Cheap Homes for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $1,900 (36 Rentals)

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property at 20 Chester St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

20 Chester St

WatertownMA02472
property at 100 Summer St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

100 Summer St

WatertownMA02472
property at 158 Adams St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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158 Adams St

NewtonMA02458
property at 109 Warren St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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109 Warren St

WatertownMA02472

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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

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125 Trapelo Rd

BelmontMA02478
property at 8 Riverside St

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8 Riverside St

WatertownMA02472

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property at 16 Whites Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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16 Whites Ave, Unit 23

16 Whites Ave
WatertownMA02472
property at 250 Main St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Oct 1

250 Main St, Unit A

250 Main St
WatertownMA02472

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property at 550 Belmont St

$2,550

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$2,550

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$2,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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550 Belmont St

WatertownMA02472
property at 29 Aldrich Rd

$2,550

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$2,550

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$2,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

29 Aldrich Rd, Unit 1

29 Aldrich Rd
WatertownMA02472
property at 125 Trapelo Rd

$2,595

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$2,595

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$2,595

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 31

125 Trapelo Rd, Unit 12

125 Trapelo Rd
BelmontMA02478
property at 43 Riverside St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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43 Riverside St, Unit #2

43 Riverside St
WatertownMA02472
property at 5 Repton Cir

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

5 Repton Cir

WatertownMA02472

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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 $2,350. Here are the most affordable West End apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Park Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath (Flat/Income-Restricted)1BR,1BA$2,240
Hamilton Place1BR1BR,1BA$2,350
Watermills1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,400
166 MainStudios BStudio,1BA$2,625
Charlesbank Apartment HomesCharlieStudio,1BA$2,799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, MA

As of August 07, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8 Homer St8 Homer St3BR,1BA$0.28
35 Jewett St, Unit 235 Jewett St4BR,1.5BA$1.63
162 Beech St, Unit NA162 Beech St4BR,2BA$2.61
65 Olcott St, Unit 165 Olcott St2BR,1BA$1.88
22 Chandler St, Unit 222 Chandler St3BR,2BA$2.84
71 Edenfield Ave, Unit 171 Edenfield Ave2BR,1BA$2.55
56 California St, Unit 56 California Street56 California St2BR,1BA$2.73
13 Morse St, Unit 13 Morse street13 Morse St2BR,1BA$1.70
Hamilton Place2BR2BR,1BA$3.03
River Park LoftsStudio, 1 Bath (Live/Work)Studio ,1BA$3.14

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West End, Watertown, MA

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about West End

What type of rentals are currently available in West End?

There are currently 126 Apartments for Rent in West End, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $11,292. There are also 145 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West End ranging from $1,900 to $7,200.

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 $7,200 with an average monthly rent of $3,621.

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 $1,100 to $7,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,000 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,000.

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