Cheap Homes for Rent in the Watertown Square Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $1,175 (68 Rentals)

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property at 86 Prentiss St

$1,800 - $2,400

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$1,800

Total Monthly Price
$1,800

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

86 Prentiss St

WatertownMA02472
property at 555 Washington St

$1,850

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$1,850

Total Monthly Price
$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Sep 1

555 Washington St, Unit 1

555 Washington St
BostonMA02135
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

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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 Now

86 Prentiss St, Unit 2

86 Prentiss St
WatertownMA02472
property at 22 Brock St

$2,150

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$2,150

Total Monthly Price
$2,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

22 Brock St

BostonMA02135
property at 97 Summer St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

97 Summer St

WatertownMA02472
property at 23 Brock St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

23 Brock St

BostonMA02135
property at 18 Brock St

$2,200

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$2,200

Total Monthly Price
$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

18 Brock St

BostonMA02135
property at 357 Faneuil St

$2,200

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$2,200

Total Monthly Price
$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

357 Faneuil St

BostonMA02135
property at 30 Brock St

$2,200

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Base Rent
$2,200

Total Monthly Price
$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

30 Brock St

BostonMA02135

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property at 17 Matchett St

$2,200

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$2,200

Total Monthly Price
$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

17 Matchett St, Unit B

17 Matchett St
BostonMA02135
property at 20 Brock St

$2,200 - $2,250

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$2,200

Total Monthly Price
$2,200

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

20 Brock St

BostonMA02135
property at 357 Faneuil St

$2,275

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

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Base Rent
$2,275

Total Monthly Price
$2,275

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

357 Faneuil St, Unit 15

357 Faneuil St
BostonMA02135
property at 357 Faneuil St

$2,300

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$2,300

Total Monthly Price
$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Sep 1

357 Faneuil St, Unit 4

357 Faneuil St
BostonMA02135
property at 352 Market St

$2,300

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$2,300

Total Monthly Price
$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

352 Market St

BostonMA02135

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property at 24 Whites Ave

$2,300 - $2,725

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$2,300

Total Monthly Price
$2,300

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

24 Whites Ave

WatertownMA02472
property at 47 Coolidge Hill Rd

$2,350

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$2,350

Total Monthly Price
$2,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

47 Coolidge Hill Rd

WatertownMA02472
property at 215 Parsons St

$2,400

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$2,400

Total Monthly Price
$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

215 Parsons St

BostonMA02135
property at 108 Washington St

$2,400

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$2,400

Total Monthly Price
$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Sep 1

108 Washington St, Unit B

108 Washington St
BostonMA02135
property at 214 Market St

$2,400

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Base Rent
$2,400

Total Monthly Price
$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 8 Riverside St

$2,450

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$2,450

Total Monthly Price
$2,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

8 Riverside St

WatertownMA02472
property at 50 Langley Rd

$2,495

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$2,495

Total Monthly Price
$2,495

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

50 Langley Rd, Unit 1

50 Langley Rd
BostonMA02135
property at 61 S Hobart St

$2,500

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$2,500

Total Monthly Price
$2,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

61 S Hobart St, Unit 1

61 S Hobart St
BostonMA02135
property at 86 Cypress St

$2,500

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$2,500

Total Monthly Price
$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

86 Cypress St

WatertownMA02472
property at 208 Bigelow St

$2,500

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

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$2,500

Total Monthly Price
$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

208 Bigelow St

BostonMA02135
property at 121 Tremont St

$2,500

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

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$2,500

Total Monthly Price
$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

121 Tremont St, Unit 420

121 Tremont St
BostonMA02135
property at 41 Hobart St

$2,500

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$2,500

Total Monthly Price
$2,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Sep 1

41 Hobart 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
457 Centre Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watertown Square, MA

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watertown Square area is the $0.36 price per square foot 172 Bigelow St Model at 172 Bigelow St, Unit 2 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $3,595. 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.
172 Bigelow St, Unit 2172 Bigelow St4BR,2BA$0.36
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
62 Brock St, Unit 262 Brock St3BR,1BA$0.35
38 Newton St, Unit 138 Newton St3BR,1BA$0.33
58 Brock St, Unit #358 Brock St3BR,1BA$0.35
40 Newton St40 Newton St3BR,1BA$0.39

Frequently Asked Questions about Watertown Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Watertown Square?

There are currently 347 Apartments for Rent in Watertown Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,350 to $11,194. There are also 473 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Watertown Square ranging from $1,175 to $6,250.

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 $1,175 to $6,250 with an average monthly rent of $3,431.

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 $7,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,495 to $5,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,175 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.

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