Cheap Homes for Rent in Watertown Square Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $900 (44 Rentals)

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property at 71 Fairbanks St

71 Fairbanks St

BostonMA02135

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property at 360 Market St

360 Market St

BostonMA02135

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property at 36 Brock St

36 Brock St, Unit 2

36 Brock St
BostonMA02135

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Watertown Square, Watertown, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Watertown Square Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
457 Centre St1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watertown Square, MA

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Watertown Square area is the $0.19 price per square foot 30 Bentley St Model at 30 Bentley St, Unit 3 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Watertown Square apartment is the 61-63 Surrey St Model at 61-63 Surrey St, Unit 1 starting at $2,100 with a $0.21 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.
30 Bentley St, Unit 330 Bentley StStudio ,1BA$0.19
61-63 Surrey St, Unit 161-63 Surrey St2BR,1BA$0.21
549 Washington St, Unit 1549 Washington St1BR,1BA$0.22
345 Market St, Unit 2345 Market St3BR,1BA$0.24
40 Brackett St, Unit 140 Brackett St3BR,1BA$0.25
48 Langley Rd, Unit 148 Langley Rd3BR,1BA$0.26
43 Bigelow St, Unit 343 Bigelow St2BR,1BA$0.27
17 Harriet St, Unit 1717 Harriet St2BR,1BA$0.27
554 Washington St, Unit 1554 Washington St2BR,1BA$0.28
37 Harriet St, Unit 237 Harriet St2BR,1BA$0.28

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Frequently Asked Questions about Watertown Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Watertown Square?

There are currently 1547 Apartments for Rent in Watertown Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,050 to $10,583. There are also 991 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Watertown Square ranging from $950 to $11,000.

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 $950 to $11,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,290.

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 $2,350 to $10,583, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,025 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.

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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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