Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watertown Square Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $1,100 (59 Rentals)

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property at 13 N Park St

$1,949

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$1,949

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$1,949

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13 N Park St

WatertownMA02472
property at 56 Prentiss St

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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56 Prentiss St

WatertownMA02472
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Elan Union Market
$2,156 - $7,359
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$2,156 - $7,359

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$2,156 - $7,359
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Elan Union Market

130 Arsenal StWatertown, MA 02472
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property at 24 Patten St

$2,295 - $2,450

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$2,295

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$2,295

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24 Patten St

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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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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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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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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90 Fayette St
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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90 Fayette St

90 Fayette StWatertown, MA 02472
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property at 8 Irma Ave

$2,400

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$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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property at 20 Birch Rd

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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20 Birch Rd

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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property at 27 Quimby St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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27 Quimby St

WatertownMA02472

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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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78-86 Prentiss St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

78-86 Prentiss St

78-86 Prentiss StWatertown, MA 02472
property at 6 Harriet St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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6 Harriet St

BostonMA02135
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78 Turner St, Unit B
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Feb 1, 2026

78 Turner St, Unit B

78 Turner StBoston, MA 02135
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2 Champney St, Unit 1
$2,050
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$2,050

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$2,050
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2 Champney St, Unit 1

2 Champney StBoston, MA 02135
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property at 2 Champney St

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

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2 Champney St

BostonMA02135
property at 121 Tremont St

$2,150 - $2,900

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$2,150

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$2,150

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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121 Tremont St

BostonMA02135

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20 Brock St, Unit 2
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
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20 Brock St, Unit 2

20 Brock StBoston, MA 02135
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property at 649 Washington St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

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649 Washington St

BostonMA02135
property at 71-73-73 Turner St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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71-73-73 Turner St

BostonMA02135

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Watertown Square, Watertown, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Watertown Square Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
805 Mount Auburn StStudioStudio,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watertown Square, MA

As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Watertown Square area is the $0.22 price per square foot 20 Brock St Model at 20 Brock St, Unit 2 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Watertown Square apartment is the 62 Brock St Model at 62 Brock St, Unit 2 starting at $2,800 with a $0.28 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Watertown Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
20 Brock St, Unit 220 Brock St1BR,1BA$0.22
62 Brock St, Unit 262 Brock St2BR,1BA$0.28
14 Atkins St, Unit 114 Atkins St1BR,1BA$0.23
14 Atkins St, Unit 114 Atkins St2BR,1BA$0.28
17 Harriet St, Unit 1717 Harriet St2BR,1BA$0.27
22 Fairbanks St, Unit #622 Fairbanks St1BR,1BA$0.27
48 Langley Rd, Unit 148 Langley Rd3BR,1BA$0.26
62 Brock St, Unit W1262 Brock St2BR,1BA$0.28
72 Prentiss St, Unit #272 Prentiss St2BR,1BA$0.24
73 Turner St, Unit #173 Turner St2BR,1BA$0.24

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Watertown Square, Watertown, MA

Ranked #5

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Watertown Square Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Watertown Square?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Watertown Square is at 805 Mount Auburn St listed at $1,850.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Watertown Square Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Watertown Square Apartment is $2,300 at 457 Centre Street.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Watertown Square Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Watertown Square is starting from $2,400 at Riverside Apartments, 8-20.

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