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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 (62 Rentals)
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Riverside Apartments, 8-20
8-20 Riverside StWatertown, MA 02472
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78-86 Prentiss St
78-86 Prentiss StWatertown, MA 02472
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Belmont Street Apartments, 550
550 Belmont StWatertown, MA 02472
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$950
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$950
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$950
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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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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10 Bigelow St
10 Bigelow StBoston, MA 02135
12 Nonantum St
BostonMA02135
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$1,690
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$1,330
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$360
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$1,690
28 Austin St
28 Austin StNewton, MA 02460
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$1,700
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$1,700
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1758 Commonwealth Ave, Unit A
1758 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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$1,775
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$1,775
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$1,775
48 Strathmore Rd, Unit #23
48 Strathmore RdBoston, MA 02135
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$1,800
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$1,800
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$1,800
409 Trapelo Rd, Unit #1
409 Trapelo RdBelmont, MA 02478
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$1,800
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160 Washington St, Unit 4
160 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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$1,800
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160 Washington St, Unit #4
160 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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$1,800
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62 Brock St, Unit 2
62 Brock StBoston, MA 02135
76 Euston Rd
BostonMA02135
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$1,800
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164 North Beacon St, Unit 1
164 North Beacon StBoston, MA 02135
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$1,850 - $7,200
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Studio to 6 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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75 Euston Rd, Unit 4
75 Euston RdBoston, MA 02135
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15 Colborne Rd
15 Colborne RdBoston, MA 02135
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2018 Commonwealth Ave
2018 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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2018 Commonwealth Ave
2018 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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193 Strathmore Rd
193 Strathmore RdBoston, MA 02135
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57 Oak Square Ave
57 Oak Square AveBoston, MA 02135
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2016 Commonwealth Ave
2016 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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14 Beechcroft St, Unit B1
14 Beechcroft StBoston, MA 02135
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$1,950 - $2,295
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3 Lothian Rd
3 Lothian RdBoston, MA 02135
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$1,950 - $2,750
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1682 Commonwealth Ave
1682 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
103 Trapelo Rd
WalthamMA02452
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85 Trapelo Rd
WalthamMA02452
109 Trapelo Rd
WalthamMA02452
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBlair Pond Estates
30-32 Normandy AveCambridge, MA 02138
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2018 Commonwealth Ave
2018 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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42 Strathmore Rd, Unit 1
42 Strathmore RdBoston, 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 Portina Rd, Unit 3
2 Portina RdBoston, MA 02135
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$2,000 - $3,000
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22 Chiswick Rd
22 Chiswick RdBoston, MA 02135
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123 Sutherland Rd
123 Sutherland RdBoston, MA 02135
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$2,000
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152 Strathmore Rd, Unit 1
152 Strathmore RdBoston, MA 02135
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164 N Beacon St, Unit 22
164 N Beacon StBoston, MA 02135
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$2,000
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141 Englewood Ave, Unit #2
141 Englewood AveBoston, MA 02135
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$2,000 - $3,300
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315 Warren St
315 Warren StWaltham, MA 02453
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1669 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 8
1669 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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$2,000 - $2,450
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$2,000 - $2,450
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49 Winship St
49 Winship StBoston, MA 02135
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$2,000 - $3,000
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$2,000 - $3,000
150 North Beacon St
150 North Beacon StBoston, 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
126 Englewood AveBoston, MA 02135
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$2,000 - $3,000
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15 Elko St
15 Elko StBoston, MA 02135
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258 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 1
258 Chestnut Hill AveBoston, 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 |
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| Downtown Watertown Studio Apartments | $2,521 | $1,690 | $5,944 |
| Downtown Watertown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,771 | $950 | $6,819 |
| Downtown Watertown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,307 | $2,000 | $8,550 |
| Downtown Watertown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,730 | $2,400 | $7,058 |
| Downtown Watertown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,704 | $2,800 | $9,900 |
| Downtown Watertown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,002 | $4,000 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Watertown 6 Bedroom Apartments | $9,398 | $4,400 | $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 March 03, 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 160 Washington St Model at 160 Washington St, Unit #4 starting at $1,800 with a $0.18 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. |
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| 48 Strathmore Rd, Unit #23 | 48 Strathmore Rd | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
| 160 Washington St, Unit #4 | 160 Washington St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
| 160 Washington St, Unit 4 | 160 Washington St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
| 193 Strathmore Rd | 193 Strathmore Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.19 |
| 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 |
| 152 Strathmore Rd, Unit 1 | 152 Strathmore Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 12 Brock St, Unit #4 | 12 Brock St | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 180 North Beacon St | 180 North Beacon St | 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 $2,300 at Silver Lake Apartments.
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