Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $1,100 (33 Rentals)
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572 Main St

59 Morse St

Hamilton Place
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75 Lexington St

190 Mt Auburn St

Riverbend on The Charles
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199 Lexington St, Unit #1

164 Galen St

22 Aldrich Rd
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ReNew Waltham

137 Trapelo Rd, Unit #125-33

24 Colonial Ave

Currents on the Charles
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West End, Watertown, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West End?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West End Studio Apartments | $3,054 | $1,100 | $6,971 |
West End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,586 | $1,975 | $10,000+ |
West End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,902 | $2,150 | $10,000+ |
West End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,313 | $2,700 | $10,000+ |
West End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,421 | $3,250 | $7,280 |
West End 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,860 | $4,500 | $5,100 |
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There are currently 33 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 Studio unit found at Hamilton Place priced from $2,100. ReNew Waltham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,550. Here are the most affordable West End apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hamilton Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
ReNew Waltham | Brentwood | 2BR,1BA | $2,550 |
Watermills | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, MA
As of June 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $0.26 price per square foot 24 Whites Ave Model at 24 Whites Ave, Unit 54 in the in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value West End apartment is the 113 Highland Ave Model at 113 Highland Ave, Unit 1 starting at $3,200 with a $0.32 price per square foot in the Rock Meadow 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. |
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24 Whites Ave, Unit 54 | 24 Whites Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
113 Highland Ave, Unit 1 | 113 Highland Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.32 |
111 Highland Ave, Unit 1 | 111 Highland Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.32 |
31 Grandview Ave, Unit 1 | 31 Grandview Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.32 |
74 Chapel St, Unit 74 | 74 Chapel St | 5BR,3.5BA | $0.51 |
24 Whites Ave, Unit 68T | 24 Whites Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.30 |
24 Whites Ave, Unit 68A | 24 Whites Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.30 |
55 Stow St, Unit 2 | 55 Stow St | 3BR,2BA | $1.63 |
35 Jewett St, Unit 2 | 35 Jewett St | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.63 |
7 Davis Rd, Unit 7 | 7 Davis Rd | 3BR,1BA | $1.95 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West End Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West End?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West End is under $2,595.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West End?
The cheapest apartment in West End is Hamilton Place which is listed at $2,450, while the average apartment in West End costs $5,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West End?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 50 regular apartments in West End that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in West End?
Cheap apartments in West End have an average cost of $836 which is $4,164 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West End.
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