Cheap Homes for Rent in Watertown Square Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $900 (54 Rentals)

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property at 71 Fairbanks St

71 Fairbanks St

BostonMA02135
property at 49 Breck Ave

49 Breck Ave, Unit B

49 Breck Ave
BostonMA02135
property at 113 Washington St

113 Washington St, Unit 63

113 Washington St
NewtonMA02458

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property at 357 Faneuil St

357 Faneuil St, Unit 15

357 Faneuil St
BostonMA02135
property at 79 Surrey St

79 Surrey St, Unit 5

79 Surrey St
BostonMA02135
property at 357 Faneuil St

357 Faneuil St, Unit 15

357 Faneuil St
BostonMA02135
property at 214 Market St

214 Market St, Unit 207

214 Market St
BostonMA02135

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property at 360 Market St

360 Market St, Unit 12

360 Market St
BostonMA02135
property at 360 Market St

360 Market St, Unit 12

360 Market St
BostonMA02135
property at 360 Market St

360 Market St, Unit #12

360 Market St
BostonMA02135
property at 69 Parker St

69 Parker St, Unit 2

69 Parker St
WatertownMA02472
property at 72 Prentiss St

72 Prentiss St, Unit 2

72 Prentiss St
WatertownMA02472
property at 447 Centre St

447 Centre St, Unit 204

447 Centre St
NewtonMA02458
property at 49 Bennett St

49 Bennett St, Unit 1

49 Bennett St
BostonMA02135
property at 8 Riverside St

8 Riverside St, Unit 2

8 Riverside St
WatertownMA02472

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property at 164 Galen St

164 Galen St, Unit 46

164 Galen St
WatertownMA02472
property at 147 Spruce St

147 Spruce St, Unit 2

147 Spruce St
WatertownMA02472
property at 214 Market St

214 Market St, Unit 207

214 Market St
BostonMA02135
property at 72 Prentiss St

72 Prentiss St, Unit I-2

72 Prentiss St
WatertownMA02472
property at 361 Faneuil St

361 Faneuil St, Unit 9

361 Faneuil St
BostonMA02135
property at 208 Bigelow St

208 Bigelow St

BostonMA02135
property at 33 Montfern Ave

33 Montfern Ave, Unit 3

33 Montfern Ave
BostonMA02135
property at 20 Hunnewell Ave

20 Hunnewell Ave, Unit 1

20 Hunnewell Ave
BostonMA02135

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Watertown Square, Watertown, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watertown Square, MA

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Watertown Square area is the $0.23 price per square foot 357 Faneuil St Model at 357 Faneuil St, Unit 1 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Watertown Square apartment is the 20 Brock St Model at 20 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.
357 Faneuil St, Unit 1357 Faneuil St2BR,1BA$0.23
20 Brock St, Unit 220 Brock St1BR,1BA$0.22
26 Donnybrook Rd, Unit 226 Donnybrook RdStudio ,1BA$0.20
61-63 Surrey St, Unit 161-63 Surrey St2BR,1BA$0.21
19 Beechcroft St, Unit 419 Beechcroft St1BR,1BA$0.21
26 Arlington St, Unit 126 Arlington StStudio ,1BA$0.20
488 Centre St, Unit 12Y488 Centre St1BR,1BA$0.21
79 Washington St, Unit 1279 Washington StStudio ,1BA$0.21
87 Washington St, Unit 687 Washington StStudio ,1BA$0.21
20 Brock St, Unit 220 Brock St1BR,1BA$0.22

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Watertown Square, Watertown, MA

Ranked #5

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Watertown Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Watertown Square?

There are currently 942 Apartments for Rent in Watertown Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $11,335. There are also 625 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Watertown Square ranging from $900 to $10,000.

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 $900 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,199.

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 $2,500 to $5,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,700 to $5,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,025 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,100.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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