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69 Stuart St, Unit A
69 Stuart StWatertown, MA 02472
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now805 Mount Auburn St
805 Mount Auburn StWatertown, MA 02472
92-94 Waltham St
WatertownMA02472
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8-20 Riverside StWatertown, MA 02472
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78-86 Prentiss StWatertown, MA 02472
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550 Belmont StWatertown, MA 02472
34 Arlington St
BostonMA02135
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26 Mapleton StBoston, MA 02135
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14 Wallingford RdBoston, MA 02135
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14 Wallingford Rd, Unit 1
14 Wallingford RdBoston, MA 02135
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14 Wallingford RdBoston, MA 02135
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14 Wallingford RdBoston, MA 02135
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1729 Commonwealth Ave
1729 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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15 Radnor Rd
15 Radnor RdBoston, MA 02135
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7 Portina Rd, Unit 01
7 Portina RdBoston, MA 02135
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124 Sutherland Rd, Unit 1
124 Sutherland RdBoston, MA 02135
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112 Newtonville Ave
112 Newtonville AveNewton, MA 02458
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26 Mapleton St, Unit 1
26 Mapleton StBoston, MA 02135
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3 Winship PlBoston, MA 02135
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10 Bigelow St, Unit 1
10 Bigelow StBoston, MA 02135
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10 Bigelow StBoston, MA 02135
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101 Walker St
NewtonMA02460
13 Nonantum Pl
NewtonMA02458
76 Euston Rd
BostonMA02135
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164 North Beacon St, Unit 1
164 North Beacon StBoston, 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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566 Washington St, Unit 14
566 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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143 Walnut St, Unit Studio
143 Walnut StNewton, MA 02460
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143 Walnut St
NewtonMA02460
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1880 Commonwealth Ave, Unit #1
1880 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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141 Englewood Ave
141 Englewood AveBoston, MA 02135
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35 Orkney RdBoston, MA 02135
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193 Strathmore Rd
193 Strathmore RdBoston, MA 02135
392 Washington St
BostonMA02135
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22 Chiswick Rd, Unit 11
22 Chiswick RdBoston, MA 02135
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57 Oak Square Ave
57 Oak Square AveBoston, MA 02135
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1 Larose Pl, Unit 15
1 Larose PlBoston, MA 02135
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3 Lothian Rd
3 Lothian RdBoston, MA 02135
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28 Sidlaw Rd, Unit 28
28 Sidlaw RdBoston, MA 02135
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32 Sidlaw Rd, Unit 3
32 Sidlaw RdBoston, MA 02135
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15 Colborne Rd, Unit 5
15 Colborne RdBoston, MA 02135
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1665 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 5
1665 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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70 Strathmore Rd, Unit 11A
70 Strathmore RdBoston, MA 02135
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6 Beechcroft St, Unit 4
6 Beechcroft StBoston, MA 02135
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2 Lothian Rd
2 Lothian RdBoston, MA 02135
89 Trapelo Rd
WalthamMA02452
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30-32 Normandy AveCambridge, MA 02138
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2018 Commonwealth Ave
2018 Commonwealth 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 | $2,583 | $1,650 | $8,629 |
| Downtown Watertown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,861 | $1,000 | $9,844 |
| Downtown Watertown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,426 | $1,350 | $6,954 |
| Downtown Watertown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,801 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Watertown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,663 | $1,000 | $9,900 |
| Downtown Watertown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,490 | $3,195 | $9,000 |
| Downtown Watertown 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,981 | $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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Watertown, MA
As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Watertown area is the $0.22 price per square foot 2018 Commonwealth Avenue Model at 2018 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 23 in the in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Downtown Watertown apartment is the 61 Selkirk Rd Model at 61 Selkirk Rd, Unit 10 starting at $2,300 with a $0.23 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 23 | 2018 Commonwealth Avenue | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 61 Selkirk Rd, Unit 10 | 61 Selkirk Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 62 Brock St, Unit 2 | 62 Brock St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 132 Sutherland Rd, Unit A | 132 Sutherland Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 77 Chiswick Rd, Unit 2 | 77 Chiswick Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 137 Trapelo Rd, Unit #125-33 | 137 Trapelo Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 7 Lothian Rd, Unit 3 | 7 Lothian Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 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 |
| 27 Orkney Rd, Unit 5 | 27 Orkney Rd | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
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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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