Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Watertown Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $1,000 (35 Rentals)

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property at 16 Templeton Pkwy

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

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16 Templeton Pkwy

WatertownMA02472
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83 Arsenal St, Unit 1, Unit 1
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
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83 Arsenal St, Unit 1, Unit 1

83 Arsenal StWatertown, MA 02472
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5 Rifle Ct, Unit 1, Unit 1
$2,350
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$2,350

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$2,350
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5 Rifle Ct, Unit 1, Unit 1

5 Rifle CtWatertown, MA 02472
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Elan Union Market
$2,423 - $10,679
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$2,423 - $10,679

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Elan Union Market

130 Arsenal StWatertown, MA 02472
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property at 260 Mt Auburn St

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

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260 Mt Auburn St

WatertownMA02472
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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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78-86 Prentiss St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

78-86 Prentiss St

78-86 Prentiss StWatertown, MA 02472
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25 Duval St
$2,000
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$2,000

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25 Duval St

25 Duval StBoston, MA 02135
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$2,103 - $4,885
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530 Western AveBrighton, MA 02135
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property at 80 Trapelo Rd

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

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80 Trapelo Rd

BelmontMA02478
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22-24 Kelley Ct
$2,395 - $3,995
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$2,395 - $3,995

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$2,395 - $3,995
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

22-24 Kelley Ct

22-24 Kelley CtBoston, MA 02135
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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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property at 229 Belmont St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

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229 Belmont St

BelmontMA02478

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The Bradford
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$2,536 - $10,000
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$2,536 - $10,000

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The Bradford

525 Common StBelmont, MA 02478
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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
The BradfordStudio-S1Studio,1BA$2,536

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Watertown, MA

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Watertown area is the $0.27 price per square foot 70 Litchfield St Model at 70 Litchfield St, Unit 1 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value East Watertown apartment is the 34 Antwerp St Model at 34 Antwerp St, Unit 2 starting at $2,900 with a $0.29 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
70 Litchfield St, Unit 170 Litchfield St2BR,1BA$0.27
34 Antwerp St, Unit 234 Antwerp St3BR,1BA$0.29
4 Litchfield St4 Litchfield St3BR,1BA$0.30
15 Litchfield St15 Litchfield St3BR,1BA$0.30
5 Benson St, Unit 25 Benson St3BR,1BA$0.32
12 Leo M Birmingham Pky12 Leo M Birmingham Pky4BR,2BA$0.38
334-336 School St334-336 School St4BR,2BA$1.67
86 Aberdeen Ave, Unit #286 Aberdeen Ave2BR,1BA$1.97
404 Mount Auburn St, Unit 1404 Mount Auburn St3BR,1.5BA$1.65
163 Belmont St, Unit Room163 Belmont St3BR,1BA$0.91

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East Watertown, Watertown, MA

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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 $2,600 at Belmont Street Apartments, 550.

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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