Cheap Homes for Rent in West End Neighborhood of Watertown, MA from $2,100 (33 Rentals)

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property at 158 Adams St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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158 Adams St

NewtonMA02458
property at 231 Main St

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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231 Main St

WatertownMA02472
property at 8 Riverside St

$2,175

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$2,175

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$2,175

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8 Riverside St

WatertownMA02472
property at 35 Flett Rd

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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35 Flett Rd

BelmontMA02478
property at 125 Trapelo Rd

$2,300

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$2,300

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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125 Trapelo Rd, Unit 34

125 Trapelo Rd
BelmontMA02478

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property at 125 Trapelo Rd

$2,350

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$2,350

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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125 Trapelo Rd

BelmontMA02478
property at 125 Trapelo Rd

$2,350

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$2,350

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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125 Trapelo Rd, Unit 3

125 Trapelo Rd
BelmontMA02478
property at 24 Lyon Ct

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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24 Lyon Ct

WatertownMA02471
property at 32 Quincy 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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32 Quincy St

WatertownMA02472
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 186 Lexington St

$2,550

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$2,550

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$2,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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186 Lexington St

WatertownMA02472
property at 164 Galen St

$2,575 - $2,600

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$2,575

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$2,575

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164 Galen St

WatertownMA02472
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

Available Sep 1

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

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property at 4 Repton Pl

$2,650

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$2,650

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$2,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4 Repton Pl

WatertownMA02472

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property at 107 Spring St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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107 Spring 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 Hamilton Place priced from $2,100. Riverside Apartments, 8-20 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,175. Here are the most affordable West End apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hamilton PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$2,100
Riverside Apartments, 8-20A1U1BR,1BA$2,175
River Park Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath (Flat/Affordable)1BR,1BA$2,240
Whitney TowersG - StudioStudio,1BA$2,350
Riverbend on the CharlesAndersonStudio,1BA$2,442

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, MA

As of March 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $0.23 price per square foot 137 Trapelo Rd Model at 137 Trapelo Rd, Unit #125-33 in the in the Rock Meadow neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value West End apartment is the 14 Lyons Ct Model at 14 Lyons Ct, Unit 1 starting at $2,400 with a $0.24 price per square foot in the Newton Corner 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.
137 Trapelo Rd, Unit #125-33137 Trapelo Rd1BR,1BA$0.23
14 Lyons Ct, Unit 114 Lyons Ct1BR,1BA$0.24
136 Summer St, Unit 1136 Summer St3BR,1BA$0.32
6 Swetts Ct, Unit 16 Swetts Ct4BR,1.5BA$0.37
74 Chapel St, Unit 7474 Chapel St5BR,3.5BA$0.51
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
836 Belmont St, Unit 1836 Belmont St2BR,1BA$2.50
21 Warren St, Unit 2-421 Warren St2BR,1BA$2.60

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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 $1,800 to $7,215. There are also 96 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West End ranging from $2,100 to $6,500.

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 $2,100 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,484.

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 $2,795 to $5,604, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,900 to $5,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,200.

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