Apartments for Rent in Watertown, MA

Prices and availability in Watertown, MA were last updated on 5 Oct 2026.

The best apartments in Watertown, MA are: Riverbend on the Charles, Gables Arsenal Street, River Park Lofts, 805 Mount Auburn Street and 155 Spruce St, Unit 1.

The average rent in Watertown, MA is $3,300.

The price range for a studio apartment in Watertown, MA is between $2,200 and $4,511.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Watertown, MA is between $2,200 and $8,543.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Watertown, MA is between $2,200 and $8,702.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Watertown, MA is between $2,200 and $8,702.

In Watertown 52% of the housing is rented out compared to 48% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 21% of Watertown's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 75% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 4% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Watertown is 23 years old, with 68% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 5 stories, of which 67% are garden-style apartment communities, 46% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Watertown are around 6% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 54% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 38% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.