Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Watertown Neighborhood of Watertown, MA (596 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in the Downtown Watertown area of Watertown that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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Watermills
$2,475 - $4,500
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$2,475 - $4,500

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$2,475 - $4,500
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Watermills

350 Pleasant StWatertown, MA 02472
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Bell Watertown
$2,444 - $5,648
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$2,444 - $5,648

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$2,444 - $5,648
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Bell Watertown

100 Woodview WayWatertown, MA 02472
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166 Main
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$2,850 - $3,600
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$2,850 - $3,600

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$2,850 - $3,600
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166 Main

166 Main StWatertown, MA 02472
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Blvd & Bond
$3,127 - $8,893
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$3,127 - $8,893

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$3,127 - $8,893
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Blvd & Bond

88 Arsenal Yards BlvdWatertown, MA 02472
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Elan Union Market
$1,954 - $12,173
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$1,954 - $12,173

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$1,954 - $12,173
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Elan Union Market

130 Arsenal StWatertown, MA 02472
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Gables Arsenal Street
$2,762 - $9,191
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$2,762 - $9,191

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$2,762 - $9,191
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Gables Arsenal Street

204 Arsenal StWatertown, MA 02472
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Watertown Square
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$2,684 - $4,349
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$2,570 - $4,235
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$114

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$2,684 - $4,349
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Watertown Square

20 Watertown StWatertown, MA 02472
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Watertown Mews
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$2,695 - $9,895
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$2,695 - $9,895

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$2,695 - $9,895
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Watertown Mews

1 Repton PlWatertown, MA 02472
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7 Oliver Rd
$2,795
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$2,795

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$2,795
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7 Oliver Rd

7 Oliver RdWatertown, MA 02472
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93 Hillside Rd, Unit 2
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

93 Hillside Rd, Unit 2

93 Hillside RdWatertown, MA 02472
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93 Hillside Rd, Unit 2
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
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93 Hillside Rd, Unit 2

93 Hillside RdWatertown, MA 02472
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72 Prentiss St, Unit #2
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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72 Prentiss St, Unit #2

72 Prentiss StWatertown, MA 02472
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60 Gilbert St, Unit 1
$3,500
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$3,500

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$3,500
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60 Gilbert St, Unit 1

60 Gilbert StWatertown, MA 02472
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74 Prentiss St, Unit #1
$2,350
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$2,350

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$2,350
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74 Prentiss St, Unit #1

74 Prentiss StWatertown, MA 02472
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6 Swetts Ct, Unit 1
$3,700
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$3,700

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$3,700
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6 Swetts Ct, Unit 1

6 Swetts CtWatertown, MA 02472
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41 Brimmer St, Unit 41
$2,850
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$2,850

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$2,850
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Feb 1, 2026

41 Brimmer St, Unit 41

41 Brimmer StWatertown, MA 02472
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13 N Park St

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330 Pleasant St

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93 Hillside Rd

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Watertown Mews
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Watertown Mews

1 Repton DrWatertown, MA 02472
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Aresenal Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aresenal Apartments

455-465 Arsenal StWatertown, MA 02472
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The Bradford
Rent Specials
$2,480 - $9,218
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$2,480 - $9,218

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$2,480 - $9,218
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The Bradford

525 Common StBelmont, MA 02478
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Trio Newton
Rent Specials
$3,197 - $20,943
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$3,197 - $20,943

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$3,197 - $20,943
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Trio Newton

845 Washington StNewton, MA 02460
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Currents on the Charles
Rent Specials
$2,263 - $3,029
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$2,248 - $3,014
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$15

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$2,263 - $3,029
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Currents on the Charles

36 River StWaltham, MA 02453
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Overlook at St. Gabriels
Rent Specials
$2,667 - $6,682
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$2,667 - $6,682

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$2,667 - $6,682
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Overlook at St. Gabriels

175 Washington StBrighton, MA 02135
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1550 on the Charles
Rent Specials
$2,408 - $5,550
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$2,408 - $5,550

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$2,408 - $5,550
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1550 on the Charles

1550 Soldiers Field RdBoston, MA 02135
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Atmark Cambridge
Rent Specials
$2,464 - $7,623
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$2,464 - $7,623

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$2,464 - $7,623
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Atmark Cambridge

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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Downtown Watertown, Watertown, MA Local Guide

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 $2,464 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. Bell Watertown scores the second highest with a 4 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $2,444. Here are the most Pet Friendly Downtown Watertown apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
Atmark Cambridge4/4Cambridge Highlands$2,464
Bell Watertown4/4Watertown West End$2,444
Apartments at Coolidge School 55+3.8/4East Watertown$2,999
Currents on the Charles3.8/4Bleachery$2,263
Watertown Mews3.6/4Watertown West End$2,695
Whitney Towers3.4/4Watertown West End$2,800
81 Chestnut Hill Ave3.4/4St Elizabeths$4,100
Reservoir Court3.2/4Cleveland Circle$2,300
Trio Newton3.2/4Newtonville$3,197
River Park Lofts3.2/4Watertown West End$2,130

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/Affordable) Model at River Park Lofts, which is a 1 Bed unit starting from $2,130. The second cheapest Downtown Watertown Pet Friendly apartment is the One Bedroom A1D 1 Bed unit at Currents on the Charles starting at $2,285. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Downtown Watertown apartments:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
River Park Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath (Flat/Affordable)$2,130
Currents on the CharlesOne Bedroom A1D$2,285
Reservoir Court1 Bedroom/1 Bath$2,300
1550 on the CharlesJ1.1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath$2,408
Bell WatertownGrange$2,444
Atmark CambridgeS2$2,464
Watertown MewsA3$2,695
Whitney TowersC - 1 Bed 1 Bath with separate bonus space$2,800
Apartments at Coolidge School 55+Two Bedroom One Bathroom$2,999
81 Chestnut Hill AveTwo Bedroom$4,100

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Watertown, Watertown, MA

Ranked #7

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Watertown Neighborhood in Watertown, MA

Walk Score®

93 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

88 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

56 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 52 Strathmore Rd, Unit 24 listed at $1,800.

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 $3,711.

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 $3,095 at 126 Englewood Ave, 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 3,023 sq ft.

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