Top Rated Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Watertown Neighborhood of Watertown, MA (69 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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24 Church St
1 Bedroom Apartments

24 Church St

24 Church StWatertown, MA 02472
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17 Winter St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

17 Winter St

17 Winter StWatertown, MA 02472
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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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164 Galen St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

164 Galen St

164 Galen 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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Watertown Mews
1 Bedroom Apartments

Watertown Mews

1 Repton DrWatertown, MA 02472
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780 Mt Auburn St
Studio Apartments

780 Mt Auburn St

780 Mt Auburn StWatertown, MA 02472
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Horizon East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Horizon East

125 Coolidge AveWatertown, MA 02472
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199 Coolidge Ave
Studio Apartments

199 Coolidge Ave

199 Coolidge AveWatertown, MA 02472
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Haywood House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Haywood House

106 Kennedy CirNewton, MA 02458
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125 Trapelo Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

125 Trapelo Rd

125 Trapelo RdBelmont, MA 02478
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1-6 Walnut Ter
1 Bedroom Apartments

1-6 Walnut Ter

1-6 Walnut TerNewton, MA 02460
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8-14 Montfern Ave
Studio 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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10 May St
Studio Apartments

10 May St

10 May StCambridge, MA 02138
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Prospect Place
Studio Apartments

Prospect Place

458-460 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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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
Studio Apartments

26 Arlington St

26 Arlington StBrighton, MA 02135
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4 Leicester St
Studio Apartments

4 Leicester St

4 Leicester StBrighton, MA 02135
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Downtown Watertown, Watertown, MA Local Guide

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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 Downtown Watertown

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Watertown?

There are currently 118 Studio Apartments in Downtown Watertown with rent ranges from $1,850 to $8,568 with an average price of $7,193.

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 $15,515 with an average monthly rent of $3,055.

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 $2,100 to $23,809. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,307.

How expensive are Downtown Watertown Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 1,205 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Watertown on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,350 to $16,704 - averaging $3,599 for the location.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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