Cheap Homes for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $1,900 (25 Rentals)

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property at 32 Whites Ave
$2,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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32 Whites Ave

WatertownMA02472
property at 158 Adams St
$2,100

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Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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158 Adams St

NewtonMA02458
property at 386 Common St
$2,100

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Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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386 Common St

BelmontMA02478
property at 125 Trapelo Rd
$2,250

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Base Rent$2,250

Total Monthly Price$2,250
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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125 Trapelo Rd, Unit 3

125 Trapelo Rd
BelmontMA02478

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property at 73 Charlesbank Rd
$2,495

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,495

Total Monthly Price$2,495
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
Affordability

73 Charlesbank Rd, Unit 201

73 Charlesbank Rd
NewtonMA02458
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property at 190 Mt Auburn St
$2,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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190 Mt Auburn St

WatertownMA02472
property at 550 Belmont St
$2,550

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,550

Total Monthly Price$2,550
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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550 Belmont St

WatertownMA02472
property at 79 Dalby St
$2,600

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Base Rent$2,600

Total Monthly Price$2,600
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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79 Dalby St

NewtonMA02458
property at 43 Riverside St
$2,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,600

Total Monthly Price$2,600
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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Cost Per Sq.Ft.

43 Riverside St, Unit #2

43 Riverside St
WatertownMA02472
property at 5 Repton Cir
$2,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,600

Total Monthly Price$2,600
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1

5 Repton Cir

WatertownMA02472

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property at 16 Grant Ave
$2,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,600

Total Monthly Price$2,600
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

16 Grant Ave

WatertownMA02472

West End, Watertown, MA Local Guide

Best Value Homes for Rent in West End, MA

As of September 21, 2026 the best value rental home in the West End area is the $0.26 price per square foot 43 Riverside St Model at 43 Riverside St, Unit #2 in the East Watertown neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value West End rental home is the 125 Trapelo Rd Model at 125 Trapelo Rd, Unit 16 in the Rock Meadow neighborhood starting at $2,695 with a $0.27 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for West End homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
43 Riverside St, Unit #243 Riverside St2BR, 1BA$0.26
125 Trapelo Rd, Unit 16125 Trapelo Rd2BR, 1BA$0.27
10 Fletcher Ter, Unit H-110 Fletcher Ter2BR, 1BA$0.28
505 Main St, Unit LEFT505 Main St3BR, 2BA$0.36
61-63-63 Church St, Unit 61-261-63-63 Church St3BR, 1BA$0.52
98 Mount Auburn St98 Mount Auburn St6BR, 2.5BA$2.50
11-13-13 Bridgham Ave, Unit 211-13-13 Bridgham Ave2BR, 1BA$1.41
16 Middle St16 Middle St2BR, 1BA$2.33
16 Grant Ave16 Grant Ave2BR, 1BA$2.36
4 Hawthorne St4 Hawthorne St2BR, 1BA$2.45

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West End, Watertown, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions about West End

What type of rentals are currently available in West End?

There are currently 133 Apartments for Rent in West End, MA with pricing that ranges from $950 to $12,087. There are also 96 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West End ranging from $1,900 to $6,250.

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 $1,900 to $6,250 with an average monthly rent of $3,228.

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 $7,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,900 to $5,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $950.

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