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

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Elan Union Market
$2,274 - $6,339
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$2,274 - $6,339

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Elan Union Market

130 Arsenal StWatertown, MA 02472
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property at 24 Patten St

$2,295

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$2,295

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$2,295

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24 Patten St

WatertownMA02472
property at 20 Birch Rd

$2,300

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$2,300

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20 Birch Rd

WatertownMA02472
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74 Prentiss St, Unit #1
$2,350
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$2,350

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$2,350
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74 Prentiss St, Unit #1

74 Prentiss StWatertown, MA 02472
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20 Clarendon St, Unit 1
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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20 Clarendon St, Unit 1

20 Clarendon StWatertown, MA 02472
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72 Prentiss St, Unit #2
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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72 Prentiss St, Unit #2

72 Prentiss StWatertown, MA 02472
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7 Rifle Ct, 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

7 Rifle CtWatertown, MA 02472
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property at 8 Irma Ave

$2,400

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$2,400

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8 Irma Ave

WatertownMA02472
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5 Rifle Ct, 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

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
property at 158 Hillside Rd

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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158 Hillside Rd

WatertownMA02472

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532 Belmont St, Unit #24
$2,600
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$2,600

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$2,600
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532 Belmont St, Unit #24

532 Belmont StWatertown, MA 02472
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property at 8 Berkeley St

$2,600

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$2,600

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8 Berkeley 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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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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54 Park Ave, Unit 111
$2,150
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$2,150

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54 Park Ave, Unit 111

54 Park AveCambridge, MA 02138
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The Bradford
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$2,241 - $15,087
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$2,241 - $15,087

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$2,241 - $15,087
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The Bradford

525 Common StBelmont, MA 02478
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60 Homer Ave, Unit A
$2,300
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$2,300

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60 Homer Ave, Unit A

60 Homer AveCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,386 - $4,885
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$2,386 - $4,885

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$2,386 - $4,885
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530 Western AveBrighton, MA 02135
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1550 on the Charles
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$2,387 - $5,859
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$2,387 - $5,859

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1550 on the Charles

1550 Soldiers Field RdBoston, MA 02135
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43 May St, Unit #G3
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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43 May St, Unit #G3

43 May StCambridge, MA 02138
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East Watertown, Watertown, MA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
805 Mount Auburn StStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
The Bradford1 Bed/1 Bath-A11BR,1BA$2,241
Elan Union MarketStudio (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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
35 Waverly St, Unit 135 Waverly St3BR,1BA$0.30
35 Waverly St, Unit 135 Waverly St3BR,1BA$0.30
25 Lothrop St, Unit 125 Lothrop St2BR,1BA$0.28
72 Prentiss St, Unit #272 Prentiss St2BR,1BA$0.24
532 Belmont St, Unit #24532 Belmont St1BR,1BA$0.26
60 Homer Ave, Unit 160 Homer Ave1BR,1BA$0.23
43 May St, Unit #G343 May St2BR,2BA$0.24
93 Hillside Rd, Unit 2A93 Hillside Rd2BR,1BA$0.30
54 Park Ave, Unit 11154 Park Ave1BR,1BA$0.22
32 Litchfield St, Unit 132 Litchfield St3BR,1BA$0.29

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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
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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 $2,241 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.

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