
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watertown West End Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $1,800 (60 Rentals)
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550 Belmont St

River Park Lofts

Hamilton Place

245 Main St

245 Main St

245 Main St

16 Whites Ave

16 Whites Ave

245 Main St
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245 Main St

24 Patten St

32 Whites Ave, Unit E112

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57 Prospect St, Unit 57 Prospect St Apt. B

39 Carey Ave

245 Main St

245 Main St

245 Main St

Whitney Towers

245 Main St
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16 Whites Ave, Unit 66

245 Main St

262 Main St, Unit 44

24 Whites Ave

245 Main St

8 R Riverside St

245 Main St

245 Main St

16 Whites Ave, Unit 35

14 Riverside St
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Riverbend on the Charles

20 Watertown St

8 Riverside St

8 Riverside St

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Elan Union Market

20 Watertown St

20 Watertown St

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269 Lexington St

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532 Belmont St, Unit #21

Charlesbank Apartment Homes
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43 Riverside St, Unit #2

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532 Belmont St, Unit #24

8 Fletcher Ter

10 Riverside St, Unit g2

34 Morton St

20 Riverside St

Riverside Apartments, 8-20

32 Whites Ave

21 York Ave

121 Trapelo Rd, Unit 21
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Watertown West End, Watertown, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Watertown West End?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown West End Studio Apartments | $2,751 | $2,150 | $5,080 |
| Watertown West End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,809 | $1,900 | $5,204 |
| Watertown West End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,330 | $2,295 | $6,339 |
| Watertown West End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,691 | $2,750 | $5,600 |
| Watertown West End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,716 | $3,400 | $3,900 |
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There are currently 60 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Watertown West End Neighborhood of Watertown, MA.
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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. Riverside Apartments, 8-20 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Park Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath (Flat/Affordable) | 1BR,1BA | $2,130 |
| Riverside Apartments, 8-20 | A1U | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| Hamilton Place | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2,275 |
| Riverbend on the Charles | Anderson | Studio,1BA | $2,462 |
| Currents on the Charles | One Bedroom A1D | 1BR,1BA | $2,467 |
| Elan Union Market | Studio (525 SF) | Studio,1BA | $2,537 |
| Charlesbank Apartment Homes | Curtis | Studio,1BA | $2,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watertown West End, MA
As of January 30, 2026 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 137 Trapelo Rd Model at 137 Trapelo Rd, Unit #125-33 starting at $2,300 with a $0.23 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Swetts Ct, Unit 1 | 6 Swetts Ct | 4BR,1.5BA | $0.37 |
| 137 Trapelo Rd, Unit #125-33 | 137 Trapelo Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 532 Belmont St, Unit #24 | 532 Belmont St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 97 White St, Unit 4 | 97 White St | 4BR,2BA | $1.95 |
| 60 Gilbert St, Unit 1 | 60 Gilbert St | 4BR,2BA | $2.33 |
| 21 5th Ave, Unit 21 | 21 5th Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
| 136 Summer St, Unit 2 | 136 Summer St | 3BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| 120 Trapelo Rd | 120 Trapelo Rd | 2BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| 44 Wilson Ave, Unit 1 | 44 Wilson Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.72 |
| River Park Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath (Flat/Affordable) | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
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 Riverbend on the Charles listed at $2,462.
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 $2,400 at Riverside Apartments, 8-20.
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 $3,650.
Expert Rental Resources
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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