 Mount Auburn St

20 Coolidge Hill Rd

125-127 Arsenal St

59 Morse St

Newtown at Gateway Condominiums

Horizon East

92-96 Nichols Ave

76-80 Main St

63 Church St
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Whitney on Spring

17 Winter St

Coolidge Hill Manor

Aresenal Apartments

100 Waltham St

78-86 Prentiss St

Riverside Apartments, 8-20

The Bond

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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 | $2,643 | $1,675 | $8,629 |
Downtown Watertown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,888 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Watertown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,465 | $1,350 | $6,954 |
| Downtown Watertown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,832 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Watertown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,676 | $1,000 | $9,900 |
| Downtown Watertown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,525 | $3,195 | $9,000 |
| Downtown Watertown 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,837 | $4,400 | $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 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 |
| Watertown Mews | A14D | 1,028 Sq Ft | $3,567 |
| Gables Arsenal Street | A4B | 1,011 Sq Ft | $3,687 |
| Elan Union Market | One Bedroom One Bathroom (1007 SF) | 1,007 Sq Ft | $3,543 |
| Belmont Street Apartments, 550 | A1M2 One Bedroom 940sf | 940 Sq Ft | $2,600 |
| Charlesbank Apartment Homes | Emerson | 925 Sq Ft | $3,164 |
| The Bond | Type O | 862 Sq Ft | $3,600 |
| Currents on the Charles | One Bedroom A1GD | 861 Sq Ft | $2,784 |
| River Park Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath (Flat/Income-Restricted) | 782 Sq Ft | $2,240 |
| Watermills | 1BR/1.0BA | 625 Sq Ft | $2,800 |
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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 $2,888.
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 1,370 sq ft.
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