Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watertown West End Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $1,700 (44 Rentals)

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property at 26 Carey Ave

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

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26 Carey Ave, Unit 3

26 Carey Ave
WatertownMA02472
property at 133 Warren St

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

133 Warren St, Unit #1

133 Warren St
WatertownMA02472

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property at 8R Riverside 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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8R Riverside St, Unit 1-3

8R Riverside St
WatertownMA02472
property at 38 Carey Ave

$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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38 Carey Ave, Unit 3

38 Carey Ave
WatertownMA02472
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
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62 Lexington St, Unit 2
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

62 Lexington St, Unit 2

62 Lexington StWatertown, MA 02472
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property at 38 Carey Ave

$2,400 - $2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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38 Carey Ave

WatertownMA02472

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Elan Union Market
$2,518 - $10,665
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$2,518 - $10,665

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130 Arsenal StWatertown, MA 02472
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property at 100 Summer St

$2,550

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$2,550

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$2,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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100 Summer St

WatertownMA02472
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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 240 Sycamore St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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240 Sycamore St

WatertownMA02472
property at 245 Main St

$2,100 - $2,700

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$2,100

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$2,100

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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245 Main St

WatertownMA02472
property at 101 Summer St

$2,200 - $2,300

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom Rentals

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101 Summer St

WatertownMA02472
property at 194 Lexington St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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194 Lexington St

WatertownMA02472
property at 62 Carey Ave

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

62 Carey Ave

WatertownMA02472
property at 109 Warren St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 15

109 Warren St

WatertownMA02472
property at 8 Riverside St

$2,395

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$2,395

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$2,395

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8 Riverside St

WatertownMA02472
property at 32 Whites Ave

$2,400 - $2,450

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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32 Whites Ave

WatertownMA02472

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property at 24 Whites Ave

$2,575

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$2,575

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$2,575

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

24 Whites Ave

WatertownMA02472
property at 125 Trapelo Rd

$1,700 - $2,300

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$1,700 - $2,300

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$1,700 - $2,300

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125 Trapelo Rd

BelmontMA02478
property at 35-37 Flett Rd

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 15

35-37 Flett Rd

BelmontMA02478
property at 135 Trapelo Rd

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

135 Trapelo Rd, Unit 33

135 Trapelo Rd
BelmontMA02478

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property at 125 Trapelo Rd

$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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125 Trapelo Rd, Unit 16

125 Trapelo Rd
BelmontMA02478
property at 125 Trapelo Rd

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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125 Trapelo Rd

BelmontMA02478

Cheapest Available Watertown West End Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Watertown West End area of Watertown, MA is a Studio unit found at Hamilton Place priced from $2,100. River Park Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,240. Here are the most affordable Watertown West End apartments for rent in Watertown, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hamilton PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$2,100
River Park Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath (Flat/Income-Restricted)1BR,1BA$2,240
Riverside Apartments, 8-20B1M2BR,1BA$2,325
Elan Union MarketStudio (534 SF)Studio,1BA$2,518
166 MainStudios AStudio,1BA$2,650
The BradfordStudio-S4Studio,1BA$2,700
Watertown MewsS2Studio,1BA$2,721

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watertown West End, MA

As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watertown West End area is the $0.30 price per square foot 315 Warren St Model at 315 Warren St in the in the Rock Meadow neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Watertown West End apartment is the 60 Gilbert St Model at 60 Gilbert St, Unit 1 starting at $3,500 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the West End 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.
315 Warren St315 Warren St3BR,1BA$0.30
60 Gilbert St, Unit 160 Gilbert St4BR,2BA$2.33
199 Trapelo Rd, Unit 2199 Trapelo Rd2BR,2BA$2.29
31 Bacon St, Unit 131 Bacon St2BR,1BA$2.42
11 Irving St11 Irving St2BR,1.5BA$2.82
Whitney TowersHigh Demand – Limited Availability!2BR,2BA$3.03
3 Repton Cir, Unit 33 Repton Cir2BR,2BA$2.82
40 Townly Rd, Unit 340 Townly Rd2BR,2BA$3.00
120 Trapelo Rd120 Trapelo Rd2BR,1BA$2.80
101 Waltham St, Unit 102101 Waltham St1BR,1BA$3.00

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 Hamilton Place listed at $2,100.

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 $2,325 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 Modera Newton and starts from $5,375.

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