86 Prentiss St, Unit 7
86 Prentiss St
WatertownMA02472
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Watertown Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $1,850 (81 Rentals)
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now805 Mount Auburn St
805 Mount Auburn StWatertown, MA 02472
28 Commonwealth Rd, Unit 3
28 Commonwealth Rd
WatertownMA02472
20 Chester St, Unit 2
20 Chester St
WatertownMA02472
86 Prentiss St, Unit 2
86 Prentiss St
WatertownMA02472
550 Belmont St, Unit 2
550 Belmont St
WatertownMA02472
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$2,200
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102 Mount Auburn St
102 Mount Auburn StWatertown, MA 02472
86 Prentiss St, Unit 2
86 Prentiss St
WatertownMA02472
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$2,200Studio Apartments Available Sep 2
550 Belmont St, Unit 2
550 Belmont StWatertown, MA 02472
51 Cypress St
WatertownMA02472
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$2,3501 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 2
550 Belmont St, Unit 6
550 Belmont StWatertown, MA 02472
260 Mt Auburn St
WatertownMA02472
86 Prentiss St, Unit 1
86 Prentiss St
WatertownMA02472
8 Riverside St
WatertownMA02472
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$2,500
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$2,500
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37 Cottage St, Unit 1
37 Cottage StWatertown, MA 02472
33 Cottage St, Unit Cottage
33 Cottage St
WatertownMA02472
43 Riverside St, Unit #2
43 Riverside St
WatertownMA02472
10 Williams St
WatertownMA02472
14 Riverside St
WatertownMA02472
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$2,700
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$2,700
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258 Belmont St, Unit 3
258 Belmont StWatertown, MA 02472
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Riverside Apartments, 8-20
8-20 Riverside StWatertown, MA 02472
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78-86 Prentiss St
78-86 Prentiss StWatertown, MA 02472
43 Coolidge Hill Rd
WatertownMA02472
87 Arsenal St
WatertownMA02472
146 Hillside Rd
WatertownMA02472
86 Prentiss St
WatertownMA02472
100 Franklin St
WatertownMA02472
190 Mt Auburn St
WatertownMA02472
86 Cypress St
WatertownMA02472
550 Belmont St
WatertownMA02472
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14 Riverside St
WatertownMA02472
88 Bradford Rd
WatertownMA02472
66 Homer Ave, Unit 112
66 Homer Ave
CambridgeMA02138
66 Homer Ave, Unit 112
66 Homer Ave
CambridgeMA02138
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$1,900
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$1,900
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472 Western Ave, Unit 1
472 Western AveBoston, MA 02135
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$1,925Studio Apartments Available Now
66 Homer Ave, Unit 112
66 Homer AveCambridge, MA 02138
66 Homer Ave, Unit 106
66 Homer Ave
CambridgeMA02138
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66 Homer Ave, Unit 106
66 Homer AveCambridge, MA 02138
66 Homer Ave, Unit 106
66 Homer Ave
CambridgeMA02138
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$2,103 - $4,725
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530 Western AveBrighton, MA 02135
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$2,175Studio Apartments Available Now
66 Homer Ave, Unit 201
66 Homer AveCambridge, MA 02138
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66 Homer Ave, Unit 301
66 Homer AveCambridge, MA 02138
66 Homer Ave, Unit 401
66 Homer Ave
CambridgeMA02138
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$2,200
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$2,200
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81 Litchfield St, Unit #3,
81 Litchfield StBoston, MA 02135
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$2,300Studio Apartments Available Sep 2
66 Homer Ave, Unit 401
66 Homer AveCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,300
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$2,300
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9 Charlesbank Rd, Unit 4
9 Charlesbank RdNewton, MA 02458
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$2,350 - $2,995
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$2,350 - $2,995
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18-20 Kelley Ct
18-20 Kelley CtBoston, MA 02135
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$2,395
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24 Kelley Ct, Unit 24
24 Kelley CtBoston, MA 02135
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$2,395 - $3,400
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$2,395 - $3,400
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22-24 Kelley Ct
22-24 Kelley CtBoston, MA 02135
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$2,400
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$2,400
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26 Jefferson St, Unit 1
26 Jefferson StNewton, MA 02458
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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 | $2,712 | $1,850 | $5,686 |
| East Watertown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,331 | $2,200 | $7,308 |
| East Watertown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,715 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
| East Watertown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,835 | $2,800 | $6,100 |
| East Watertown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,852 | $3,200 | $6,600 |
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Cheapest Available East Watertown Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Watertown area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at 805 Mount Auburn St priced from $1,850. Blvd & Bond has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,794. Here are the most affordable East Watertown apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 805 Mount Auburn St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| Blvd & Bond | Studio - S1 Bldg D | Studio,1BA | $2,794 |
| Riverside Apartments, 8-20 | B1M | 2BR,1BA | $2,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Watertown, MA
As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Watertown area is the $0.29 price per square foot 70 Litchfield St Model at 70 Litchfield St, Unit 1 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value East Watertown apartment is the 4 Litchfield St Model at 4 Litchfield St starting at $2,950 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Litchfield St, Unit 1 | 70 Litchfield St | 2BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 4 Litchfield St | 4 Litchfield St | 3BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 11 Nichols Ave, Unit #3 | 11 Nichols Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 8 Benson St, Unit 2 | 8 Benson St | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| 16 Sullivan Rd, Unit R | 16 Sullivan Rd | 3BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| 30 Woodleigh Rd, Unit 30 | 30 Woodleigh Rd | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.29 |
| 36 Thingvalla Ave | 36 Thingvalla Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| 32 Frank St, Unit 0 | 32 Frank St | 3BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| 34 Thingvalla Ave | 34 Thingvalla Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| 81 Litchfield St, Unit #3, | 81 Litchfield St | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
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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 $2,809 at Elan Union Market.
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.
What is the most affordable East Watertown Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap East Watertown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Charley and starts from $4,699.
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