Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Watertown Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $1,000 (38 Rentals)

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19 Chauncey St
$1,700 - $3,500
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$1,700 - $3,500

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19 Chauncey St

19 Chauncey StWatertown, MA 02472
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7 Rifle Ct, Unit 7, Unit 7
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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7 Rifle Ct, Unit 7, Unit 7

7 Rifle CtWatertown, MA 02472
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5 Rifle Ct, Unit 1, Unit 1
$2,450
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$2,450

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$2,450
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5 Rifle Ct, Unit 1, Unit 1

5 Rifle CtWatertown, MA 02472
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11 Fairfield St
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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11 Fairfield St

11 Fairfield StWatertown, MA 02472
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property at 155 Spruce St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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155 Spruce 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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35 Waverly St
$2,000 - $3,000
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$2,000 - $3,000

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$2,000 - $3,000
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

35 Waverly St

35 Waverly StBoston, MA 02135
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35 Waverly St
$2,000 - $3,000
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$2,000 - $3,000

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$2,000 - $3,000
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

35 Waverly St

35 Waverly StBoston, MA 02135
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25 Duval St
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
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25 Duval St

25 Duval StBoston, MA 02135
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property at 52 Leo M Birmingham Pkwy

$2,000 - $3,800

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$2,000

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$2,103 - $4,885
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530 Western AveBrighton, MA 02135
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81 Litchfield St
$2,300 - $2,450
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$2,300 - $2,450

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$2,300 - $2,450
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

81 Litchfield St

81 Litchfield StBoston, MA 02135
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property at 22-24 Kelley Ct

$2,395

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$2,395

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$2,395

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22-24 Kelley Ct

BostonMA02135
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30 Antwerp St, Unit 2, Unit 2
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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30 Antwerp St, Unit 2, Unit 2

30 Antwerp StBoston, MA 02135
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property at 3 Oxford Ave

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

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3 Oxford Ave

BelmontMA02478
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26 Jefferson St
$2,400 - $2,480
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$2,400 - $2,480

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$2,400 - $2,480
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26 Jefferson St

26 Jefferson StNewton, MA 02458
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1550 on the Charles
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$2,459 - $3,940
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$2,459 - $3,940

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1550 on the Charles

1550 Soldiers Field RdBoston, MA 02135
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East Watertown, Watertown, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Watertown Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
805 Mount Auburn StStudioStudio,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Watertown, MA

As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Watertown area is the $0.30 price per square foot 15 Litchfield St Model at 15 Litchfield St in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value East Watertown apartment is the 81 Litchfield St Model at 81 Litchfield St starting at $2,450 with a $0.25 price per square foot in the Harvard Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Watertown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
15 Litchfield St15 Litchfield St3BR,1BA$0.30
81 Litchfield St81 Litchfield St2BR,1BA$0.25
532 Belmont St, Unit #24532 Belmont St1BR,1BA$0.26
60 Homer Ave, Unit 160 Homer Ave1BR,1BA$0.23
70 Antwerp St, Unit 170 Antwerp St3BR,1BA$0.31
28 Litchfield St, Unit 128 Litchfield St3BR,1.5BA$0.31
36 Park Ave, Unit 136 Park Ave3BR,2BA$0.46
334-336 School St334-336 School St4BR,2BA$1.67
404 Mount Auburn St, Unit 1404 Mount Auburn St3BR,1.5BA$1.65
48 Litchfield St, Unit 248 Litchfield St3BR,1BA$2.05

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East Watertown, Watertown, MA

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

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3.5
Pet Friendly

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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 $2,564 at 1550 on the Charles.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Watertown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Watertown is starting from $2,600 at 805 Mount Auburn St.

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