Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watertown Square Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $1,600 (90 Rentals)

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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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20 Clarendon St, Unit 1
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Apr 1

20 Clarendon St, Unit 1

20 Clarendon StWatertown, MA 02472
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property at 24 Aldrich Rd

$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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24 Aldrich Rd

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 155 Spruce St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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155 Spruce St

WatertownMA02472
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11 Fairfield St
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

11 Fairfield St

11 Fairfield StWatertown, MA 02472
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property at 138 Main St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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138 Main St

WatertownMA02472
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Blvd & Bond
$2,543 - $8,728
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$2,543 - $8,728

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Blvd & Bond

88 Arsenal Yards BlvdWatertown, MA 02472
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166 Main
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$2,650 - $3,500
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$2,650 - $3,500

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$2,650 - $3,500
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166 Main

166 Main StWatertown, MA 02472
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property at 8 Berkeley St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

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8 Berkeley St

WatertownMA02472
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52-54 Maplewood St
$2,700
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$2,700

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$2,700
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52-54 Maplewood St

52-54 Maplewood StWatertown, MA 02472
property at 31 Fifield St

$2,700 - $3,500

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$2,700

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$2,700

2 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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31 Fifield 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
property at 12 Nonantum St

$1,650 - $1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

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12 Nonantum St

BostonMA02135
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
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12 Brock St, Unit #4
$2,050
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$2,050

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$2,050
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12 Brock St, Unit #4

12 Brock StBoston, MA 02135
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40 Newton St
$2,100 - $3,000
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$2,100 - $3,000

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$2,100 - $3,000
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

40 Newton St

40 Newton StBoston, MA 02135
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76 Dunboy St
$2,200 - $2,250
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$2,200 - $2,250

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$2,200 - $2,250
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Apr 1

76 Dunboy St

76 Dunboy StBoston, MA 02135
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62 Brock St
$2,300 - $2,800
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$2,300 - $2,800

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$2,300 - $2,800
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

62 Brock St

62 Brock StBoston, MA 02135
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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 March 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watertown Square area is the $0.30 price per square foot 33 Bigelow St Model at 33 Bigelow St, Unit 2 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Watertown Square apartment is the 17 Harriet St Model at 17 Harriet St, Unit 17 starting at $2,700 with a $0.27 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.
33 Bigelow St, Unit 233 Bigelow St3BR,1BA$0.30
17 Harriet St, Unit 1717 Harriet St2BR,1BA$0.27
60 Vineland St, Unit 6060 Vineland St2BR,1.5BA$0.30
22 Fairbanks St, Unit #622 Fairbanks St1BR,1BA$0.27
48 Langley Rd, Unit 148 Langley Rd3BR,1BA$0.26
62 Brock St62 Brock St2BR,1BA$0.28
73 Turner St, Unit #173 Turner St2BR,1BA$0.24
41 Montfern Ave, Unit 241 Montfern Ave2BR,1BA$0.28
70 Beechcroft St, Unit 170 Beechcroft St2BR,1BA$0.24
12 Brock St, Unit #412 Brock St1BR,1BA$0.21

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.

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