Average Rent in Watertown, MA
6 apartment buildings, 164 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Watertown, MAAvg Rent
$3,674/mo
median $3,500
market average
Cheapest
$663/mo
River Birch at Watertown
Properties
6
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Units
164
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Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 6 properties in Watertown, MA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Watertown, MA Rent Prices
All 6 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
River Birch at Watertown
100 Woodview Way, Watertown, MA 02472, USA
Watermills Apartments
330 Pleasant St, Watertown, MA 02472, USA
The Maximilian at Watertown
53 Pleasant St, Watertown, MA 02472, USA
Whitney Towers Apartments
275 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472, USA
Riverbend on the Charles
270 Pleasant St, Watertown, MA 02472, USA
Charlesbank Apartment Homes
120 Pleasant St, Watertown, MA 02472, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | River Birch at Watertown 100 Woodview Way, Watertown, MA 02472, USA | $663 | $887 | -- | 4.7 (221) | 2 |
| 2 | Watermills Apartments 330 Pleasant St, Watertown, MA 02472, USA | $2,400 | $3,173 | $3.67/ft² | 2.7 (34) | 23 |
| 3 | The Maximilian at Watertown 53 Pleasant St, Watertown, MA 02472, USA | $2,450 | $3,913 | $4.94/ft² | -- | 115 |
| 4 | Whitney Towers Apartments 275 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472, USA | $2,725 | $3,136 | $3.25/ft² | 4.6 (29) | 7 |
| 5 | Riverbend on the Charles 270 Pleasant St, Watertown, MA 02472, USA | $2,851 | $3,290 | $3.22/ft² | 4.4 (124) | 15 |
| 6 | Charlesbank Apartment Homes 120 Pleasant St, Watertown, MA 02472, USA | $2,919 | $3,209 | $2.99/ft² | 3.8 (50) | 2 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood.
River Birch at Watertown
4.7 (221)100 Woodview Way, Watertown, MA 02472, USA
Watermills Apartments
2.7 (34)330 Pleasant St, Watertown, MA 02472, USA
The Maximilian at Watertown
53 Pleasant St, Watertown, MA 02472, USA
Whitney Towers Apartments
4.6 (29)275 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472, USA
Riverbend on the Charles
4.4 (124)270 Pleasant St, Watertown, MA 02472, USA
Charlesbank Apartment Homes
3.8 (50)120 Pleasant St, Watertown, MA 02472, USA
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Watertown, MA neighborhoods
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Watertown, MA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Watertown, MA is $3,674 per month, based on 164 units across 6 apartment communities. Prices range from $663 at River Birch at Watertown to $7,000 at The Maximilian at Watertown.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,851/mo | $2,851/mo | 1 |
| 1 Bed | $3,398/mo | $2,400/mo | 66 |
| 2 Bed | $4,106/mo | $3,000/mo | 58 |
| 3 Bed | $6,553/mo | $5,800/mo | 8 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Watertown, MA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$147,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,674/mo.
Comfortable income
$176,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($663/mo), you need to earn at least $27,000/year.
Cost of living in Watertown, MA
Overall prices in Watertown, MA runs above the national average by about 10% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 110.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Watertown, MA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,674 |
| Utilities | $637 |
| Groceries | $544 |
| Transportation | $1,520 |
| Healthcare | $741 |
| Other goods and services | $1,186 |
| Estimated total | $8,302/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 were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Massachusetts
How Watertown, MA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Watertown, MA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agawam, MA | $2,246 | -39% | +1.8% | 33 |
| Boston, MA | $4,697 | +28% | +1.9% | 29 |
| Lynn, MA | $3,019 | -18% | -0.3% | 16 |
| Waltham, MA | $3,564 | -3% | -1.3% | 11 |
| Weymouth, MA | $2,674 | -27% | +1.8% | 11 |
| Framingham, MA | $3,240 | -12% | +1.7% | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Watertown, MA?
The average rent in Watertown, MA is $3,674 per month, based on 164 units across 6 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Watertown, MA?
The median asking rent in Watertown, MA is $3,500 per month, computed from 164 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $3,674/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Watertown, MA?
The lowest available rent in Watertown, MA starts at $663 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Watertown, MA?
1-bedroom apartments in Watertown, MA average $3,398/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,400/mo across 66 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Watertown, MA?
2-bedroom apartments in Watertown, MA average $4,106/mo. Units start from $3,000/mo across 58 units currently listed.
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