Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Watertown Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $900 (79 Rentals)

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78-86 Prentiss St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

78-86 Prentiss St

78-86 Prentiss StWatertown, MA 02472

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property at 28 Braemore Rd

$1,700

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$1,700
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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

28 Braemore Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 13 Nonantum Pl

$1,750

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$1,750
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$1,750

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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13 Nonantum Pl

NewtonMA02458
property at 113 Nottinghill Rd

$1,800

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$1,800
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$1,800

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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113 Nottinghill Rd

BostonMA02135
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75 Euston Rd, Unit 4, Unit 4
$1,850
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$1,850
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$1,850
Studio Apartment Available Now

75 Euston Rd, Unit 4, Unit 4

75 Euston RdBoston, MA 02135
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3 Lothian Rd
$1,950 - $2,295
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$1,950 - $2,295
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$1,950 - $2,295
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available May 1

3 Lothian Rd

3 Lothian RdBoston, MA 02135
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property at 109 Trapelo Rd

$1,995

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$1,995
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$1,995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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109 Trapelo Rd

WalthamMA02452
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15 Elko St
$2,000 - $3,000
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$2,000 - $3,000
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$2,000 - $3,000
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

15 Elko St

15 Elko StBoston, MA 02135
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123 Sutherland Rd
$2,000 - $3,000
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$2,000 - $3,000
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$2,000 - $3,000
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

123 Sutherland Rd

123 Sutherland RdBoston, MA 02135
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126 Englewood Ave
$2,000 - $3,000
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$2,000 - $3,000
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$2,000 - $3,000
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

126 Englewood Ave

126 Englewood AveBoston, MA 02135
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49 Winship St
$2,000 - $2,450
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$2,000 - $2,450
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$2,000 - $2,450
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

49 Winship St

49 Winship StBoston, MA 02135
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226 Washington St
$2,000 - $3,000
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$2,000 - $3,000
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$2,000 - $3,000
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

226 Washington St

226 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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150 North Beacon St
$2,000 - $3,000
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$2,000 - $3,000
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$2,000 - $3,000
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

150 North Beacon St

150 North Beacon StBoston, MA 02135
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22 Chiswick Rd
$2,000 - $3,000
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$2,000 - $3,000
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$2,000 - $3,000
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

22 Chiswick Rd

22 Chiswick RdBoston, MA 02135
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Downtown Watertown, Watertown, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Watertown Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
805 Mount Auburn StStudioStudio,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Watertown, MA

As of April 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Watertown area is the $0.18 price per square foot 48 Strathmore Rd Model at 48 Strathmore Rd, Unit #23 in the in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood starting from $1,775. The second greatest value Downtown Watertown apartment is the 49 Winship St Model at 49 Winship St starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
48 Strathmore Rd, Unit #2348 Strathmore RdStudio ,1BA$0.18
49 Winship St49 Winship StStudio ,1BA$0.20
28 Sidlaw Rd, Unit 628 Sidlaw Rd1BR,1BA$0.20
193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10193 Strathmore Rd1BR,1BA$0.20
152 Strathmore Rd, Unit 1152 Strathmore Rd1BR,1BA$0.20
12 Brock St, Unit #412 Brock St1BR,1BA$0.21
180 North Beacon St180 North Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.21
87 Washington St, Unit 687 Washington StStudio ,1BA$0.21
164 North Beacon St164 North Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.22
1715 Commonwealth Avenue1715 Commonwealth Avenue1BR,1BA$0.22

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Downtown Watertown, Watertown, MA

Ranked #7

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Watertown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Watertown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Watertown is at 805 Mount Auburn St listed at $1,850.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Watertown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Watertown is starting from $2,300 at Silver Lake Apartments.

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