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  2. Building Photo - 24 Patten St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,995
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,995
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,995

    24 Patten St Unit 1-6

    24 Patten St, Watertown, MA 02472
  5. Building Photo - 8 Riverside St
    1 BED, 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

    8 Riverside St Unit 2

    8 Riverside St, Watertown, MA 02472
  6. Building Photo - 16 Whites Ave
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $2,400+
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,550+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,400 - $2,550
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,400 - $2,550
         - 12 Month Lease

    16 Whites Ave

    16 Whites Ave, Watertown, MA 02472
  8. Building Photo - 24 Patten St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,550
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,550
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,550

    24 Patten St Unit 2-2

    24 Patten St, Watertown, MA 02472
  9. Exterior and Entryway - Watertown Square
    STUDIO
    $2,734+
    1 BED
    $2,859+
    2 BEDS
    $3,619+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,555 - $4,215
    Required Monthly Fees$179
    Total Monthly Price$2,734 - $4,394

    Watertown Square

    20 Watertown St, Watertown, MA 02472
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  10. Building Photo - 10 Fletcher Ter
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,600
         - 12 Month Lease

    10 Fletcher Ter Unit T

    10 Fletcher Ter, Watertown, MA 02472
  12. Building Photo - 11 Irving St
    2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $3,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,100
         - 12 Month Lease

    11 Irving St

    11 Irving St, Watertown, MA 02472
  14. Building Photo - 14 Patten St
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,200
         - 12 Month Lease

    14 Patten St Unit 1

    14 Patten St, Watertown, MA 02472
  15. Building Photo - 166 Main St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $3,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,200

    166 Main St Unit 309

    166 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472
  16. Building Photo - 50 Watertown St
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,200

    50 Watertown St Unit 214

    50 Watertown St, Watertown, MA 02472
  17. Building Photo - 69 Summer St
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,300
         - 12 Month Lease

    69 Summer St Unit 1

    69 Summer St, Watertown, MA 02472
  18. Building Photo - 166 Main St
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,600

    166 Main St Unit 209

    166 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472
  19. Building Photo - 4 bedroom in Watertown MA 02472
    4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,800

    4 bedroom in Watertown MA 02472

    51-53 Parker St, Watertown, MA 02472
  21. Building Photo - 12 Green St Terrace
    3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $4,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,900

    12 Green St Terrace Unit 12

    12 Green St Terrace, Watertown, MA 02472

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Downtown Watertown Neighborhood in Watertown, MA

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Getting Around Watertown

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Walker’s Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
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.
88

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.
56

Good 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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