Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watertown West End Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $1,800 (51 Rentals)

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property at 1 Hilltop Rd

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1 Hilltop Rd

WatertownMA02472
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Elan Union Market
$2,156 - $7,366
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$2,156 - $7,366

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$2,156 - $7,366
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Elan Union Market

130 Arsenal StWatertown, MA 02472
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property at 24 Patten St

$2,295 - $2,450

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$2,295

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$2,295

2 Bedroom Rentals

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24 Patten St

WatertownMA02472
property at 133 Warren 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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133 Warren St, Unit 5

133 Warren St
WatertownMA02472

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property at 39 Carey Ave

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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39 Carey Ave

WatertownMA02472
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Bell Watertown
$2,380 - $6,412
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$2,380 - $6,412

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$2,380 - $6,412
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Bell Watertown

100 Woodview WayWatertown, MA 02472
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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
property at 16 Whites Ave

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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16 Whites Ave, Unit 35

16 Whites Ave
WatertownMA02472
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90 Fayette St
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

90 Fayette St

90 Fayette StWatertown, MA 02472
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property at 345 Pleasant St

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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345 Pleasant St

WatertownMA02472

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property at 33 Evans St

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

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33 Evans St

WatertownMA02472
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Watertown Square
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$2,589 - $4,334
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$2,475 - $4,220
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$114

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$2,589 - $4,334
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Watertown Square

20 Watertown StWatertown, MA 02472
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166 Main
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$2,600 - $3,700
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$2,600 - $3,700

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$2,600 - $3,700
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166 Main

166 Main StWatertown, MA 02472
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269 Lexington St
$2,600
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$2,600

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$2,600
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269 Lexington St

269 Lexington StWatertown, MA 02472
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532 Belmont St, Unit #24
$2,600
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$2,600

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$2,600
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532 Belmont St, Unit #24

532 Belmont StWatertown, MA 02472
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property at 166 Main St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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166 Main St

WatertownMA02472

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property at 43 Riverside St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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43 Riverside St, Unit #2

43 Riverside St
WatertownMA02472
property at 8 Fletcher Ter

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8 Fletcher Ter

WatertownMA02472
property at 32 Whites Ave

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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32 Whites Ave

WatertownMA02472
property at 21 York Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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21 York Ave

WatertownMA02472
property at 121 Trapelo Rd

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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121 Trapelo Rd, Unit 21

121 Trapelo Rd
BelmontMA02478
property at 125 Trapelo Rd

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

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125 Trapelo Rd, Unit 21

125 Trapelo Rd
BelmontMA02478

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property at 175 Trapelo Rd

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

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175 Trapelo Rd, Unit 21

175 Trapelo Rd
BelmontMA02478
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137 Trapelo Rd, Unit #125-33
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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137 Trapelo Rd, Unit #125-33

137 Trapelo RdBelmont, MA 02478
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Currents on the Charles
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$2,339 - $2,957
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$2,324 - $2,942
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$15

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$2,339 - $2,957
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Currents on the Charles

36 River StWaltham, MA 02453
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property at 56 Creeley Rd

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

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56 Creeley Rd

BelmontMA02478
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44 Wilson Ave, Unit 2
$2,450
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$2,450

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$2,450
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44 Wilson Ave, Unit 2

44 Wilson AveBelmont, MA 02478
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The Bradford
$2,480 - $12,333
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$2,480 - $12,333

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$2,480 - $12,333
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The Bradford

525 Common StBelmont, MA 02478
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property at 22-24-24 Slade St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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22-24-24 Slade St

BelmontMA02478
property at 125 Trapelo Rd

$2,100 - $2,700

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$2,100

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$2,100

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125 Trapelo Rd

BelmontMA02478

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Cheapest Available Watertown West End Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Watertown West End area of Watertown, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at River Park Lofts priced from $2,130. Hamilton Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,250. Here are the most affordable Watertown West End apartments for rent in Watertown, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Park Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath (Flat/Affordable)1BR,1BA$2,130
Hamilton Place1BR1BR,1BA$2,250
Currents on the CharlesOne Bedroom A1C1BR,1BA$2,339
Bell Watertown#2-218 Belcourt1BR,1BA$2,380
Riverside Apartments, 8-20B1U2BR,1BA$2,400
Elan Union MarketOne Bedroom One Bathroom (809 SF)1BR,1BA$2,444
Charlesbank Apartment HomesCurtisStudio,1BA$2,449

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watertown West End, MA

As of December 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Watertown West End area is the $0.37 price per square foot 6 Swetts Ct Model at 6 Swetts Ct, Unit 1 in the in the West End neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value Watertown West End apartment is the 141 Edenfield Ave Model at 141 Edenfield Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,800 with a $0.28 price per square foot in the Rock Meadow neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Watertown West End apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6 Swetts Ct, Unit 16 Swetts Ct4BR,1.5BA$0.37
141 Edenfield Ave, Unit 1141 Edenfield Ave3BR,2BA$0.28
139 Edenfield Ave, Unit 1139 Edenfield Ave3BR,2BA$0.28
137 Trapelo Rd, Unit #125-33137 Trapelo Rd1BR,1BA$0.23
532 Belmont St, Unit #24532 Belmont St1BR,1BA$0.26
97 White St, Unit 497 White St4BR,2BA$1.95
Watermills3 bed/ 2 bath C3BR,2BA$2.64
60 Gilbert St, Unit 160 Gilbert St4BR,2BA$2.33
136 Summer St, Unit 2136 Summer St3BR,1BA$2.67
90 Fayette St90 Fayette St3BR,1BA$2.00

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Watertown West End Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Watertown West End?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Watertown West End is at Charlesbank Apartment Homes listed at $2,449.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Watertown West End Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Watertown West End Apartment is $2,130 at River Park Lofts.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Watertown West End Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Watertown West End is starting from $2,350 at River Park Lofts.

What is the most affordable Watertown West End Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Watertown West End Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at River Park Lofts and starts from $3,740.

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