Cheap Homes for Rent in Watertown Square Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $1,100 (39 Rentals)

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property at 71 Fairbanks St

$1,410

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$1,410

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$1,410

1 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 31

71 Fairbanks St

BostonMA02135

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property at 461 Washington St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

461 Washington St, Unit 104

461 Washington St
BostonMA02135
property at 38 Beechcroft St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

38 Beechcroft 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 Now

357 Faneuil 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 Rentals

Available Sep 1

555 Washington St

BostonMA02135
property at 17 Fairbanks St

$2,220

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$2,220

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$2,220

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

17 Fairbanks 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

Available Now

357 Faneuil St, Unit 15

357 Faneuil St
BostonMA02135

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property at 101 Summer St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

101 Summer St

WatertownMA02472
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

Available Now

49 Bennett St

BostonMA02135
property at 53 Brackett St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Sep 1

53 Brackett St

BostonMA02135
property at 1 Cypress Rd

$2,400

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$2,400

Total Monthly Price
$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

1 Cypress Rd, Unit 101

1 Cypress Rd
BostonMA02135
property at 555 Washington St

$2,400

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$2,400

Total Monthly Price
$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Jul 1

555 Washington St

BostonMA02135

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property at 29 Charlesbank Rd

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

29 Charlesbank Rd

NewtonMA02458
property at 385 Washington St

$2,475

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$2,475

Total Monthly Price
$2,475

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

385 Washington St, Unit 4

385 Washington St
BostonMA02135
property at 2 Cypress Rd

$2,500

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$2,500

Total Monthly Price
$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

2 Cypress Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 555 Washington St

$2,500

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$2,500

Total Monthly Price
$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Sep 1

555 Washington St

BostonMA02135
property at 361 Faneuil St

$2,500

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$2,500

Total Monthly Price
$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Sep 1

361 Faneuil St

BostonMA02135
property at 302 Washington St

$2,500

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$2,500

Total Monthly Price
$2,500

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

302 Washington St, Unit 4

302 Washington St
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

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 28, 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 Watertown Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Watertown Square?

There are currently 503 Apartments for Rent in Watertown Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $10,666. There are also 392 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Watertown Square ranging from $1,125 to $12,500.

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 $1,125 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,852.

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 $10,666, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,125 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,000.

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