Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watertown West End Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $1,100 (54 Rentals)

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Elan Union Market
$2,388 - $11,422
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$2,388 - $11,422

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Elan Union Market

130 Arsenal StWatertown, MA 02472
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Watermills
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$2,400 - $4,250
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$2,400 - $4,250

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$2,400 - $4,250
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Watermills

350 Pleasant StWatertown, MA 02472
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property at 8 Riverside St

$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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8 Riverside St

WatertownMA02472
property at 16 Whites Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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16 Whites Ave, Unit 23

16 Whites Ave
WatertownMA02472

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property at 250 Main St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Oct 1

250 Main St, Unit A

250 Main St
WatertownMA02472
property at 550 Belmont St

$2,550

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$2,550

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$2,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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550 Belmont St

WatertownMA02472
property at 29 Aldrich Rd

$2,550

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$2,550

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$2,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

29 Aldrich Rd, Unit 1

29 Aldrich Rd
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
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166 Main
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$2,625 - $2,750
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$2,625 - $2,750

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$2,625 - $2,750
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

166 Main

166 Main StWatertown, MA 02472
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property at 14 Riverside St

$2,675

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$2,675

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$2,675

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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14 Riverside St

WatertownMA02472
property at 45 Aldrich Rd

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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45 Aldrich Rd

WatertownMA02472

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property at 20 Chester 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

20 Chester St

WatertownMA02472
property at 100 Summer St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

100 Summer St

WatertownMA02472
property at 109 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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109 Warren St

WatertownMA02472
property at 550 Belmont St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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550 Belmont St

WatertownMA02472
property at 16 Whites Ave

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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16 Whites Ave

WatertownMA02472
property at 245 Main St

$2,700 - $2,975

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$2,700

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$2,700

2 Bedroom Rentals

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245 Main St

WatertownMA02472
property at 43 Burnham St

$2,500 - $2,800

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

43 Burnham St

BelmontMA02478

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property at 125 Trapelo Rd

$2,595

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$2,595

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$2,595

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 31

125 Trapelo Rd, Unit 12

125 Trapelo Rd
BelmontMA02478
property at 151 Grove St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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151 Grove St

WalthamMA02453
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Currents on the Charles
$2,653 - $4,083
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$2,638 - $4,068
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$2,653 - $4,083
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 7

Currents on the Charles

36 River StWaltham, MA 02453
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property at 125 Trapelo Rd

$2,695

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$2,695

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$2,695

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

125 Trapelo Rd, Unit 16

125 Trapelo Rd
BelmontMA02478
property at 13 Dalby St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

13 Dalby St

NewtonMA02458
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13 Dalby St, Unit 1
$2,700
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$2,700

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$2,700
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

13 Dalby St, Unit 1

13 Dalby StNewton, MA 02458
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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 $2,240. Hamilton Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,350. 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/Income-Restricted)1BR,1BA$2,240
Hamilton Place1BR1BR,1BA$2,350
Watermills1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,400
Elan Union MarketOne Bedroom One Bathroom (720 SF)1BR,1BA$2,608
166 MainStudios BStudio,1BA$2,625
Charlesbank Apartment HomesCharlieStudio,1BA$2,799
River Birch at WatertownDesign 1D1BR,1BA$2,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watertown West End, MA

As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watertown West End area is the $0.28 price per square foot 8 Homer St Model at 8 Homer St in the in the West End neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Watertown West End apartment is the 162 Beech St Model at 162 Beech St, Unit NA starting at $4,300 with a $2.61 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.
8 Homer St8 Homer St3BR,1BA$0.28
162 Beech St, Unit NA162 Beech St4BR,2BA$2.61
65 Olcott St, Unit 165 Olcott St2BR,1BA$1.88
22 Chandler St, Unit 222 Chandler St3BR,2BA$2.84
Watertown MewsB22BR,2BA$2.95
71 Edenfield Ave, Unit 171 Edenfield Ave2BR,1BA$2.55
56 California St, Unit 56 California Street56 California St2BR,1BA$2.73
71 Edenfield Ave, Unit 171 Edenfield Ave2BR,1BA$2.55
Hamilton Place2BR2BR,1BA$3.11
River Park LoftsStudio, 1 Bath (Live/Work)Studio ,1BA$3.14

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 River Park Lofts listed at $2,500.

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 $2,240 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 $3,360.

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