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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 (113 Rentals)
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1 Hilltop Rd
WatertownMA02472
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$1,995
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Studio Apartments Available Now550 Belmont St
550 Belmont StWatertown, MA 02472
9 N Park St
WatertownMA02472
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$2,025
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$2,025
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$2,025
90 Nichols Ave, Unit B
90 Nichols AveWatertown, MA 02472
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$2,130 - $3,920
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowRiver Park Lofts
60 Howard StWatertown, MA 02472
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHamilton Place
233-255 Main StWatertown, MA 02472
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$2,150
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now550 Belmont St
550 Belmont StWatertown, MA 02472
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$2,150
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$2,150
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$2,150
37 Cottage St, Unit 1
37 Cottage StWatertown, MA 02472
56 Prentiss St
WatertownMA02472
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Riverside Apartments, 8-20
8-20 Riverside StWatertown, MA 02472
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
78-86 Prentiss St
78-86 Prentiss StWatertown, MA 02472
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$975
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$975
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$975
113 Lanark Rd, Unit 1
113 Lanark RdBoston, MA 02135
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$1,050
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$1,050
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$1,050
7 Portina Rd, Unit 01
7 Portina RdBoston, MA 02135
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$1,150
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$1,150
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$1,150
2 Lothian Rd
2 Lothian RdBoston, MA 02135
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$1,150
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$1,150
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$1,150
72 Leicester St
72 Leicester StBoston, MA 02135
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$1,800
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$1,800
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$1,800
164 North Beacon St, Unit 1
164 North Beacon StBoston, MA 02135
76 Euston Rd
BostonMA02135
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$1,850
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$1,850
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$1,850
141 Englewood Ave
141 Englewood 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
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$1,850
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$1,850
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$1,850
75 Euston Rd, Unit 4
75 Euston RdBoston, MA 02135
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$1,890
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$1,530
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$360
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$1,890
28 Austin St
28 Austin StNewton, MA 02460
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$1,900
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$1,900
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57 Oak Square Ave
57 Oak Square AveBoston, MA 02135
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$1,900
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84 Strathmore Rd, Unit #23
84 Strathmore RdBoston, MA 02135
19 Beechcroft St
BostonMA02135
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$1,950
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Studio Apartments Available Now2018 Commonwealth Ave
2018 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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$1,950
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$1,950
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48 Strathmore Rd, Unit 43
48 Strathmore RdBoston, MA 02135
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$1,950
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2018 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 33
2018 Commonwealth AvenueBoston, MA 02135
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$1,950
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11 Beechcroft St, Unit 4
11 Beechcroft StBoston, MA 02135
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$1,950
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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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2016 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 2
2016 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
85 Trapelo Rd
WalthamMA02452
103 Trapelo Rd
WalthamMA02452
109 Trapelo Rd
WalthamMA02452
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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
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42 Strathmore Rd, Unit 1
42 Strathmore RdBoston, MA 02135
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now125 Trapelo Rd
125 Trapelo RdBelmont, MA 02478
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$2,000
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$2,000
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2018 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 42
2018 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
168 N Beacon St
BostonMA02135
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$2,000
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6 Harriet St, Unit 3
6 Harriet StBoston, MA 02135
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now172 N Beacon St
172 N Beacon StBoston, 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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4 Chiswick Rd, Unit 24
4 Chiswick RdBoston, 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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126 Englewood Ave, Unit 12B
126 Englewood AveBoston, MA 02135
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$2,000
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$2,000
193 Strathmore Rd
193 Strathmore RdBoston, MA 02135
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22 Chiswick Rd, Unit 11
22 Chiswick RdBoston, MA 02135
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1669 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 8
1669 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now164 N Beacon St
164 N Beacon StBoston, MA 02135
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193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10
193 Strathmore RdBoston, MA 02135
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Watertown?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Downtown Watertown Studio Apartments | $2,487 | $1,850 | $4,320 |
| Downtown Watertown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,793 | $975 | $5,735 |
| Downtown Watertown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,278 | $2,000 | $7,263 |
| Downtown Watertown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,771 | $2,550 | $6,779 |
| Downtown Watertown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,828 | $2,800 | $9,900 |
| Downtown Watertown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,930 | $3,200 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Watertown 6 Bedroom Apartments | $9,316 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Watertown Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 805 Mount Auburn St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Watertown, MA
As of January 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Watertown area is the $0.20 price per square foot 2018 Commonwealth Avenue Model at 2018 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 33 in the in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Downtown Watertown apartment is the 22 Chiswick Rd Model at 22 Chiswick Rd, Unit 11 starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the Chestnut Hill 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. |
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| 2018 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 33 | 2018 Commonwealth Avenue | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 22 Chiswick Rd, Unit 11 | 22 Chiswick Rd | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 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 |
| 193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10 | 193 Strathmore Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 18 Beechcroft St, Unit 4 | 18 Beechcroft St | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 54 Park Ave, Unit 111 | 54 Park Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 180 North Beacon St, Unit 3 | 180 North Beacon St | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 132 Sutherland Rd, Unit A | 132 Sutherland Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
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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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