Cheap Condos for Rent in the Downtown Watertown Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $1,080 (51 Rentals)

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property at 100 Lanark Rd

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

100 Lanark Rd, Unit A B

100 Lanark Rd
BostonMA02135

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property at 90 Kilsyth Rd

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

90 Kilsyth Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 2001 Commonwealth Ave

$1,700 - $3,150

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$1,700

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$1,700

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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property at 247 Chestnut Hill Ave

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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property at 28 Colborne Rd

$1,800 - $2,000

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$1,800

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$1,800

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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28 Colborne Rd

BostonMA02135

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property at 66 Homer Ave

$1,825 - $2,715

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$1,825

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$1,825

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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66 Homer Ave

CambridgeMA02138
property at 555 Washington St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Sep 1

555 Washington St, Unit 1

555 Washington St
BostonMA02135
property at 1840 Commonwealth Ave

$1,895 - $2,395

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$1,895 - $2,395

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$1,895 - $2,395

Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Sep 1

property at 365 Faneuil St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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365 Faneuil St, Unit 2

365 Faneuil St
BostonMA02135
property at 28 Commonwealth Rd

$1,900

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$1,900

Total Monthly Price
$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

28 Commonwealth Rd

WatertownMA02472
property at 227 Chestnut Hill Ave

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

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property at 70 Strathmore Rd

$1,950 - $2,800

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$1,950

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$1,950

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

70 Strathmore Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 206 Chestnut Hill Ave

$1,950 - $2,500

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$1,950

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$1,950

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

property at 11 Englewood Ave

$2,000 - $4,500

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$2,000 - $4,500

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$2,000 - $4,500

Studio To 4 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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11 Englewood Ave

BrooklineMA02445
property at 2016 Commonwealth Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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property at 4 Chiswick Rd

$2,000 - $2,200

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$2,000 - $2,200

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$2,000 - $2,200

Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Sep 1

4 Chiswick Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 32 Sidlaw Rd

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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32 Sidlaw Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 65 Chiswick Rd

$2,000 - $3,795

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$2,000 - $3,795

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$2,000 - $3,795

Studio To 4 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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65 Chiswick Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 86 Prentiss St

$2,000

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$2,000

Total Monthly Price
$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

86 Prentiss St, Unit 2

86 Prentiss St
WatertownMA02472

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Watertown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Watertown?

There are currently 916 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Watertown, MA with pricing that ranges from $950 to $13,500. There are also 1496 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Watertown ranging from $1,080 to $14,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Watertown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Watertown ranges from $1,080 to $14,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,174.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Watertown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Watertown range from $1,033 to $7,542, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,310 to $6,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,175 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $950.

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