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69 Stuart St, Unit A
69 Stuart StWatertown, MA 02472
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13 Morse St, Unit 13 Morse street
13 Morse StWatertown, MA 02472
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now805 Mount Auburn St
805 Mount Auburn StWatertown, MA 02472
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8-20 Riverside StWatertown, MA 02472
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78-86 Prentiss St
78-86 Prentiss StWatertown, MA 02472
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17 Bentley St, Unit 2
17 Bentley StBoston, MA 02135
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539 Washington St, Unit 2
539 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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113 Lanark Rd, Unit 1
113 Lanark RdBoston, MA 02135
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10 Bigelow St, Unit 2
10 Bigelow StBoston, MA 02135
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3 Winship Pl, Unit 1
3 Winship PlBoston, MA 02135
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59 Strathmore Rd
59 Strathmore RdBoston, MA 02135
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541 Washington St, Unit Top Floor Two-Bedroom
541 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
89 Englewood Ave
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28 Academy Hill Rd
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566 Washington St, Unit 14
566 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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141 Englewood, Unit 2
141 EnglewoodBoston, MA 02135
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142 North Beacon St
142 North Beacon StBoston, MA 02135
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140 North Beacon St
140 North Beacon StBoston, MA 02135
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97 Nottinghill Rd
BostonMA02135
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28 Colborne Rd, Unit 8
28 Colborne RdBoston, MA 02135
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81 Academy Hill Rd, Unit B
81 Academy Hill RdBoston, MA 02135
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22 Chiswick Rd
22 Chiswick RdBoston, MA 02135
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Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments Available Now35 Orkney Rd
35 Orkney RdBoston, MA 02135
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18 Malbert Rd, Unit 1
18 Malbert RdBoston, MA 02135
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2018 Commonwealth Avenue
2018 Commonwealth AvenueBoston, MA 02135
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26 Chiswick Rd
26 Chiswick RdBoston, MA 02135
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193 Strathmore Rd
193 Strathmore RdBoston, MA 02135
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28 Austin St, Unit SI FL2-ID976
28 Austin StNewton, MA 02460
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66 Homer Ave, Unit 112
66 Homer AveCambridge, MA 02138
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199 Strathmore Rd, Unit 9
199 Strathmore RdBoston, MA 02135
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199 Strathmore Rd, Unit 6
199 Strathmore RdBoston, MA 02135
23 Parsons St
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70 Strathmore Rd, Unit 11A
70 Strathmore RdBoston, MA 02135
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2018 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 23
2018 Commonwealth AvenueBoston, MA 02135
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBlair Pond Estates
30-32 Normandy AveCambridge, MA 02138
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365 Washington St, Unit 204A
365 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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35 Parsons St, Unit B
35 Parsons StBoston, MA 02135
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35 Parsons St, Unit B
35 Parsons StBoston, MA 02135
1857 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02135
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193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10
193 Strathmore RdBoston, MA 02135
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowWashington Heights
127-135 Washington StBrighton, MA 02135
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Finch Cambridge
671-675 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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Weinberg House: 62+ Senior
132 Chestnut Hill AveBrighton, MA 02135
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Haywood House
106 Kennedy CirNewton, MA 02458
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61-63 Moraine St
61-63 Moraine StBelmont, MA 02478
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45 Strathmore Rd
45 Strathmore RdBrighton, MA 02135
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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 | $2,472 | $1,775 | $5,906 |
| Downtown Watertown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,867 | $1,100 | $7,223 |
| Downtown Watertown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,428 | $1,475 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Watertown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,734 | $1,033 | $7,542 |
| Downtown Watertown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,317 | $950 | $9,900 |
| Downtown Watertown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,337 | $4,100 | $9,000 |
| Downtown Watertown 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,193 | $1,000 | $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 |
| 286 & 288 Chestnut Hill Avenue | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Watertown, MA
As of August 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Watertown area is the $0.24 price per square foot 61 Selkirk Rd Model at 61 Selkirk Rd, Unit 10 in the in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Downtown Watertown apartment is the 62 Brock St Model at 62 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Selkirk Rd, Unit 10 | 61 Selkirk Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 62 Brock St, Unit 2 | 62 Brock St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 132 Sutherland Rd, Unit A | 132 Sutherland Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 7 Lothian Rd, Unit 3 | 7 Lothian Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 198 Strathmore Rd, Unit 3 | 198 Strathmore Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 258 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 1 | 258 Chestnut Hill Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10 | 193 Strathmore Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 126 Englewood Ave | 126 Englewood Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 131 Sutherland Rd, Unit H | 131 Sutherland Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 77 Chiswick Rd, Unit 2 | 77 Chiswick 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.
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Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Watertown is starting from $2,600 at 805 Mount Auburn St.
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