
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Watertown Neighborhood of Watertown, MA Under $2,000 (73 Rentals)


Blair Pond Estates

Washington Heights

65 Strathmore Rd, Unit 33
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19 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 3

1677 Commonwealth Ave, Unit #14

249 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit #1

65 Strathmore Rd, Unit 7

163 Strathmore Rd, Unit #23

19 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 3

80 Strathmore Rd, Unit #17
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164 North Beacon St, Unit 2A

164 North Beacon St, Unit 2A

1665 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 2

1673 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 5

258 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 1

1673 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 001

5 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 2-4

5 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 2-4

70 Strathmore Rd, Unit 11A

160 Strathmore Rd, Unit 5
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84 Strathmore Rd, Unit #23

1669 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 22

150 North Beacon St, Unit 23

2016 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 2
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141 Englewood Ave, Unit 2

1673 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 8P

1669 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 8

68 Strathmore Rd, Unit 3

52 Strathmore Rd, Unit 43
Downtown Watertown, Watertown, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Watertown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Watertown Studio Apartments | $2,629 | $1,050 | $8,543 |
Downtown Watertown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,024 | $975 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Watertown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,332 | $2,010 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Watertown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,598 | $2,350 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Watertown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,652 | $920 | $9,600 |
Downtown Watertown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,615 | $3,800 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Watertown 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,691 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Watertown
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Watertown?
There are currently 111 Studio Apartments in Downtown Watertown with rent ranges from $1,050 to $8,543 with an average price of $2,629.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Watertown Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Watertown ranges from $975 to $15,046 with an average monthly rent of $3,024.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Watertown cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Watertown range from $2,010 to $24,165. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,332.
How expensive are Downtown Watertown Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,156 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Watertown on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,350 to $16,610 - averaging $3,598 for the location.
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