Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Watertown Neighborhood of Watertown, MA (49 Rentals)

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Rental terms in the Downtown Watertown area of Watertown as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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Bell Watertown
$3,022 - $7,802
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$3,022 - $7,802

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$3,022 - $7,802
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bell Watertown

100 Woodview WayWatertown, MA 02472
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Blvd & Bond
$2,686 - $6,839
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$2,686 - $6,839

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$2,686 - $6,839
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Blvd & Bond

88 Arsenal Yards BlvdWatertown, MA 02472
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Watertown Mews
Rent Specials
$2,916 - $7,921
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$2,916 - $7,921

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$2,916 - $7,921
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Watertown Mews

1 Repton PlWatertown, MA 02472
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Currents on the Charles
Rent Specials
$2,396 - $3,273
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$2,386 - $3,263
Required Monthly Fees
$10

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$2,396 - $3,273
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Currents on the Charles

36 River StWaltham, MA 02453
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Atmark Cambridge
Rent Specials
$2,360 - $9,437
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$2,360 - $9,437

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$2,360 - $9,437
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Atmark Cambridge

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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1550 on the Charles
Rent Specials
$2,480 - $7,258
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$2,480 - $7,258

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$2,480 - $7,258
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1550 on the Charles

1550 Soldiers Field RdBoston, MA 02135
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28 Austin St
$1,980
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Base Rent
$1,620
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$1,980
Studio Apartments Available May 14, 2026

28 Austin St

28 Austin StNewton, MA 02460
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36 River St
$2,710
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Base Rent
$2,270
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,710
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

36 River St

36 River StWaltham, MA 02453
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36 River St
$2,710
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Base Rent
$2,270
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,710
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

36 River St

36 River StWaltham, MA 02453
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36 River St
$2,790
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$2,350
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,790
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

36 River St

36 River StWaltham, MA 02453
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245 Walnut St
$3,140
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Base Rent
$2,760
Required Monthly Fees
$380

Total Monthly Price
$3,140
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 10

245 Walnut St

245 Walnut StNewton, MA 02460
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80 Fawcett St
$3,150
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Base Rent
$2,710
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,150
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 7

80 Fawcett St

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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90 Fawcett St
$3,195
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Base Rent
$2,840
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,195
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 22

90 Fawcett St

90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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245 Walnut St
$3,225
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Base Rent
$2,810
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$3,225
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 3

245 Walnut St

245 Walnut StNewton, MA 02460
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80 Fawcett St
$3,370
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Base Rent
$2,930
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,370
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 24

80 Fawcett St

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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245 Walnut St
$3,550
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Base Rent
$3,170
Required Monthly Fees
$380

Total Monthly Price
$3,550
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

245 Walnut St

245 Walnut StNewton, MA 02460
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90 Fawcett St
$3,835
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Base Rent
$3,480
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,835
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 5, 2026

90 Fawcett St

90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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90 Fawcett St
$4,080
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Base Rent
$3,640
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,080
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026

90 Fawcett St

90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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90 Fawcett St
$4,210
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Base Rent
$3,780
Required Monthly Fees
$430

Total Monthly Price
$4,210
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 20, 2027

90 Fawcett St

90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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4 Elko St
$2,885
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Base Rent
$2,470
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$2,885
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 8

4 Elko St

4 Elko StBoston, MA 02135
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4 Elko St
$2,965
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Base Rent
$2,550
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$2,965
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

4 Elko St

4 Elko StBoston, MA 02135
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35 South St
$3,050
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Base Rent
$2,610
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,050
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 18, 2026

35 South St

35 South StBoston, MA 02135
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12 Elko St
$3,095
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Base Rent
$2,680
Required Monthly Fees
$415

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$3,095
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026

12 Elko St

12 Elko StBoston, MA 02135
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181 Washington St
$3,135
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Base Rent
$2,770
Required Monthly Fees
$365

Total Monthly Price
$3,135
Studio Apartments Available Jan 18, 2026

181 Washington St

181 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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181 Washington St
$3,155
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Base Rent
$2,800
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,155
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 22

181 Washington St

181 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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181 Washington St
$3,185
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Base Rent
$2,840
Required Monthly Fees
$345

Total Monthly Price
$3,185
Studio Apartments Available May 2, 2026

181 Washington St

181 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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181 Washington St
$3,335
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Base Rent
$2,900
Required Monthly Fees
$435

Total Monthly Price
$3,335
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 21

181 Washington St

181 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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181 Washington St
$3,355
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Base Rent
$2,980
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,355
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 23

181 Washington St

181 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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12 Elko St
$3,425
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Base Rent
$3,010
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$3,425
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 25, 2026

12 Elko St

12 Elko StBoston, MA 02135
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161 Washington St
$3,430
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Base Rent
$2,990
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,430
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 11

161 Washington St

161 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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181 Washington St
$3,645
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Base Rent
$3,290
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,645
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 16

181 Washington St

181 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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161 Washington St
$3,745
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Base Rent
$3,390
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,745
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026

161 Washington St

161 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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161 Washington St
$3,750
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Base Rent
$3,310
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,750
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 20

161 Washington St

161 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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171 Washington St
$3,925
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Base Rent
$3,550
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,925
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 12, 2027

171 Washington St

171 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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181 Washington St
$3,965
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Base Rent
$3,530
Required Monthly Fees
$435

Total Monthly Price
$3,965
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

181 Washington St

181 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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139 Washington St
$4,060
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Base Rent
$3,620
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,060
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 21

139 Washington St

139 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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139 Washington St
$4,060
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Base Rent
$3,620
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,060
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 21

139 Washington St

139 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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139 Washington St
$4,730
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Base Rent
$4,290
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,730
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 29

139 Washington St

139 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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28 Austin St

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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 Short-term Downtown Watertown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Downtown Watertown?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Downtown Watertown is at Atmark Cambridge listed at $2,360.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Downtown Watertown Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Downtown Watertown is $4,140.

What is the largest Short-term Downtown Watertown Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Watertown is a 1,475 square feet unit starting from $2,686 at Blvd & Bond.

What is the average size for Downtown Watertown Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Downtown Watertown is currently at 662 sq ft.

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