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property at 25 Bennett St

25 Bennett St

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49 Breck Ave

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property at 79 Surrey St

79 Surrey St, Unit 5

79 Surrey St
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property at 86 Beechcroft St

86 Beechcroft St

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Watertown Square, Watertown, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Watertown Square Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
457 Centre StStudioStudio,1BA$2,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watertown Square, MA

As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Watertown Square area is the $0.22 price per square foot 549 Washington St Model at 549 Washington St, Unit 1 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Watertown Square apartment is the 72 Prentiss St Model at 72 Prentiss St, Unit 1 starting at $2,350 with a $0.24 price per square foot in the Harvard Square 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.
549 Washington St, Unit 1549 Washington St1BR,1BA$0.22
72 Prentiss St, Unit 172 Prentiss St2BR,1BA$0.24
19 Champney St, Unit #219 Champney St2BR,1BA$0.26
40 Brackett St, Unit 140 Brackett St3BR,1BA$0.25
82 Hunnewell Ave, Unit B82 Hunnewell Ave2BR,1BA$0.25
35 Montfern Ave, Unit 235 Montfern Ave2BR,1BA$0.25
40 Brackett St, Unit 140 Brackett St3BR,1BA$0.25
345 Market St, Unit 2345 Market St3BR,1BA$0.24
62 Hunnewell Ave, Unit B62 Hunnewell Ave2BR,1BA$0.25
70 Cushing St, Unit 170 Cushing St1BR,1BA$0.23

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Frequently Asked Questions about Watertown Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Watertown Square?

There are currently 1435 Apartments for Rent in Watertown Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $11,026. There are also 921 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Watertown Square ranging from $1,125 to $11,500.

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 $11,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,978.

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 $1,100 to $8,686, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $6,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,025.

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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