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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now805 Mount Auburn St
805 Mount Auburn StWatertown, MA 02472
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Watertown Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $900 (108 Rentals)
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411 Mt Auburn St
WatertownMA02472
47 Eliot St
WatertownMA02472
54 Prentiss St
WatertownMA02472
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHamilton Place
233-255 Main StWatertown, MA 02472
27 Lloyd Rd
WatertownMA02472
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$2,100
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$2,100
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$2,100
462 Main St, Unit 100
462 Main StWatertown, MA 02472
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$2,150
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$2,150
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69 Parker St, Unit 2
69 Parker StWatertown, MA 02472
24 Patten St
WatertownMA02472
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$2,200
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$2,200
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$2,200
74 Prentiss St, Unit 2
74 Prentiss StWatertown, MA 02472
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28 Tip Top St
BostonMA02135
26 Tip Top St
BostonMA02135
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$1,750
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$1,750
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$1,750
129 Grasmere St, Unit 2R
129 Grasmere StNewton, MA 02458
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$1,800
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Studio Apartments Available Nov 11844 Commonwealth Ave
1844 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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$1,850 - $5,500
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Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Now35 Orkney Rd
35 Orkney RdBoston, MA 02135
1706 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02135
1857 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02135
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$1,900 - $4,400
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowReservoir Court
1862-1870 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02445
160 Strathmore Rd
BostonMA02135
11 Englewood Ave
BrooklineMA02445
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$1,925
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Studio Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026189 Chestnut Hill Ave
189 Chestnut Hill AveBoston, MA 02135
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$1,950
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Studio Apartments Available Now66 Homer Ave
66 Homer AveCambridge, MA 02138
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$1,950
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$1,950
3 Lothian Rd, Unit 24
3 Lothian RdBoston, MA 02135
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$1,950
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$1,950
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$1,950
11 Beechcroft St, Unit 4
11 Beechcroft StBoston, MA 02135
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$1,950
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$1,950
75 Strathmore Rd, Unit 3
75 Strathmore RdBoston, MA 02135
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$1,950
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$1,950
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$1,950
2016 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 2
2016 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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$1,980
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Studio Apartments Available May 14, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$1,620
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$360
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$1,980
28 Austin St
28 Austin StNewton, MA 02460
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$1,995
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42 Strathmore Rd, Unit 1
42 Strathmore RdBoston, MA 02135
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$1,995 - $3,795
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBlair Pond Estates
30-32 Normandy AveCambridge, MA 02138
731 Cambridge St
BostonMA02135
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$2,000
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$2,000
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$2,000
193 Strathmore Rd
193 Strathmore RdBoston, MA 02135
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$2,000
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1669 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 8
1669 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
168 N Beacon St
BrightonMA02134
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22 Chiswick Rd, Unit 11
22 Chiswick RdBoston, MA 02135
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$2,000
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1673 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 001
1673 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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$2,000
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4 Chiswick Rd, Unit 24
4 Chiswick RdBoston, MA 02135
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126 Englewood Ave, Unit 12B
126 Englewood AveBoston, MA 02135
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$2,000
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193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10
193 Strathmore RdBoston, MA 02135
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$2,000
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$2,000
90 Kilsyth Rd, Unit #3
90 Kilsyth RdBoston, MA 02135
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$2,000
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$2,000
2018 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 42
2018 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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$2,000
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258 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 1
258 Chestnut Hill AveBoston, MA 02135
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$2,000
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24 Sidlaw Rd, Unit 28-6
24 Sidlaw RdBoston, MA 02135
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$2,000
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28 Sidlaw Rd, Unit 6
28 Sidlaw RdBoston, MA 02135
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$2,000
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now176 N Beacon St
176 N Beacon StBrighton, MA 02134
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2 Champney St
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Downtown Watertown, Watertown, MA Local Guide
Watertown Dam by Bill Damon is licensed under CC BY 2.0
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Watertown?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Watertown Studio Apartments | $2,546 | $1,750 | $7,929 |
| Downtown Watertown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,859 | $1,050 | $6,634 |
| Downtown Watertown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,283 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Watertown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,635 | $2,495 | $7,550 |
| Downtown Watertown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,678 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Watertown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,806 | $3,800 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Watertown 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,926 | $4,400 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Watertown Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 805 Mount Auburn St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| Blair Pond Estates | Renovated Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Watertown, MA
As of October 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Watertown area is the $0.22 price per square foot 1715 Commonwealth Avenue Model at 1715 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 19 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Downtown Watertown apartment is the 20 Brock St Model at 20 Brock St, Unit 2 starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Watertown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1715 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 19 | 1715 Commonwealth Avenue | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 20 Brock St, Unit 2 | 20 Brock St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 22 Chiswick Rd, Unit 11 | 22 Chiswick Rd | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10 | 193 Strathmore Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 150 North Beacon St, Unit 23 | 150 North Beacon St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 1673 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 001 | 1673 Commonwealth Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 161 Adams St, Unit 14 | 161 Adams St | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 126 Englewood Ave, Unit 12B | 126 Englewood Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 258 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 1 | 258 Chestnut Hill Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 28 Sidlaw Rd, Unit 6 | 28 Sidlaw Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
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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
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56 / 100
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Many nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Watertown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Watertown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Watertown is under $1,995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Watertown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Watertown is Reservoir Court which is listed at $2,100, while the average apartment in Downtown Watertown costs $9,200.
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