Cheap Homes for Rent in Watertown Square Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $700 (38 Rentals)

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property at 7 Justin Rd

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7 Justin Rd

BostonMA02135

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property at 365 Faneuil St

$1,900

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$1,900

Total Monthly Price
$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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365 Faneuil St, Unit 2

365 Faneuil St
BostonMA02135
property at 15 Beechcroft St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15 Beechcroft St

BostonMA02135
property at 2 Mapleton St

$2,150

Plus Fees

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2 Mapleton St, Unit 1

2 Mapleton St
BostonMA02135
property at 113 Washington St

$2,195

Total Monthly Price7 Month Lease Term

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$2,195

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$2,195

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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113 Washington St, Unit 63

113 Washington St
NewtonMA02458
property at 72 Prentiss St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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72 Prentiss St, Unit 2

72 Prentiss St
WatertownMA02472

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property at 79 Surrey St

$2,275

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$2,275

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$2,275

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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79 Surrey St, Unit 5

79 Surrey 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
property at 214 Market St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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214 Market St, Unit 207

214 Market St
BostonMA02135
property at 361 Faneuil St

$2,300

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$2,300

Total Monthly Price
$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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361 Faneuil St, Unit 12

361 Faneuil St
BostonMA02135
property at 12 Keenan St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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12 Keenan St

WatertownMA02472
property at 357 Faneuil St

$2,350

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$2,350

Total Monthly Price
$2,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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357 Faneuil St

BostonMA02135
property at 100 Summer St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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100 Summer St, Unit 1-2

100 Summer St
WatertownMA02472

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property at 461 Washington St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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461 Washington St

BostonMA02135
property at 21 Oxford Cir

$2,495

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$2,495

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$2,495

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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21 Oxford Cir

BelmontMA02478
property at 147 Spruce St

$2,495

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$2,495

Total Monthly Price
$2,495

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

147 Spruce St, Unit 2

147 Spruce St
WatertownMA02472
property at 214 Market St

$2,500

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$2,500

Total Monthly Price
$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

214 Market St, Unit 207

214 Market St
BostonMA02135
property at 72 Prentiss St

$2,500

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$2,500

Total Monthly Price
$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

72 Prentiss St, Unit I-2

72 Prentiss St
WatertownMA02472
property at 365 Faneuil St

$2,500

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$2,500

Total Monthly Price
$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

365 Faneuil St, Unit 12

365 Faneuil St
BostonMA02135
property at 357 Faneuil St

$2,500

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$2,500

Total Monthly Price
$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

357 Faneuil St, Unit 5

357 Faneuil St
BostonMA02135

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property at 23 Park Rd

$2,500

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$2,500

Total Monthly Price
$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

23 Park Rd

BelmontMA02478
property at 206 School St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

206 School St

WatertownMA02472

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 31, 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

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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 522 Apartments for Rent in Watertown Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,150 to $8,500. There are also 390 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Watertown Square ranging from $730 to $7,850.

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 $730 to $7,850 with an average monthly rent of $3,822.

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 $2,400 to $4,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $5,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $875 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,800.

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