Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Watertown Neighborhood of Watertown, MA Under $2,000 (48 Rentals)

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69 Stuart St, Unit A
$950
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$950

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$950
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

69 Stuart St, Unit A

69 Stuart StWatertown, MA 02472
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78-86 Prentiss St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

78-86 Prentiss St

78-86 Prentiss StWatertown, MA 02472

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539 Washington St, Unit 2
$1,033
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$1,033

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$1,033
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

539 Washington St, Unit 2

539 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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17 Bentley St, Unit 2
$1,000
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$1,000

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$1,000
6 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

17 Bentley St, Unit 2

17 Bentley StBoston, MA 02135
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81 Academy Hill Rd, Unit B
$1,850
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$1,850

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$1,850
Studio Apartment Available Sep 1

81 Academy Hill Rd, Unit B

81 Academy Hill RdBoston, MA 02135
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26 Chiswick Rd
$1,900 - $2,800
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$1,900 - $2,800

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$1,900 - $2,800
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

26 Chiswick Rd

26 Chiswick RdBoston, MA 02135
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22 Chiswick Rd
$1,850 - $2,300
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$1,850 - $2,300

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$1,850 - $2,300
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

22 Chiswick Rd

22 Chiswick RdBoston, MA 02135
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566 Washington St, Unit 14
$1,800
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$1,800

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$1,800
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566 Washington St, Unit 14

566 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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3 Winship Pl, Unit 1
$1,350
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$1,350

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$1,350
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

3 Winship Pl, Unit 1

3 Winship PlBoston, MA 02135
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property at 184 Linwood Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

184 Linwood Ave

NewtonMA02458
property at 97 Nottinghill Rd

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

97 Nottinghill Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 23 Parsons St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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23 Parsons St

BostonMA02135
property at 89 Englewood Ave

$1,775

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$1,775

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$1,775

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

89 Englewood Ave

BostonMA02135
property at 28 Academy Hill Rd

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

28 Academy Hill Rd

BostonMA02135
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45 Strathmore Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

45 Strathmore Rd

45 Strathmore RdBrighton, MA 02135
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61-63 Moraine St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

61-63 Moraine St

61-63 Moraine StBelmont, MA 02478
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Haywood House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Haywood House

106 Kennedy CirNewton, MA 02458
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Weinberg House: 62+ Senior
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Weinberg House: 62+ Senior

132 Chestnut Hill AveBrighton, MA 02135
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Finch Cambridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Finch Cambridge

671-675 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138

Downtown Watertown, Watertown, MA Local Guide

Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Downtown Watertown, Watertown, MA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Watertown

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Watertown?

There are currently 149 Studio Apartments in Downtown Watertown with rent ranges from $1,775 to $5,906 with an average price of $2,472.

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 $1,100 to $7,223 with an average monthly rent of $2,867.

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 $1,475 to $11,099. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,428.

How expensive are Downtown Watertown Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 259 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Watertown on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,033 to $7,542 - averaging $3,734 for the location.

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