Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watertown Square Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $1,000 (39 Rentals)

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property at 16 Templeton Pkwy

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

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16 Templeton Pkwy

WatertownMA02472
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83 Arsenal St, Unit 1
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

83 Arsenal St, Unit 1

83 Arsenal StWatertown, MA 02472
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5 Rifle Ct, Unit 1
$2,350
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$2,350

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$2,350
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

5 Rifle Ct, Unit 1

5 Rifle CtWatertown, MA 02472
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property at 260 Mt Auburn St

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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260 Mt Auburn St

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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78-86 Prentiss St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

78-86 Prentiss St

78-86 Prentiss StWatertown, MA 02472
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163 Belmont St, Unit Room
$1,000
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$1,000

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$1,000
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163 Belmont St, Unit Room

163 Belmont StBelmont, MA 02478
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property at 34 Arlington St

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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34 Arlington St

BostonMA02135
property at 13 Nonantum Pl

$1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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13 Nonantum Pl

NewtonMA02458

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property at 392 Washington St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

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392 Washington St

BostonMA02135
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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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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 Jun 1

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 Jun 1

76 Dunboy St

76 Dunboy StBoston, MA 02135
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property at 109-111 Tremont St

$2,350 - $2,600

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$2,350

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$2,350

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109-111 Tremont St

BostonMA02135
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26 Jefferson St
$2,400 - $2,480
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$2,400 - $2,480

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$2,400 - $2,480
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

26 Jefferson St

26 Jefferson StNewton, MA 02458
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property at 3 Allen Rd

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

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3 Allen Rd

BostonMA02135
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62 Brock St
$2,500 - $3,100
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$2,500 - $3,100

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$2,500 - $3,100
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

62 Brock St

62 Brock StBoston, MA 02135
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109-111 Tremont Street
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

109-111 Tremont Street

109 Tremont StBrighton, MA 02135
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Park Steet Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Steet Apartments

40-46 Park StNewton, MA 02458
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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 May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watertown Square area is the $0.26 price per square foot 48 Langley Rd Model at 48 Langley Rd, Unit 1 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Watertown Square apartment is the 15 Cresthill Rd Model at 15 Cresthill Rd, Unit 1 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.
48 Langley Rd, Unit 148 Langley Rd3BR,1BA$0.26
15 Cresthill Rd, Unit 115 Cresthill Rd2BR,1BA$0.27
17 Harriet St, Unit 1717 Harriet St2BR,1BA$0.27
22 Fairbanks St, Unit #622 Fairbanks St1BR,1BA$0.27
39 Brooksdale Rd, Unit 139 Brooksdale Rd2BR,1BA$0.28
60 Vineland St, Unit 6060 Vineland St2BR,1.5BA$0.30
31 N Crescent Circuit, Unit 1z31 N Crescent Circuit2BR,1BA$0.30
39 Turner St, Unit #339 Turner St3BR,1BA$0.32
54 Donnybrook Rd, Unit 154 Donnybrook Rd3BR,1BA$0.32
38 Newton St, Unit 138 Newton St3BR,1BA$0.33

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 $2,675 at 166 Main.

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 $2,600 at 805 Mount Auburn St.

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