Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Watertown Neighborhood of Watertown, MA (156 Rentals)

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Blvd & Bond
$3,127 - $3,162
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$3,127 - $8,898

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$3,127 - $8,898
Studio Apartments Available Nov 30

Blvd & Bond

88 Arsenal Yards BlvdWatertown, MA 02472
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Elan Union Market
$1,954 - $4,594
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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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Watertown Square
Rent Specials
$2,570
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$2,570 - $4,240
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$114

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$2,684 - $4,354
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Watertown Square

20 Watertown StWatertown, MA 02472
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13 N Park St

WatertownMA02472

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231 Arlington St
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231 Arlington St

231 Arlington StWatertown, MA 02472
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44 Bridge St
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44 Bridge St

44 Bridge StWatertown, MA 02472
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780 Mt Auburn St
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780 Mt Auburn St

780 Mt Auburn StWatertown, MA 02472
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131 Pleasant St
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131 Pleasant St

131 Pleasant StWatertown, MA 02472
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66-68 Spring St
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66-68 Spring St

66-68 Spring StWatertown, MA 02472
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1060 Belmont St
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1060 Belmont St

1060 Belmont StWatertown, MA 02472
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50 Watertown St
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50 Watertown St

50 Watertown StWatertown, MA 02472

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168 Walnut St
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168 Walnut St

168 Walnut StWatertown, MA 02472
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95 Waltham St
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95 Waltham St

95 Waltham StWatertown, MA 02472
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67 Spring St
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67 Spring St

67 Spring StWatertown, MA 02472
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11 Chapman St
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11 Chapman St

11 Chapman StWatertown, MA 02472
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10 Oliver Rd
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10 Oliver Rd

10 Oliver RdWatertown, MA 02472
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Watertown Mews
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Watertown Mews

1 Repton DrWatertown, MA 02472
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5-11 Lowell Ave
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5-11 Lowell Ave

5-11 Lowell AveWatertown, MA 02472

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The Bradford
Rent Specials
$2,480
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$2,480 - $9,218

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$2,480 - $9,218
Studio Apartments Available Jan 13, 2026

The Bradford

525 Common StBelmont, MA 02478
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Overlook at St. Gabriels
Rent Specials
$2,667 - $3,326
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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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457 Centre St
$2,275 - $2,300
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$2,275 - $2,900

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$2,275 - $2,900
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457 Centre St

457 Centre StNewton, MA 02458
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1550 on the Charles
Rent Specials
$2,558 - $2,837
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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
$2,481 - $2,654
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$2,466 - $7,623

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$2,466 - $7,623
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Atmark Cambridge

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,580 - $2,877
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$2,580 - $4,110

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$2,580 - $4,110
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Radius

530 Western AveBrighton, MA 02135
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286 & 288 Chestnut Hill Avenue
Rent Specials
$2,450
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$2,100 - $3,100

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$2,100 - $3,100
Studio Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026

286 & 288 Chestnut Hill Avenue

286-288 Chestnut Hill AveBrighton, MA 02135
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129 Grasmere St, Unit 2R
$1,750
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$1,750

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$1,750
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129 Grasmere St, Unit 2R

129 Grasmere StNewton, MA 02458
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11 Lothrop St, Unit 50-507
$2,695
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$2,695

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$2,695
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11 Lothrop St, Unit 50-507

11 Lothrop StBoston, MA 02135
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Downtown Watertown, Watertown, MA Local Guide

Largest Available Downtown Watertown Studio Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Watertown SquareStudio B767 Sq Ft$2,684
Charlesbank Apartment HomesCurtis720 Sq Ft$2,499

Cheapest Available Downtown Watertown Studio Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
805 Mount Auburn StStudio$1,850
Blair Pond EstatesRenovated Studio$1,995

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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
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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 Studio Downtown Watertown Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Watertown with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Downtown Watertown is at 805 Mount Auburn St listed at $1,850.

How much is the average rent for a Studio Downtown Watertown Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Downtown Watertown is $2,461.

What is the largest available Studio Downtown Watertown Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Watertown is a 767 square feet unit starting from $2,684 at Watertown Square.

What is the average size for Downtown Watertown Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Downtown Watertown is currently 1,443 sq ft.

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