Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Watertown Neighborhood of Watertown, MA Under $2,000 (50 Rentals)

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property at 27 Lloyd Rd

27 Lloyd Rd

WatertownMA02472
property at 47 Eliot St

47 Eliot St

WatertownMA02472
property at 411 Mt Auburn St

411 Mt Auburn St

WatertownMA02472
property at 54 Prentiss St

54 Prentiss St

WatertownMA02472
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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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90 Kilsyth Rd, Unit #3
$2,000
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$2,000
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$2,000
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

90 Kilsyth Rd, Unit #3

90 Kilsyth RdBoston, MA 02135
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129 Grasmere St, Unit 2R
$1,750
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$1,750
Total Monthly Price
$1,750
Studio Apartment Available Now

129 Grasmere St, Unit 2R

129 Grasmere StNewton, MA 02458
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24 Sidlaw Rd, Unit 28-6
$2,000
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$2,000
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$2,000
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

24 Sidlaw Rd, Unit 28-6

24 Sidlaw RdBoston, MA 02135
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75 Strathmore Rd, Unit 3
$1,950
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$1,950
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$1,950
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75 Strathmore Rd, Unit 3

75 Strathmore RdBoston, MA 02135
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28 Austin St
$1,980
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$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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property at 168 N Beacon St

168 N Beacon St

BrightonMA02134
property at 26 Tip Top St

26 Tip Top St

BostonMA02135
property at 28 Tip Top St

28 Tip Top St

BostonMA02135
property at 11 Englewood Ave

11 Englewood Ave

BrooklineMA02445

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property at 160 Strathmore Rd

160 Strathmore Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 1857 Commonwealth Ave

1857 Commonwealth Ave

BostonMA02135
property at 731 Cambridge St

731 Cambridge St

BostonMA02135
property at 1706 Commonwealth Ave

1706 Commonwealth Ave

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
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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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  • 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 154 Studio Apartments in Downtown Watertown with rent ranges from $1,750 to $7,929 with an average price of $2,546.

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 $1,050 to $6,634 with an average monthly rent of $2,859.

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 $1,900 to $11,927. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,283.

How expensive are Downtown Watertown Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 550 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Watertown on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,495 to $7,550 - averaging $3,635 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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