
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $1,000 (52 Rentals)
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54 Olney St, Unit 2

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13 Morse St, Unit 13 Morse street

20 Chester St, Unit 2

245 Main St, Unit 65

24 Whites Ave, Unit 45

Hamilton Place

245 Main St, Unit 65

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102 Mount Auburn St

River Park Lofts
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24 Whites Ave, Unit 36

16 Whites Ave, Unit 14

16 Whites Ave, Unit 66

24 Whites Ave, Unit 64

245 Main St, Unit 34

550 Belmont St, Unit 2

550 Belmont St, Unit 2

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Watermills

24 Whites Ave, Unit 45

8 Riverside St
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4 Repton Cir

245 Main St, Unit 26

16 Whites Ave, Unit 23

250 Main St, Unit A

550 Belmont St, Unit 6

24 Whites Ave, Unit 36

550 Belmont St, Unit 6

24 Whites Ave, Unit 16

45 Aldrich Rd

16 Whites Ave, Unit 13
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550 Belmont St, Unit 6

550 Belmont St

29 Aldrich Rd, Unit 1

43 Riverside St, Unit #2

Riverside Apartments, 8-20

100 Summer St

109 Warren St

24 Whites Ave

5 Repton Cir

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170 Adams St, Unit Adams St. Newton
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28 Jefferson St, Unit 1

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26 Jefferson St, Unit 1

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13 Dalby St, Unit 1

43 Burnham St

44 Wilson Ave, Unit #1

125 Trapelo Rd, Unit 11

125 Trapelo Rd, Unit 12

12 Cottage Ct, Unit 10

125 Trapelo Rd, Unit 12

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 | $2,860 | $2,000 | $9,544 |
| West End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,208 | $2,200 | $7,165 |
| West End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,763 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
| West End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,833 | $1,100 | $7,000 |
| West End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,441 | $1,000 | $4,300 |
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There are currently 52 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West End Neighborhood of Watertown, MA.
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Park Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath (Flat/Income-Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $2,240 |
| Hamilton Place | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| Watermills | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
| 166 Main | Studios B | Studio,1BA | $2,625 |
| Charlesbank Apartment Homes | Charlie | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Homer St | 8 Homer St | 3BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 35 Jewett St, Unit 2 | 35 Jewett St | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.63 |
| 162 Beech St, Unit NA | 162 Beech St | 4BR,2BA | $2.61 |
| 65 Olcott St, Unit 1 | 65 Olcott St | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| 22 Chandler St, Unit 2 | 22 Chandler St | 3BR,2BA | $2.84 |
| 71 Edenfield Ave, Unit 1 | 71 Edenfield Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| 56 California St, Unit 56 California Street | 56 California St | 2BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| 13 Morse St, Unit 13 Morse street | 13 Morse St | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Hamilton Place | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $3.03 |
| River Park Lofts | Studio, 1 Bath (Live/Work) | Studio ,1BA | $3.14 |
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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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