
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Watertown Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $1,000 (47 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Watertown area of Watertown.


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69 Parker St, Unit 2

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74 Prentiss St, Unit 2

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74 Prentiss St, Unit #1

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Elan Union Market

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72 Prentiss St, Unit #2

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10 Riverside St, Unit 2
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5 Rifle Ct, Unit 1

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7 Rifle Ct, Unit 7

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158 Hillside Rd, Unit 1

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11 Fairfield St

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532 Belmont St, Unit #21

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532 Belmont St, Unit #24
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120 Holton St, Unit 120 Holton

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25 Duval St

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60 Homer Ave

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60 Homer Ave, Unit 1

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60 Homer Ave, Unit 1

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9 Charlesbank Rd, Unit 4
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60 Homer Ave, Unit 1

The Charley

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24 Kelley Ct, Unit 24

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18 Kelley Ct, Unit 20
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43 May St, Unit 2

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22-24 Kelley Ct, Unit 24

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10 Kelley Ct, Unit C

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Radius

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20 Kelley Ct, Unit 20

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60 Homer Ave, Unit 1

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60 Homer Ave, Unit A
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60 Homer Ave

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60 Homer Ave
East Watertown, Watertown, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Watertown?
Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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East Watertown Studio Apartments | $2,963 | $1,850 | $7,990 |
East Watertown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,215 | $2,000 | $6,634 |
East Watertown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,714 | $2,150 | $10,000+ |
East Watertown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,884 | $2,795 | $6,100 |
East Watertown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,264 | $3,300 | $5,500 |
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Cheapest Available East Watertown Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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805 Mount Auburn St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
Elan Union Market | Studio (539 SF) | Studio,1BA | $2,385 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Watertown, MA
As of October 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Watertown area is the $0.28 price per square foot 30 Antwerp St Model at 30 Antwerp St, Unit 1 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value East Watertown apartment is the 15 Litchfield St Model at 15 Litchfield St, Unit 2 starting at $3,000 with a $0.30 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Watertown apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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30 Antwerp St, Unit 1 | 30 Antwerp St | 3BR,1BA | $0.28 |
15 Litchfield St, Unit 2 | 15 Litchfield St | 3BR,1BA | $0.30 |
70 Antwerp St, Unit 2 | 70 Antwerp St | 3BR,1BA | $0.30 |
35 Waverly St, Unit 1 | 35 Waverly St | 3BR,1BA | $0.30 |
35 Waverly St, Unit 1 | 35 Waverly St | 3BR,1BA | $0.30 |
25 Lothrop St, Unit 1 | 25 Lothrop St | 2BR,1BA | $0.28 |
72 Prentiss St, Unit #2 | 72 Prentiss St | 2BR,1BA | $0.24 |
532 Belmont St, Unit #24 | 532 Belmont St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
60 Homer Ave, Unit 1 | 60 Homer Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
43 May St, Unit 2 | 43 May St | 2BR,2BA | $0.25 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Watertown, Watertown, MA
Ranked #4
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the East Watertown Neighborhood in Watertown, MA
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
85 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
47 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Watertown Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Watertown?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Watertown is at 805 Mount Auburn St listed at $1,850.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Watertown Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Watertown Apartment is $2,400 at Riverside Apartments, 8-20.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Written by: Trey Huguley
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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