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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Watertown, MA

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  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,601
    1 bd $4,360
    2 bd $4,970
    Total monthly cost
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    Hew At 1515

    4.5 (6)
    1525 Commonwealth Ave, Brighton, MA 02135
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking

  • Apartments Under $1,800

  • Only 3 units left
    Studio $1,750
    1 bd $2,200
    2 bd $2,600
    Base rent
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    805 Mount Auburn Street

    4.0 (6)
    805 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown, MA 02472
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  • Apartments Under $2,100

  • Rent specials
    1 bd $2,000+
    2 bd $2,500+
    3 bd $3,450
    Base rent
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    4, 8, 12 Elko Street

    3.5 (23)
    4, 8, 12 Elko Street, Brighton, MA 02135
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry

  • Apartments Under $2,200

  • Rent specials
    Studio $2,100+
    1 bd $2,250+
    2 bd $2,900+
    Base rent
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    286 & 288 Chestnut Hill Avenue

    3.5 (20)
    286 & 288 Chestnut Hill Avenue, Brighton, MA 02135
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center

  • Apartments Under $2,300

  • 1 bd $2,295
    3 bd $2,995
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Lorraine Terrace Apartments

    4.0 (6)
    3-15 Lorraine Terrace, Allston, MA 02134
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 15 units available
    Studio $2,480+
    1 bd $2,300
    2 bd $2,790
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    River Park Lofts

    4.0 (26)
    60 Howard Street, Watertown, MA 02472
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $2,342+
    1 bd $2,899+
    2 bd $3,499+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    The Indie

    35-43 Braintree St, Allston, MA 02134
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,395
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    50 Park Vale Avenue Apartments

    50 Park Vale Avenue, Allston, MA 02134
    Apply online • In unit laundry • Hardwood Floors

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  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $2,470
    2 bd $2,695
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    39 Shepard Street Apartments

    4.5 (6)
    39,41 Shepard Street, Brighton, MA 02135
    Apply online • In unit laundry • Public Transportation
  • Rewards 10 units available
    Studio $2,600
    1 bd $2,650
    2 bd $3,600
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    NOVA Brighton

    4.5 (1)
    1505 Commonwealth Ave, Brighton, MA 02135
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 2 bd $2,600
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1412 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 17

    1412 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02135
    Cat friendly • Dishwasher
  • New Units Available 13 units available
    Studio $2,845+
    1 bd $2,777+
    2 bd $3,910+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Riverbend On The Charles

    4.0 (1)
    270 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $2,778+
    1 bd $3,055+
    2 bd $3,765+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Atmark Cambridge

    3.5 (71)
    80 Fawcett Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $2,795
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    The Washington Building

    4.5 (1)
    365 Washington Street, Brighton, MA 02135
    Apply online • Air conditioner
  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $2,795
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3,7,11 & 15 Carol Avenue Apartments

    4.0 (9)
    3,7,11,15 Carol Avenue, Brighton, MA 02135
    Apply online • Parking • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $2,881+
    1 bd $3,174+
    2 bd $3,824+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Luxe At Alewife

    4.5 (56)
    80 Cambridgepark Drive, Cambridge, MA 02140
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • New Units Available 20 units available
    1 bd $2,937+
    2 bd $4,117+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Windsor At Cambridge Park

    160 Cambridge Park Drive, Cambridge, MA 02140
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    2 bd $3,000+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    31-35 South Street

    4.0 (16)
    31-35 South Street, Boston, MA 02135
    Apply online • Cat friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $3,350
    2 bd $4,500
    3 bd $5,250
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Park77 Apartments

    4.5 (18)
    77 New Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $3,533+
    1 bd $3,777+
    2 bd $4,938+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Continuum

    4.0 (22)
    219 Western Avenue, Allston, MA 02134
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    Park Street Apartments

    4.5 (4)
    40-46 Park Street, Newton, MA 02458
    Pet friendly • Parking • In unit laundry
  • Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    Tremont Place Apartments

    3.5 (6)
    106,116 Tremont Street, Brighton, MA 02135
    In unit laundry • Patio/Balcony • Extra Storage
  • Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    605 Concord At Fresh Pond

    605 Concord Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
    Pet friendly • Washer/Dryer
  • 3-22-city

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Watertown, MA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $2,200 and $6,261.

How many cheap rentals are available in Watertown, MA on RentCafe?

There are 31 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Watertown, MA were last updated on 13 Sep 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Watertown, MA?

The average Watertown, MA cheap apartment size is 818 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Watertown, MA?

Cheap apartments in Watertown, MA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Watertown, MA?

A cheap apartment in Watertown, MA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Watertown, MA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Watertown, MA has never been easier. We feature 103 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Watertown, MA average. What is a cheap rent in Watertown, MA? The average apartment rent in Watertown is $3,454 per month so any rental south of $2,763 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Watertown, MA rents go as low as $950/mo.