Cheap Homes for Rent in West End Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $1,900 (31 Rentals)

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property at 121 Trapelo Rd

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

121 Trapelo Rd, Unit 21

121 Trapelo Rd
BelmontMA02478
property at 125 Trapelo Rd

$2,100 - $2,700

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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125 Trapelo Rd

BelmontMA02478
property at 125 Trapelo Rd

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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125 Trapelo Rd, Unit 21

125 Trapelo Rd
BelmontMA02478
property at 175 Trapelo Rd

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

175 Trapelo Rd, Unit 21

175 Trapelo Rd
BelmontMA02478

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property at 133 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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133 Warren St, Unit 5

133 Warren St
WatertownMA02472
property at 32 Whitman Rd

$2,350 - $2,545

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$2,350

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$2,350

2 Bedroom Rentals

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32 Whitman Rd

WalthamMA02453

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property at 100 Summer St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

100 Summer St, Unit 1-2

100 Summer St
WatertownMA02472
property at 16 Whites Ave

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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16 Whites Ave, Unit 35

16 Whites Ave
WatertownMA02472
property at 32 Whites Ave

$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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32 Whites Ave

WatertownMA02472
property at 21 York Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

21 York Ave

WatertownMA02472

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property at 8 Fletcher Ter

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8 Fletcher Ter

WatertownMA02472
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 16 Whites Ave

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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16 Whites Ave, Unit 13

16 Whites Ave
WatertownMA02472
property at 43-45-45 Hall Ave

$2,750

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$2,750

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$2,750

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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43-45-45 Hall Ave

WatertownMA02472
property at 26-28-28 Waverley Ave

$2,750

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$2,750

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$2,750

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

26-28-28 Waverley Ave

WatertownMA02472
property at 92 Duff St

$2,750

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$2,750

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$2,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

92 Duff St

WatertownMA02472

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property at 24 Arsenal St

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

24 Arsenal St

WatertownMA02472
property at 141 Edenfield Ave

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

141 Edenfield Ave

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 1 Bed unit found at River Park Lofts priced from $2,130. Hamilton Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,250. 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/Affordable)1BR,1BA$2,130
Hamilton Place1BR1BR,1BA$2,250
Bell Watertown#2-218 Belcourt1BR,1BA$2,380
Riverside Apartments, 8-20B1U2BR,1BA$2,400
Charlesbank Apartment HomesCurtisStudio,1BA$2,449
Riverbend on the CharlesAndersonStudio,1BA$2,462

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, MA

As of December 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $0.37 price per square foot 6 Swetts Ct Model at 6 Swetts Ct, Unit 1 in the in the West End neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value West End apartment is the 141 Edenfield Ave Model at 141 Edenfield Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,800 with a $0.28 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6 Swetts Ct, Unit 16 Swetts Ct4BR,1.5BA$0.37
141 Edenfield Ave, Unit 1141 Edenfield Ave3BR,2BA$0.28
139 Edenfield Ave, Unit 1139 Edenfield Ave3BR,2BA$0.28
74 Chapel St, Unit 7474 Chapel St5BR,3.5BA$0.51
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
97 White St, Unit 497 White St4BR,2BA$1.95
60 Gilbert St, Unit 160 Gilbert St4BR,2BA$2.33
90 Fayette St90 Fayette St3BR,1BA$2.00

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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
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about West End

What type of rentals are currently available in West End?

There are currently 116 Apartments for Rent in West End, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,900 to $7,366. There are also 86 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West End ranging from $1,995 to $9,500.

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 $1,995 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,516.

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 $2,400 to $5,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,750 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,250.

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