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Average Rent in Watertown 02472 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Watertown 02472, Waltham, MA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,808/mo
Lowest Available
$3,460/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
8
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Watertown 02472
8 listed units across 3 buildings offering 2 bed units in Watertown 02472 dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $120/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown Mews | Unit 4, A1 | $3,453 | $3,175 | $278 |
| Gables Arsenal Street | Unit 1 | $4,197 | $3,967 | $230 |
| Watertown Square Apartments | Unit 139, 2 Bedrooms O | $3,985 | $3,885 | $100 |
| Watertown Square Apartments | Unit 350, 2 Bedrooms J | $3,635 | $3,535 | $100 |
| Watertown Square Apartments | Unit 419, 2 Bedrooms F | $3,695 | $3,595 | $100 |
| Watertown Square Apartments | Unit 210, 1 Bedroom A | $3,250 | $3,185 | $65 |
| Watertown Square Apartments | Unit 432, Studio A | $3,025 | $2,960 | $65 |
| Watertown Mews | Unit 3, A14D | $3,424 | $3,405 | $19 |
Watertown 02472 vs Waltham, MA Average
Watertown 02472 is more expensive than the Waltham, MA average by $121/mo (3%). The citywide average is $3,687/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Watertown 02472?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Watertown 02472 is $3,808 per month across 3 apartment communities and 8 available units.
The most affordable option is Watertown Mews starting at $3,460/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $3,808/mo.
Prices range from $3,460 to $4,208 per month. The most common price point is the $3,800 range, where 4 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Watertown 02472
Rent Prices by Apartment in Watertown 02472
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown Mews | $3,460/mo | $3,870/mo | 4 | 4.6 |
| Watertown Square Apartments | $3,535/mo | $3,672/mo | 3 | 4.5 |
| Gables Arsenal Street | $3,967/mo | $3,967/mo | 1 | 4.5 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$152,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,808/mo.
Comfortable income
$183,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($3,460/mo), you need to earn at least $138,000/year.
Cost of living in Watertown 02472
We only have live rent data for Watertown 02472 so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,808 |
| Estimated total | $3,808/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
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