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

805 Mount Auburn St

20 Riverside St, Unit 3-3

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37 Cottage St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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102 Mount Auburn St

550 Belmont St, Unit 23

550 Belmont St, Unit 2

180 N Beacon St, Unit 3
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7 Rifle Ct, Unit 7, Unit 7

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20 Clarendon St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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5 Rifle Ct, Unit 1, Unit 1

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11 Fairfield St

155 Spruce St

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26 Clyde Rd, Unit 01, Unit 01

Riverside Apartments, 8-20

78-86 Prentiss St

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35 Waverly St
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35 Waverly St

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25 Duval St

52 Leo M Birmingham Pkwy

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Radius

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48 Litchfield St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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60 Homer Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

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9 Charlesbank Rd, Unit 4, Unit 4

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81 Litchfield St

66 Homer Ave, Unit 106
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66 Homer Ave, Unit 201

66 Homer Ave, Unit 112

66 Homer Ave, Unit 301

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18-20 Kelley Ct

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24 Kelley Ct, Unit 24, Unit 24

22-24 Kelley Ct

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30 Antwerp St, Unit 2, Unit 2

3 Oxford Ave

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26 Jefferson St
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1550 on the Charles

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7 Charlesbank Rd, Unit 2, Unit 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Watertown Studio Apartments | $2,706 | $1,800 | $6,552 |
| East Watertown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,204 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
| East Watertown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,545 | $2,300 | $9,626 |
| East Watertown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,888 | $2,250 | $10,000+ |
| East Watertown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,367 | $3,200 | $5,800 |
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Cheapest Available East Watertown Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 805 Mount Auburn St | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 15 Litchfield St | 15 Litchfield St | 3BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 81 Litchfield St | 81 Litchfield St | 2BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 532 Belmont St, Unit #24 | 532 Belmont St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 60 Homer Ave, Unit 1 | 60 Homer Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 70 Antwerp St, Unit 1 | 70 Antwerp St | 3BR,1BA | $0.31 |
| 28 Litchfield St, Unit 1 | 28 Litchfield St | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.31 |
| 36 Park Ave, Unit 1 | 36 Park Ave | 3BR,2BA | $0.46 |
| 334-336 School St | 334-336 School St | 4BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| 404 Mount Auburn St, Unit 1 | 404 Mount Auburn St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.65 |
| 48 Litchfield St, Unit 2 | 48 Litchfield St | 3BR,1BA | $2.05 |
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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
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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