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

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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550 Belmont St

WatertownMA02472
property at 16 Whites Ave

$2,200 - $2,800

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$2,200

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$2,200

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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16 Whites Ave

WatertownMA02472

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property at 24 Patten St

$2,295

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$2,295

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$2,295

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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24 Patten St

WatertownMA02472
property at 32 Whites Ave

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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32 Whites Ave, Unit E112

32 Whites Ave
WatertownMA02472
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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property at 262 Main St

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Mar 1

262 Main St, Unit 44

262 Main 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
property at 14 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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14 Riverside St

WatertownMA02472

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Elan Union Market
$2,537 - $6,339
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$2,537 - $6,339

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 4

Elan Union Market

130 Arsenal 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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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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532 Belmont St, Unit #24
$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 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 10 Riverside St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Mar 1

10 Riverside St, Unit g2

10 Riverside St
WatertownMA02472
property at 34 Morton 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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34 Morton St

WatertownMA02472
property at 32 Whites Ave

$2,300 - $2,450

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom Rentals

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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

Available Mar 1

121 Trapelo Rd, Unit 21

121 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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Park Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath (Flat/Affordable)1BR,1BA$2,130
Riverside Apartments, 8-20A1U1BR,1BA$2,250
Hamilton Place1BR1BR,1BA$2,275
Riverbend on the CharlesAndersonStudio,1BA$2,462
Currents on the CharlesOne Bedroom A1D1BR,1BA$2,467
Elan Union MarketStudio (525 SF)Studio,1BA$2,537
Charlesbank Apartment HomesCurtisStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6 Swetts Ct, Unit 16 Swetts Ct4BR,1.5BA$0.37
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
60 Gilbert St, Unit 160 Gilbert St4BR,2BA$2.33
21 5th Ave, Unit 2121 5th Ave2BR,2BA$2.79
136 Summer St, Unit 2136 Summer St3BR,1BA$2.67
120 Trapelo Rd120 Trapelo Rd2BR,1BA$2.80
44 Wilson Ave, Unit 144 Wilson Ave2BR,1BA$2.72
River Park Lofts1 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.

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