Cheap Homes for Rent in West End Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $1,500 (19 Rentals)

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property at 31 Warren St

$1,800 - $2,600

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom Rentals

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31 Warren St

WalthamMA02453
property at 240 Sycamore St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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240 Sycamore St

WatertownMA02472
property at 35 Flett Rd

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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35 Flett Rd

BelmontMA02478

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property at 125 Trapelo Rd

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 15

125 Trapelo Rd

BelmontMA02478
property at 8 Riverside St

$2,395

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$2,395

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$2,395

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8 Riverside St

WatertownMA02472
property at 164 Galen St

$2,400 - $3,100

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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164 Galen St

WatertownMA02472

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property at 231 Main St

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

231 Main St

WatertownMA02472

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property at 101 Summer St

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

101 Summer St

WatertownMA02472

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 Studio unit found at Whitney Towers priced from $2,200. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Whitney TowersG - StudioStudio,1BA$2,200
River Park Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath (Flat/Affordable)1BR,1BA$2,240
The BradfordStudio-S1Studio,1BA$2,536
Elan Union MarketStudio (534 SF)Studio,1BA$2,556
Watertown MewsS2Studio,1BA$2,693

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, MA

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $0.19 price per square foot 125 Trapelo Rd Model at 125 Trapelo Rd, Unit 12 in the in the Rock Meadow neighborhood starting from $1,900. 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.
125 Trapelo Rd, Unit 12125 Trapelo Rd1BR,1BA$0.19
6 Swetts Ct, Unit 16 Swetts Ct4BR,1.5BA$0.37
74 Chapel St, Unit 7474 Chapel St5BR,3.5BA$0.51
26 Maple St26 Maple St4BR,1BA$0.32
315 Warren St315 Warren St3BR,1BA$0.30
137 Trapelo Rd, Unit #125-33137 Trapelo Rd1BR,1BA$0.23
74 Chapel St74 Chapel St5BR,3.5BA$2.04
35 Jewett St, Unit 235 Jewett St4BR,1.5BA$1.63
60 Gilbert St, Unit 160 Gilbert St4BR,2BA$2.33
315 Warren St, Unit 2315 Warren St3BR,1BA$2.42

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West End, Watertown, MA

Ranked #3

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about West End

What type of rentals are currently available in West End?

There are currently 114 Apartments for Rent in West End, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,900 to $12,185. There are also 104 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West End ranging from $1,500 to $6,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West End?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West End ranges from $1,500 to $6,800 with an average monthly rent of $3,816.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West End?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West End range from $2,700 to $12,185, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,700 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,200.

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