Top Rated Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Watertown Neighborhood of Watertown, MA (66 Rentals)

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Apartments in the Downtown Watertown area of Watertown with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.

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Watermills
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$2,450 - $4,900
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$2,450 - $4,900

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$2,450 - $4,900
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Watermills

350 Pleasant StWatertown, MA 02472
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Blvd & Bond
$2,704 - $8,407
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$2,704 - $8,407

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$2,704 - $8,407
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Blvd & Bond

88 Arsenal Yards BlvdWatertown, MA 02472
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Gables Arsenal Street
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$2,820 - $9,762
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$2,820 - $9,762

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$2,820 - $9,762
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Gables Arsenal Street

204 Arsenal StWatertown, MA 02472
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166 Main
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$2,900 - $4,200
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$2,900 - $4,200

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$2,900 - $4,200
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166 Main

166 Main StWatertown, MA 02472
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River Birch at Watertown
$2,815 - $3,756
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$2,765 - $3,706
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$50

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$2,815 - $3,756
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River Birch at Watertown

100 Woodview WayWatertown, MA 02472
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Watertown Mews
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$2,499 - $6,383
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$2,499 - $6,383

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$2,499 - $6,383
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Watertown Mews

1 Repton PlWatertown, MA 02472
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Elan Union Market
$2,137 - $6,819
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$2,137 - $6,819

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$2,137 - $6,819
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Elan Union Market

130 Arsenal StWatertown, MA 02472
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Trio Newton
$3,301 - $14,867
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$3,301 - $14,867

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$3,301 - $14,867
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Trio Newton

845 Washington StNewton, MA 02460
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Overlook at St. Gabriels
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$2,700 - $6,540
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$2,700 - $6,540

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$2,700 - $6,540
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Overlook at St. Gabriels

175 Washington StBrighton, MA 02135
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Currents on the Charles
$2,524 - $3,491
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$2,509 - $3,476
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$15

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$2,524 - $3,491
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Currents on the Charles

36 River StWaltham, MA 02453
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The Bradford
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$2,664 - $10,000
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$2,664 - $10,000

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$2,664 - $10,000
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The Bradford

525 Common StBelmont, MA 02478
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Radius
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$2,103 - $4,885
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$2,103 - $4,885

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$2,103 - $4,885
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Radius

530 Western AveBrighton, MA 02135
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Atmark Cambridge
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$2,375 - $8,178
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$2,375 - $8,178

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$2,375 - $8,178
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Atmark Cambridge

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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1550 on the Charles
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$2,401 - $4,952
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$2,401 - $4,952

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$2,401 - $4,952
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1550 on the Charles

1550 Soldiers Field RdBoston, MA 02135
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651 Washington St
3 Bedroom Apartments

651 Washington St

651 Washington StBrighton, MA 02135
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101 N Beacon St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

101 N Beacon St

101 N Beacon StWatertown, MA 02472
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4 Cypress Rd
Studio Apartments

4 Cypress Rd

4 Cypress RdBoston, MA 02135
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50 Leo M Birmingham Pky
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

50 Leo M Birmingham Pky

50 Leo M Birmingham PkyBrighton, MA 02135
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20 Englewood Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

20 Englewood Ave

20 Englewood AveBrookline, MA 02445
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24 Church St
1 Bedroom Apartments

24 Church St

24 Church StWatertown, MA 02472
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95 Waltham St
Studio Apartments

95 Waltham St

95 Waltham StWatertown, MA 02472
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44 Bridge St
Studio Apartments

44 Bridge St

44 Bridge StWatertown, MA 02472
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8-14 Montfern Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

8-14 Montfern Ave

8-14 Montfern AveBrighton, MA 02135
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493-501 Washington St
2 Bedroom Apartments

493-501 Washington St

493-501 Washington StBrighton, MA 02135
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780 Mt Auburn St
Studio Apartments

780 Mt Auburn St

780 Mt Auburn StWatertown, MA 02472
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10 May St
Studio Apartments

10 May St

10 May StCambridge, MA 02138
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Horizon East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Horizon East

125 Coolidge AveWatertown, MA 02472
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73 Elm Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

73 Elm Rd

73 Elm RdNewton, MA 02460
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26 Arlington St
3 Bedroom Apartments

26 Arlington St

26 Arlington StBrighton, MA 02135
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4 Leicester St
3 Bedroom Apartments

4 Leicester St

4 Leicester StBrighton, MA 02135
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The Saybrook
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Saybrook

212-214 Market StBrighton, MA 02135
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35 Glencoe St
Studio Apartments

35 Glencoe St

35 Glencoe StBrighton, MA 02135
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8 Glencoe St
2 Bedroom Apartments

8 Glencoe St

8 Glencoe StBrighton, MA 02135
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Newton Crossing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Newton Crossing

25 Kempton PlzNewton, MA 02465
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19-21 Radnor Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

19-21 Radnor Rd

19-21 Radnor RdBoston, MA 02135
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131 Nottinghill Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

131 Nottinghill Rd

131 Nottinghill RdBrighton, MA 02135
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Downtown Watertown, Watertown, MA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Watertown, Watertown, MA

Ranked #7

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Watertown

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Watertown?

There are currently 169 Studio Apartments in Downtown Watertown with rent ranges from $1,850 to $5,944 with an average price of $6,214.

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 $950 to $6,819 with an average monthly rent of $2,771.

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 $2,000 to $8,550. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,307.

How expensive are Downtown Watertown Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 542 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Watertown on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,400 to $7,058 - averaging $3,730 for the location.

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