
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Watertown Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $1,000 (35 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Watertown area of Watertown.


20 Riverside St, Unit 3-3

16 Templeton Pkwy

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83 Arsenal St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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102 Mount Auburn St

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5 Rifle Ct, Unit 1, Unit 1

180 N Beacon St, Unit 3

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Elan Union Market
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260 Mt Auburn St

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37 Cottage St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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11 Fairfield St

8 Riverside St, Unit 3-2

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785 Mount Auburn St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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532 Belmont St, Unit #21, Unit #21

20 Riverside St, Unit 3-2

Riverside Apartments, 8-20
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78-86 Prentiss St

Belmont Street Apartments, 550

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163 Belmont St, Unit Room, Unit Room

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25 Duval St

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Radius

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48 Litchfield St, Unit 2, Unit 2

66 Homer Ave, Unit 201

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9 Charlesbank Rd, Unit 4, Unit 4
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80 Trapelo Rd

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18-20 Kelley Ct

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22-24 Kelley Ct

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24 Kelley Ct, Unit 24, Unit 24

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26 Jefferson St

229 Belmont St

35 Waverly St

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65 S Waverly St, Unit #2, Unit #2
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The Bradford

26 Waverly St, Unit 304

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10 Kelley Ct, Unit C, Unit C
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 | $3,328 | $1,850 | $8,270 |
| East Watertown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,409 | $2,000 | $9,710 |
| East Watertown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,713 | $2,300 | $9,825 |
| East Watertown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,846 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| East Watertown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,559 | $3,700 | $6,600 |
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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 |
| The Bradford | Studio-S1 | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Litchfield St, Unit 1 | 70 Litchfield St | 2BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 34 Antwerp St, Unit 2 | 34 Antwerp St | 3BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 4 Litchfield St | 4 Litchfield St | 3BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 15 Litchfield St | 15 Litchfield St | 3BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 5 Benson St, Unit 2 | 5 Benson St | 3BR,1BA | $0.32 |
| 12 Leo M Birmingham Pky | 12 Leo M Birmingham Pky | 4BR,2BA | $0.38 |
| 334-336 School St | 334-336 School St | 4BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| 86 Aberdeen Ave, Unit #2 | 86 Aberdeen Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| 404 Mount Auburn St, Unit 1 | 404 Mount Auburn St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.65 |
| 163 Belmont St, Unit Room | 163 Belmont St | 3BR,1BA | $0.91 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Watertown, Watertown, MA
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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 $2,600 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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