Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $1,600 (31 Rentals)

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Elan Union Market
$2,268 - $11,138
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$2,268 - $11,138

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Elan Union Market

130 Arsenal StWatertown, MA 02472
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property at 129 Lexington St

129 Lexington St

WatertownMA02472

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Watermills
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$2,395 - $4,850
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$2,395 - $4,850

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Watermills

350 Pleasant StWatertown, MA 02472
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10 Riverside St, Unit 2
$2,400
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$2,400

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

10 Riverside St, Unit 2

10 Riverside StWatertown, MA 02472
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10 Hunt St, Unit #1
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

10 Hunt St, Unit #1

10 Hunt StWatertown, MA 02472
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property at 24 Patten St

24 Patten St

WatertownMA02472
property at 20 Riverside St

20 Riverside St

WatertownMA02472
property at 55 Evans St

55 Evans St

WatertownMA02472

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Watertown Mews
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Watertown Mews

1 Repton DrWatertown, MA 02472
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property at 33 Cook St

33 Cook St

NewtonMA02458
property at 23 Hull St

23 Hull St

BelmontMA02478
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137 Trapelo Rd, Unit #125-33
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Dec 1

137 Trapelo Rd, Unit #125-33

137 Trapelo RdBelmont, MA 02478
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11 Davis Rd

BelmontMA02478
property at 65 Walnut St

65 Walnut St

BelmontMA02478
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44 Wilson Ave, Unit 2
$2,450
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$2,450

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$2,450
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44 Wilson Ave, Unit 2

44 Wilson AveBelmont, MA 02478
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13 Woodrow Ave, Unit 1
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

13 Woodrow Ave, Unit 1

13 Woodrow AveNewton, MA 02460
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22 Melville Ave

NewtonMA02460
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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. Elan Union Market has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,268. 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/Affordable)1BR,1BA$2,240
Elan Union MarketStudio (539 SF)Studio,1BA$2,268
Watermills1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,395
Riverside Apartments, 8-20A1U1BR,1BA$2,400
Hamilton Place1BR1BR,1BA$2,450
Charlesbank Apartment HomesCurtisStudio,1BA$2,499

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, MA

As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $0.28 price per square foot 24 Whites Ave Model at 24 Whites Ave, Unit 62 in the in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value West End apartment is the 6 Swetts Ct Model at 6 Swetts Ct, Unit 1 starting at $3,700 with a $0.37 price per square foot in the West End 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.
24 Whites Ave, Unit 6224 Whites Ave2BR,1BA$0.28
6 Swetts Ct, Unit 16 Swetts Ct4BR,1.5BA$0.37
139 Edenfield Ave, Unit 1139 Edenfield Ave3BR,2BA$0.32
74 Chapel St, Unit 7474 Chapel St5BR,3.5BA$0.51
74 Chapel St74 Chapel St5BR,3.5BA$2.04
24 Jonathan St24 Jonathan St4BR,1BA$1.65
35 Jewett St, Unit 235 Jewett St4BR,1.5BA$1.63
4 Mangano Ct, Unit 44 Mangano Ct2BR,1BA$1.87
34 Westminster Ave34 Westminster Ave3BR,1BA$2.21
13 Woodrow Ave, Unit 113 Woodrow Ave2BR,2BA$2.00

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West End, Watertown, MA

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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 Elan Union Market listed at $2,268.

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 $2,712 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 $3,650.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Written by: Trey Huguley

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