
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Watertown Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $1,000 (53 Rentals)
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550 Belmont St

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95 Nichols Ave, Unit 96 Nichols B

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37 Cottage St, Unit 1

550 Belmont St

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Elan Union Market

24 Patten St

20 Birch Rd

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20 Birch Rd, Unit 20

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74 Prentiss St, Unit #1
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20 Clarendon St, Unit 1

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72 Prentiss St, Unit #2

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7 Rifle Ct, Unit 7

8 Irma Ave

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5 Rifle Ct, Unit 1

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11 Fairfield St

158 Hillside Rd

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158 Hillside Rd, Unit 1

8 Riverside St

11 Fairfield St
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532 Belmont St, Unit #24

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532 Belmont St, Unit #21

8 Berkeley St

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8 Berkeley St, Unit 1

Riverside Apartments, 8-20

78-86 Prentiss St

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120 Holton St, Unit 120 Holton

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25 Duval St

66 Homer Ave

66 Homer Ave
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54 Park Ave, Unit 111

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The Bradford

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9 Charlesbank Rd, Unit 4

66 Homer Ave

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60 Homer Ave, Unit A

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60 Homer Ave, Unit 1

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18-20 Kelley Ct, Unit 20

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Radius

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1550 on the Charles

14 Duval St
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43 May St, Unit #G3

43 May St

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26 Jefferson St, Unit 2

The Charley

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24 Kelley Ct, Unit 24

20 Kelley Ct

27 Kelley Ct

21 Oxford Cir

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18 Kelley Ct, Unit 20

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5 Charlesbank Rd, Unit 5
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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 | $2,744 | $1,850 | $5,080 |
| East Watertown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,066 | $2,000 | $5,204 |
| East Watertown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,486 | $2,295 | $6,339 |
| East Watertown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,781 | $2,750 | $6,100 |
| East Watertown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,071 | $3,700 | $5,000 |
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There are currently 53 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Watertown Neighborhood of Watertown, MA.
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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. The Bradford has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,241. 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 |
| The Bradford | 1 Bed/1 Bath-A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,241 |
| Elan Union Market | Studio (525 SF) | Studio,1BA | $2,274 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Watertown, MA
As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Watertown area is the $0.30 price per square foot 35 Waverly St Model at 35 Waverly St, Unit 1 in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value East Watertown apartment is the 35 Waverly St Model at 35 Waverly St, Unit 1 starting at $3,000 with a $0.30 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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| 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 #G3 | 43 May St | 2BR,2BA | $0.24 |
| 93 Hillside Rd, Unit 2A | 93 Hillside Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 54 Park Ave, Unit 111 | 54 Park Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 32 Litchfield St, Unit 1 | 32 Litchfield St | 3BR,1BA | $0.29 |
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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 $2,241 at The Bradford.
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 $2,400 at Riverside Apartments, 8-20.
Expert Rental Resources
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