Average Rent in 02472, Watertown Town, MA

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Current Versus Historical 02472, Watertown Town, MA Rents

02472 rentals average $2,000 for a studio rental to $4,350 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,200, or roughly $34 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $498 (-19.95%) year-over-year from $2,498 to $2,000. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $75 (-2.97%) year-over-year from $2,525 to $2,450. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $75 (2.59%) year-over-year from $2,900 to $2,975. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $383 (-10.07%) year-over-year from $3,808 to $3,425. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $52 (1.17%) year-over-year from $4,398 to $4,450. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 23.95% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.08% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.19% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.91% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.38% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$48.21	$2,000	$2,498 (-19.95%)	$1,075 (86.05%)
1 BR	$41.15	$2,450	$2,525 (-2.97%)	$2,467 (-0.68%)
2 BR	$34.16	$2,975	$2,900 (2.59%)	$2,831 (5.09%)
3 BR	$31.64	$3,425	$3,808 (-10.07%)	$3,593 (-4.68%)
4+ BR	$27.89	$4,450	$4,398 (1.17%)	$3,858 (15.33%)

Historical Rents in 02472, Watertown Town, MA

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Top Cities Near 02472

There are a total of 8 cities nearby 02472. The average rent in 02472 is currently $3,520 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Everett, MA, with an average rent of $2,700, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 02472, Watertown Town, MA is Newton, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,150 per month.

Let's compare 02472, Watertown Town, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 02472, Watertown Town, MA is on par with the other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 4.28% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 02472, Watertown Town, MA are about 1.67% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 8.41% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 8 cities near 02472, Watertown Town, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Everett, MA	$1,825	$2,100	$2,500	$2,700
Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,900	$3,000
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,398	$3,000	$3,200
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,000	$3,500
Somerville, MA	$2,275	$2,700	$3,300	$3,540
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,900	$3,800
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$3,000	$3,900	$3,800
Newton, MA	$1,975	$2,500	$3,100	$4,150

Top Neighborhoods Near 02472

There are a total of 39 neighborhoods in or near 02472. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, and St. Elizabeth's. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 39 total neighborhoods in or near 02472, Watertown Town, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near 02472, Watertown Town, MA is currently around $3,475 per month. A total of 12 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eighteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,475. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 02472's average rent, which is only $3,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 02472, Glendale has the most affordable average rent at $2,750 per month. Whereas, at $4,790 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 02472. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,900	$2,898
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$2,138	$2,650	$3,000	$3,000
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,450	$3,100	$3,000
South Side, Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,665	$3,000	$3,080
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,875	$2,800	$3,100
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,820	$3,993	$3,195
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,550	$3,125	$3,775	$3,200
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,425	$2,950	$3,500	$3,200
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,900	$3,575	$3,300
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,373	$3,050	$3,325
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,488	$2,500	$3,000	$3,350
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,100	$3,120	$3,950	$3,400
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,350	$4,700	$3,400
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,283	$2,945	$3,445	$3,470
Newton Corner, Newton, MA	$2,000	$2,600	$3,050	$3,500
North End, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,950	$3,675	$3,600
North Allston, Boston, MA	$2,550	$3,000	$4,000	$3,600
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,900	$3,900	$3,600
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$3,000	$2,948	$3,625
South Medford, Medford, MA	N/A	$2,900	$3,000	$3,675
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,775	$2,600	$3,500	$3,700
South End, Boston, MA	$2,475	$3,625	$4,500	$3,800
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,275	$3,350	$4,222	$3,800
Riverside, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,125	$3,900	$3,840
West End, Boston, MA	$2,915	$3,593	$5,010	$3,845
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$3,750	$3,600	$3,925
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$1,995	$3,000	$3,800	$3,950
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,950	$4,000	$4,300
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA	N/A	$2,900	$4,175	$4,500
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,875	$5,570	$4,790

Top Counties Near 02472

There are a total of 8 counties located by 02472, Watertown Town, MA. Some of these counties include Everett, MA, Waltham, MA, and Watertown Town, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,520. That's roughly around $34 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Everett, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,700. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,150, Newton, MA is the most expensive county by 02472, Watertown Town, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in 02472, Watertown Town, MA is on par with the other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 02472, Watertown Town, MA is 4.28% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 02472, Watertown Town, MA is 1.67% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Everett, MA	$1,825	$2,100	$2,500	$2,700
Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,900	$3,000
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,398	$3,000	$3,200
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,000	$3,500
Somerville, MA	$2,275	$2,700	$3,300	$3,540
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,900	$3,800
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$3,000	$3,900	$3,800
Newton, MA	$1,975	$2,500	$3,100	$4,150

Top Zipcodes Near 02472

There are a total of 17 zipcodes in or near 02472, Watertown Town, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,565. A total of 6 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02150, Chelsea, MA at $2,400 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,425 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,100. That's at least $66 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 02472, Watertown Town, MA is $2,900 per month. Or in other words, $58 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,800 per month. Which comes out to $49 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 02472, Watertown Town, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02135, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,450	$2,950	$3,100
02127, Boston, MA	$1,950	$3,000	$4,000	$4,100
02215, Boston, MA	$2,295	$2,850	$4,000	$3,200
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,913	$3,800	$3,600
02116, Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,500	$5,300	$3,550
02114, Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,415	$4,385	$3,600
02155, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,350	$3,000	$3,300
02118, Boston, MA	$2,350	$3,600	$4,100	$3,800
02115, Boston, MA	$2,548	$2,900	$4,038	$3,200
02453, Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,636	$3,000	$3,175

Frequently Asked Questions - 02472 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 02472, Watertown Town, MA?

The average monthly rental price for 02472, Watertown Town, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,200. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 02472, Watertown Town, MA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in 02472, Watertown Town, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in 02472, Watertown Town, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,000 and an average price per square feet of $48.21. There are a total of 4 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 02472.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 02472, Watertown Town, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,398 and an average price per square feet of $41.15. There are a total of 24 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 02472.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 02472, Watertown Town, MA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,000 and an average price per square feet of $34.16. There are a total of 50 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 02472.

How have rent prices in 02472, Watertown Town, MA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 02472, Watertown Town, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.20%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 02472, Watertown Town, MA?

A reasonable rent price in 02472, Watertown Town, MA is around $2,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.