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When were prices and availability in Watertown, MA last updated?

Prices and availability in Watertown, MA were last updated on 9 Sep 2026.

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What is the average rent in Watertown, MA?

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

What is the price range for a studio apartment in Watertown, MA?

The price range for a studio apartment in Watertown, MA is between $2,200 and $4,697.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Watertown, MA?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Watertown, MA is between $2,200 and $8,560.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Watertown, MA?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Watertown, MA is between $2,000 and $9,144.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Watertown, MA?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Watertown, MA is between $2,200 and $9,144.

What type of rental buildings are in Watertown, MA?

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.

What do typical apartment communities look like in Watertown, MA?

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Watertown are about 23 years old, on average. Of these, 68% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 5 stories. About 67% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 46% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

What apartment floorplans are common in Watertown, MA?

Rental apartments in Watertown come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 6% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 54% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 38% of all rentals in Watertown. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.

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