
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $1,600 (64 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West End area of Watertown.


245 Main St, Unit 15

16 Whites Ave, Unit 45

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102 Mount Auburn St

River Park Lofts

26 Carey Ave, Unit 3

133 Warren St, Unit #1

550 Belmont St, Unit 2

38 Carey Ave, Unit 3

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101 Waltham St, Unit 102
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8R Riverside St, Unit 1-3

24 Whites Ave, Unit 45

8 Riverside St

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Elan Union Market

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62 Lexington St, Unit 2

38 Carey Ave

8 Riverside St, Unit 3-2

100 Summer St

16 Whites Ave, Unit 12

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14 Lyons Ct, Unit 1
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269 Lexington St

20 Riverside St, Unit 3-2

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166 Main

The Maximilian at Watertown

245 Main St, Unit 65

245 Main St, Unit 65

14 Riverside St, Unit 1-3

14 Riverside St

24 Whites Ave, Unit 36

24 Whites Ave, Unit 13
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24 Whites Ave, Unit 16

24 Whites Ave, Unit 64

16 Whites Ave, Unit 66

24 Whites Ave, Unit 36

16 Whites Ave, Unit 13

16 Whites Ave, Unit 24

24 Whites Ave, Unit 64

16 Whites Ave, Unit 13

550 Belmont St, Unit 26

245 Main St
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8 Homer St

Riverside Apartments, 8-20

Belmont Street Apartments, 550

240 Sycamore St

101 Summer St

194 Lexington St

109 Warren St

62 Carey Ave

32 Whites Ave

16 White Ave
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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 | $3,190 | $1,700 | $9,801 |
| West End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,351 | $2,200 | $9,673 |
| West End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,895 | $2,350 | $8,191 |
| West End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,084 | $2,700 | $7,000 |
| West End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,278 | $3,250 | $5,700 |
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There are currently 64 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. River Park Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,240. Here are the most affordable West End apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
| River Park Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath (Flat/Income-Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $2,240 |
| Riverside Apartments, 8-20 | B1M | 2BR,1BA | $2,325 |
| Elan Union Market | Studio (534 SF) | Studio,1BA | $2,495 |
| 166 Main | Studios A | Studio,1BA | $2,650 |
| The Bradford | Studio-S4 | Studio,1BA | $2,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, MA
As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $0.30 price per square foot 315 Warren St Model at 315 Warren St in the in the Rock Meadow neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value West End apartment is the 8 Homer St Model at 8 Homer St starting at $2,700 with a $0.27 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 315 Warren St | 315 Warren St | 3BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 8 Homer St | 8 Homer St | 3BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 74 Chapel St | 74 Chapel St | 5BR,3.5BA | $2.04 |
| 35 Jewett St, Unit 2 | 35 Jewett St | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.63 |
| 60 Gilbert St, Unit 1 | 60 Gilbert St | 4BR,2BA | $2.33 |
| 24 Gardner St, Unit 1 | 24 Gardner St | 2BR,2BA | $2.54 |
| 31 Bacon St, Unit 1 | 31 Bacon St | 2BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| 422 Trapelo Rd, Unit 2 | 422 Trapelo Rd | 3BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| 120 Trapelo Rd | 120 Trapelo Rd | 2BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| 14 Lyons Ct, Unit 1 | 14 Lyons Ct | 2BR,1BA | $2.60 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest End, Watertown, MA
Ranked #3
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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 Hamilton Place listed at $2,100.
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 $2,325 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 Modera Newton and starts from $5,375.
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