What are the average rent costs in Watertown, MA?

The average rent in Watertown, MA is $2,861.

What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Watertown, MA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Watertown, MA is $2,536.

What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Watertown, MA?

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Watertown, MA is $2,861.

What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Watertown, MA?

The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Watertown, MA is $3,587.

What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Watertown, MA?

The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Watertown, MA is $4,390.

Apartments with Rent Specials Watertown, MA

283 Rentals

2 Months Free

2 Months Free

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1 BED

$2,375+

2 BEDS

$2,700+

3 BEDS

$3,500+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,375 - $4,900
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,375 - $4,900
- 12 Month Lease

Watermills

350 Pleasant St, Watertown, MA 02472

Call (857) 424-3055
STUDIO

$2,500

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,500 - $2,850
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,500 - $2,850

280 Western Ave

280 Western Ave, Allston, MA 02134

Call (413) 887-3075
1 BED

$2,836+

2 BEDS

$3,626+

3 BEDS

$4,537+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,836 - $9,712
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$2,836 - $9,712

Gables Arsenal Street

204 Arsenal St, Watertown, MA 02472

Call (857) 290-2613
STUDIO

$2,103+

1 BED

$2,666+

2 BEDS

$3,667+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,103 - $4,885
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$2,103 - $4,885
- 12 Month Lease

Radius

530 Western Ave, Brighton, MA 02135

Call (781) 694-6136
STUDIO

$2,664+

1 BED

$2,999+

2 BEDS

$3,990+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,664 - $10,000
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$2,664 - $10,000

The Bradford

525 Common St, Belmont, MA 02478

Call (781) 549-3128
STUDIO

$4,624+

1 BED

$2,614+

2 BEDS

$3,827+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,614 - $5,909
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$2,614 - $5,909

1550 on the Charles

1550 Soldiers Field Rd, Boston, MA 02135

Call (857) 663-0944
1 BED

$2,170+

2 BEDS

$2,645+

Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

Newton Gardens

129-151 North St, Newtonville, MA 02460

Call (978) 734-4588
STUDIO

$2,410+

1 BED

$2,850+

2 BEDS

$3,370+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,410 - $3,850
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,410 - $3,850
- 12 Month Lease

Vera

38 Hichborn St, Brighton, MA 02135

Call (857) 877-0737
STUDIO

$2,782+

1 BED

$3,360+

2 BEDS

$3,797+

3 BEDS

$4,555+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,782 - $5,953
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$2,782 - $5,953

Watertown Mews

1 Repton Pl, Watertown, MA 02472

Call (978) 591-6134
STUDIO

$2,000+

1 BED

$2,250+

2 BEDS

$2,625+

Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

Hamilton Place

233-255 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472

Call (781) 430-4532
1 BED

$2,900+

2 BEDS

$4,200+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,900 - $4,200
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,900 - $4,200

166 Main

166 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472

Call (857) 255-9042
1 BED

$3,077+

2 BEDS

$3,963+

3 BEDS

$5,362+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,062 - $5,716
Required Monthly Fees$15
Total Monthly Price$3,077 - $5,731

Modera Newton

2 Los Angeles St, Newton, MA 02458

Call (857) 240-4840
STUDIO

$3,275+

1 BED

$3,800+

2 BEDS

$5,050+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,275 - $5,050
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$3,275 - $5,050

Alder at Allston Yards

301 Guest St, Allston, MA 02134

Call (857) 240-4348
Discounts

Discounts

4 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS

$6,400

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$6,400
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$6,400
- 12 Month Lease

232 Pearl St

232 Pearl St, Newton, MA 02458

Call (857) 229-2875
Rent Special

Rent Special

3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$4,350

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$4,350
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$4,350
- 12 Month Lease

4 Chauncey Street Unit 4

4 Chauncey Street, Watertown, MA 02472

Apply
Rent Special

Rent Special

3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,600

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,600
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$3,600
- 12 Month Lease

69 Turner St Unit 3

69 Turner St, Boston, MA 02135

Apply
Rent Special

Rent Special

2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,400

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,400
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,400
- 12 Month Lease

107 Spring St Unit Spring Manore

107 Spring St, Watertown, MA 02472
Rent Special

Rent Special

3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,500

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,500 - $3,600
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$3,500 - $3,600
- 12 Month Lease

58 Brock St

58 Brock St, Boston, MA 02135
Rent Special

Rent Special

4 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,675

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,675
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$3,675
- 12 Month Lease

172 Bigelow St Unit 2

172 Bigelow St, Boston, MA 02135
1 BED

$2,750

Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

Belmont Street Apartments, 550

550 Belmont St, Watertown, MA 02472
STUDIO

$2,485+

1 BED

$2,690+

2 BEDS

$3,775+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,485 - $5,000
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$2,485 - $5,000

Watertown Square

20 Watertown St, Watertown, MA 02472
1 BED

$2,175

Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

Riverside Apartments, 8-20

8-20 Riverside St, Watertown, MA 02472
2 BEDS

$2,850

Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

Homer Apartments

66 Homer Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
1 BED

$3,050+

2 BEDS

$3,050+

Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

Courtyard at North Beacon

140-154 N Beacon St, Brighton, MA 02135
1 BED

$2,400+

2 BEDS

$2,800+

Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

Dustin Street Apartments

122 Dustin St, Brighton, MA 02135

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Watertown, MA Apartments for Rent

Watertown is a city in Middlesex County that dates back to 1630 as one of the first Massachusetts Bay Colony settlements, and today it's home to the historic Watertown Arsenal, which produced military armaments from 1816 through World War II. Located along the Charles River just west of Boston, this community of over 35,000 residents offers a mix of historic New England architecture and modern living spaces. If you're looking for apartments for rent in Watertown, you'll find options ranging from traditional buildings in Watertown Square to contemporary apartment communities along Arsenal Street, particularly near the redeveloped Arsenal Yards area.

Renting in Watertown appeals to those seeking convenient access to Boston while enjoying a more relaxed atmosphere with green space. The city's neighborhoods—including Bemis, Coolidge Square, East Watertown, and the West End—provide easy access to shopping and dining, with the area's Armenian heritage contributing to a diverse restaurant scene. Residents benefit from proximity to the Charles River paths for walking and cycling, as well as Mount Auburn Cemetery's 151 acres of landscaped grounds. Commuters can reach downtown Boston in minutes via multiple transportation routes, and the city's location makes it convenient for those working in Cambridge or other nearby employment centers. The transformation of the former arsenal into a mixed-use development has brought additional retail, dining, and entertainment options to the area.

Renting in Watertown

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Studio 588 Sq Ft $2,536 / mo
1 Bedroom 833 Sq Ft $2,861 / mo
2 Bedrooms 1,116 Sq Ft $3,587 / mo
3 Bedrooms 1,451 Sq Ft $4,390 / mo

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Watertown

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Watertown West End 1,009 Sq Ft $2,870/mo
Downtown Watertown 779 Sq Ft $3,006/mo
Boyd Park 1,402 Sq Ft $3,033/mo
East Watertown 914 Sq Ft $3,233/mo

Getting Around Watertown

Transportation

Very Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.

Very Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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