Cheap Homes for Rent in the Watertown Square Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $1,000 (58 Rentals)

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property at 71 Fairbanks St

$1,345

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$1,345

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$1,345

1 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

71 Fairbanks St

BostonMA02135

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property at 86 Prentiss St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

86 Prentiss St, Unit 2

86 Prentiss St
WatertownMA02472
property at 555 Washington St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Sep 1

555 Washington St, Unit 1

555 Washington St
BostonMA02135
property at 17 Fairbanks St

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

17 Fairbanks St

BostonMA02135
property at 63 Arlington St

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

63 Arlington St

BostonMA02135
property at 555 Washington St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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555 Washington St

BostonMA02135
property at 357 Faneuil St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

357 Faneuil St

BostonMA02135
property at 73 Charlesbank Rd

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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73 Charlesbank Rd, Unit 202AZ

73 Charlesbank Rd
NewtonMA02458
property at 20 Brock St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

20 Brock St

BostonMA02135
property at 357 Faneuil St

$2,275

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$2,275

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$2,275

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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357 Faneuil St, Unit 15

357 Faneuil St
BostonMA02135

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property at 357 Faneuil St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Sep 1

357 Faneuil St, Unit 4

357 Faneuil St
BostonMA02135
property at 214 Market St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

214 Market St, Unit 207

214 Market St
BostonMA02135

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property at 17 Matchett St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

17 Matchett St, Unit B

17 Matchett St
BostonMA02135
property at 49 Bennett St

$2,400 - $5,200

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$2,400 - $5,200

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$2,400 - $5,200

2 To 4 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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49 Bennett St

BostonMA02135
property at 8 Riverside St

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

8 Riverside St

WatertownMA02472
property at 385 Washington St

$2,475

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$2,475

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$2,475

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

385 Washington St, Unit 4

385 Washington St
BostonMA02135
property at 50 Langley Rd

$2,495

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$2,495

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$2,495

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

50 Langley Rd, Unit 1

50 Langley Rd
BostonMA02135

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property at 86 Cypress St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

86 Cypress St

WatertownMA02472
property at 2 Cypress Rd

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

2 Cypress Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 61 S Hobart St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

61 S Hobart St, Unit 1

61 S Hobart St
BostonMA02135
property at 34 Foster St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

34 Foster St, Unit 1

34 Foster St
BostonMA02135
property at 22 Foster St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

22 Foster St

BostonMA02135
property at 34 Foster St

$2,350 - $2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

34 Foster St

BostonMA02135

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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 July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watertown Square area is the $0.30 price per square foot 31 N Crescent Circuit Model at 31 N Crescent Circuit, Unit 1z in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Watertown Square apartment is the 62 Brock St Model at 62 Brock St, Unit 2 starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 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.
31 N Crescent Circuit, Unit 1z31 N Crescent Circuit2BR,1BA$0.30
62 Brock St, Unit 262 Brock StStudio ,1BA$0.22
14 Atkins St, Unit 114 Atkins St2BR,1BA$0.29
17 Harriet St, Unit 1717 Harriet St2BR,1BA$0.27
58 Brock St58 Brock St3BR,1BA$0.34
60 Vineland St, Unit 6060 Vineland St2BR,1.5BA$0.30
48 Langley Rd, Unit 148 Langley Rd3BR,1BA$0.26
62 Brock St, Unit 262 Brock St3BR,1BA$0.35
38 Newton St, Unit 138 Newton St3BR,1BA$0.33
39 Turner St, Unit 339 Turner St3BR,1BA$0.30

Frequently Asked Questions about Watertown Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Watertown Square?

There are currently 487 Apartments for Rent in Watertown Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $10,791. There are also 445 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Watertown Square ranging from $1,060 to $9,999.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Watertown Square ranges from $1,060 to $9,999 with an average monthly rent of $3,530.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Watertown Square range from $1,000 to $7,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,495 to $9,999. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,125 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,700.

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