Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $1,000 (52 Rentals)

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69 Stuart St, Unit A
$1,000
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$1,000

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4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

69 Stuart St, Unit A

69 Stuart 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
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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

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property at 4 Repton Cir

$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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4 Repton Cir

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
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 45 Aldrich Rd

$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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45 Aldrich Rd

WatertownMA02472

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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
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 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 24 Whites Ave

$2,350 - $2,975

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$2,350

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$2,350

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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24 Whites Ave

WatertownMA02472
property at 5 Repton Cir

$2,600

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$2,600

Total Monthly Price
$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

5 Repton Cir

WatertownMA02472

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13 Dalby St, Unit 1
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

13 Dalby St, Unit 1

13 Dalby StNewton, MA 02458
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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
property at 125 Trapelo Rd

$2,595

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$2,595

Total Monthly Price
$2,595

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 31

125 Trapelo Rd, Unit 12

125 Trapelo Rd
BelmontMA02478
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61-63 Moraine St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

61-63 Moraine St

61-63 Moraine StBelmont, MA 02478
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West End, Watertown, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West End Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West End area of Boston, 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 $2,250. Here are the most affordable West End apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Park Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath (Flat/Income-Restricted)1BR,1BA$2,240
Hamilton Place1BR1BR,1BA$2,250
Watermills1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,400
166 MainStudios BStudio,1BA$2,625
Charlesbank Apartment HomesCharlieStudio,1BA$2,709

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, MA

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the 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 West End apartment is the 35 Jewett St Model at 35 Jewett St, Unit 2 starting at $3,250 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West End apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8 Homer St8 Homer St3BR,1BA$0.28
35 Jewett St, Unit 235 Jewett St4BR,1.5BA$1.63
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
71 Edenfield Ave, Unit 171 Edenfield Ave2BR,1BA$2.55
56 California St, Unit 56 California Street56 California St2BR,1BA$2.73
13 Morse St, Unit 13 Morse street13 Morse St2BR,1BA$1.70
Hamilton Place2BR2BR,1BA$3.03
River Park LoftsStudio, 1 Bath (Live/Work)Studio ,1BA$3.14

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West End, Watertown, MA

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Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West End Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West End?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West End is at River Park Lofts listed at $2,500.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West End Apartment is $2,240 at River Park Lofts.

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

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

What is the most affordable West End Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West End Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at River Park Lofts and starts from $3,770.

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