
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $1,600 (24 Rentals)
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9 N Park St

550 Belmont St

River Park Lofts

Hamilton Place

550 Belmont St

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Elan Union Market

24 Patten St
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57 Prospect St, Unit 57 Prospect St Apt. B

39 Carey Ave

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16 Whites Ave, Unit 66

Whitney Towers

Riverbend on the Charles

Riverside Apartments, 8-20

125 Trapelo Rd

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The Bradford
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99 Jackson Rd, Unit 99

33 Cook St

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137 Trapelo Rd, Unit #125-33

58 Creeley Rd

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44 Wilson Ave, Unit 1

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26 Jefferson St, Unit 2

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9 Morgan Pl, Unit 6

61-63 Moraine St
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West End, Watertown, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West End?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Studio Apartments | $2,697 | $1,975 | $5,080 |
| West End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,798 | $1,900 | $5,204 |
| West End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,286 | $2,250 | $6,339 |
| West End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,663 | $2,750 | $5,600 |
| West End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,608 | $3,250 | $3,900 |
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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 The Bradford priced from $2,054. River Park Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,130. Here are the most affordable West End apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bradford | 1 Bed/1 Bath-A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,054 |
| River Park Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath (Flat/Affordable) | 1BR,1BA | $2,130 |
| Elan Union Market | Studio (525 SF) | Studio,1BA | $2,274 |
| Hamilton Place | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2,350 |
| Riverside Apartments, 8-20 | B1U | 2BR,1BA | $2,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, MA
As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $0.45 price per square foot 37 Union St Model at 37 Union St, Unit 2 in the in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood starting from $4,500. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Union St, Unit 2 | 37 Union St | 5BR,2BA | $0.45 |
| 6 Swetts Ct, Unit 1 | 6 Swetts Ct | 4BR,1.5BA | $0.37 |
| 74 Chapel St, Unit 74 | 74 Chapel St | 5BR,3.5BA | $0.51 |
| 137 Trapelo Rd, Unit #125-33 | 137 Trapelo Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 74 Chapel St | 74 Chapel St | 5BR,3.5BA | $2.04 |
| 35 Jewett St, Unit 2 | 35 Jewett St | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.63 |
| 97 White St, Unit 4 | 97 White St | 4BR,2BA | $1.95 |
| 60 Gilbert St, Unit 1 | 60 Gilbert St | 4BR,2BA | $2.33 |
| 9 Morgan Pl, Unit 6 | 9 Morgan Pl | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| River Park Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath (Flat/Affordable) | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
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 $2,274.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West End Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West End Apartment is $2,054 at The Bradford.
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 $2,400 at Riverside Apartments, 8-20.
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.
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