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Watertown, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Watertown, MA

Pricing Updated: 09/18/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Watertown, MA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Watertown Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Watertown West End$4,250$1,850144

Cheapest Available Watertown Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short TermFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watertown, MA

As of September 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Watertown area is the $0.19 price per square foot 592 Cambridge St Model at 592 Cambridge St, Unit 11 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Watertown apartment is the 64 Woodstock Ave Model at 64 Woodstock Ave, Unit 4 starting at $1,895 with a $0.19 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Watertown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
592 Cambridge St, Unit 11592 Cambridge StStudio ,1BA$0.19
64 Woodstock Ave, Unit 464 Woodstock AveStudio ,1BA$0.19
7 Barrows St, Unit 7B7 Barrows StStudio ,1BA$0.19
90 Brainerd Rd, Unit 690 Brainerd RdStudio ,1BA$0.19
166 Kelton St, Unit 36166 Kelton StStudio ,1BA$0.19
99 Warren St, Unit 1699 Warren StStudio ,1BA$0.17
1440 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 121440 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.19
15 Higgins St, Unit A15 Higgins St1BR,1BA$0.18
22 Chiswick Rd, Unit 522 Chiswick RdStudio ,1BA$0.19
38 Linden St38 Linden StStudio ,1BA$0.17

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Frequently Asked Questions about Watertown

What type of rentals are currently available in Watertown?

There are currently 6183 Apartments for Rent in Watertown, MA with pricing that ranges from $375 to $17,000. There are also 4556 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Watertown ranging from $900 to $30,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Watertown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Watertown ranges from $900 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,104.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Watertown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Watertown range from $2,054 to $12,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $12,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,100.

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