
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Watertown Neighborhood of Watertown, MA (490 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Downtown Watertown area of Watertown that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


River Park Lofts

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River Birch at Watertown

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Charlesbank Apartment Homes

The Maximilian at Watertown

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Elan Union Market

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Gables Arsenal Street

Whitney Towers

Riverbend on the Charles

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Apartments at Coolidge School 55+

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13 Morse St, Unit 13 Morse street

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14 Riverside St, Unit 1-3D

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32 Frank St, Unit 0

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65 Olcott St, Unit 1

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31 Bacon St, Unit 1

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58 Prentiss St, Unit 2

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6 Swetts Ct, Unit 1
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50 Gilbert St, Unit 50

17 George St, Unit 0

40 Prentiss St, Unit 2

40 Prentiss St, Unit 1

71 Edenfield Ave

21 Olney St

11 Patten St

135 Galen St

77 Bigelow Ave

39 Commonwealth Rd
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70 Prospect St

63 Church St

78-86 Prentiss St

Aresenal Apartments

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Overlook at St. Gabriel's

The Bond

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Currents on the Charles

Reservoir Towers

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1550 on the Charles

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Atmark Cambridge
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The Charley

Newton Gardens

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Trio Newton

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Radius

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The Brook

Washington Heights

Reservoir Court

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Parkside Place

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Modera Newton

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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 | $2,630 | $1,550 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Watertown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,895 | $960 | $7,399 |
| Downtown Watertown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,420 | $1,350 | $8,897 |
| Downtown Watertown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,622 | $1,000 | $7,000 |
| Downtown Watertown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,441 | $1,400 | $8,700 |
| Downtown Watertown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,254 | $2,850 | $9,000 |
| Downtown Watertown 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,014 | $4,200 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 490 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Watertown Neighborhood of Watertown, MA.
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Most Pet Friendly Downtown Watertown Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the Downtown Watertown area of Boston, MA that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is Atmark Cambridge with prices starting from $2,693 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. River Birch at Watertown scores the second highest with a 4 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $2,828. Here are the most Pet Friendly Downtown Watertown apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
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| Atmark Cambridge | 4/4 | Cambridge Highlands | $2,693 |
| River Birch at Watertown | 4/4 | Watertown West End | $2,828 |
| 1550 on the Charles | 3.8/4 | Allston | $2,949 |
| Apartments at Coolidge School 55+ | 3.8/4 | East Watertown | $2,999 |
| Currents on the Charles | 3.6/4 | Bleachery | $2,653 |
| Watertown Mews | 3.6/4 | Watertown West End | $2,760 |
| Whitney Towers | 3.4/4 | Watertown West End | $2,750 |
| 108 Norwood Ave | 3.4/4 | Newtonville | $4,200 |
| 35 Orkney Rd | 3.2/4 | Commonwealth | $1,850 |
| Elan Union Market | 3.2/4 | East Watertown | $2,500 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Downtown Watertown
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Downtown Watertown of Downtown Watertown is the 1 Bed, 1 Bath (Flat/Income-Restricted) Model at River Park Lofts, which is a 1 Bed unit starting from $2,240. The second cheapest Downtown Watertown Pet Friendly apartment is the Studio (539 SF) Studio unit at Elan Union Market starting at $2,500. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Downtown Watertown apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| River Park Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath (Flat/Income-Restricted) | $2,240 |
| Elan Union Market | Studio (539 SF) | $2,500 |
| 35 Orkney Rd | 1 bed with porch | $2,500 |
| Atmark Cambridge | A1G2 | $2,899 |
| Charlesbank Apartment Homes | Charlie | $2,919 |
| River Birch at Watertown | Design 1D | $2,945 |
| Apartments at Coolidge School 55+ | Two Bedroom One Bathroom | $2,999 |
| 1550 on the Charles | J1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | $3,019 |
| Whitney Towers | High Demand – Limited Availability! | $3,200 |
| Watertown Mews | B2 | $4,066 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Watertown, Watertown, MA
Ranked #7
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Downtown Watertown Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Downtown Watertown?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown Watertown is at 3 Winship Pl, Unit 1 listed at $1,350.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Downtown Watertown Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown Watertown is $3,531.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Downtown Watertown Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Watertown is a 10,000 square feet unit starting from $4,200 at 41 Orkney Rd, Unit 2.
What is the average size for Downtown Watertown Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Downtown Watertown is currently at 2,721 sq ft.
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