Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Watertown Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $1,000 (47 Rentals)

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74 Prentiss St, Unit 2
$2,200
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$2,200

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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

74 Prentiss St, Unit 2

74 Prentiss StWatertown, MA 02472
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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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Elan Union Market
$2,385 - $11,783
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$2,385 - $11,783

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$2,385 - $11,783
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Elan Union Market

130 Arsenal 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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10 Riverside St, Unit 2
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

10 Riverside St, Unit 2

10 Riverside StWatertown, MA 02472
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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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7 Rifle Ct, Unit 7
$2,450
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$2,450

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$2,450
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7 Rifle Ct, Unit 7

7 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
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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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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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$2,000
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25 Duval St

25 Duval StBoston, MA 02135
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60 Homer Ave
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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60 Homer Ave

60 Homer AveCambridge, MA 02138
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60 Homer Ave, Unit 1
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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60 Homer Ave, Unit 1

60 Homer AveCambridge, MA 02138
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60 Homer Ave, Unit 1
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 15

60 Homer Ave, Unit 1

60 Homer AveCambridge, MA 02138
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43 May St, Unit 2
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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43 May St, Unit 2

43 May StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,580 - $4,110
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$2,580 - $4,110

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$2,580 - $4,110
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530 Western AveBrighton, MA 02135
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20 Kelley Ct, Unit 20
$2,595
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$2,595

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$2,595
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20 Kelley Ct, Unit 20

20 Kelley CtBoston, MA 02135
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60 Homer Ave, Unit A
$2,600
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$2,600

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$2,600
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60 Homer Ave, Unit A

60 Homer AveCambridge, MA 02138
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60 Homer Ave
$2,600
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$2,600

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$2,600
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

60 Homer Ave

60 Homer AveCambridge, MA 02138
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60 Homer Ave
$2,600
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$2,600

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$2,600
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

60 Homer Ave

60 Homer AveCambridge, MA 02138
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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
Elan Union MarketStudio (539 SF)Studio,1BA$2,385

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Watertown, MA

As of October 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Watertown area is the $0.28 price per square foot 30 Antwerp St Model at 30 Antwerp St, Unit 1 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value East Watertown apartment is the 15 Litchfield St Model at 15 Litchfield St, Unit 2 starting at $3,000 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
30 Antwerp St, Unit 130 Antwerp St3BR,1BA$0.28
15 Litchfield St, Unit 215 Litchfield St3BR,1BA$0.30
70 Antwerp St, Unit 270 Antwerp St3BR,1BA$0.30
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 243 May St2BR,2BA$0.25

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East Watertown, Watertown, MA

Ranked #4

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the East Watertown Neighborhood in Watertown, MA

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

85 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $2,400 at Riverside Apartments, 8-20.

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