Average Rent in 02472, Watertown Town, MA

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Current Versus Historical 02472, Watertown Town, MA Rents

02472 rentals average $2,450 for a 1-bedroom rental to $5,350 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,000, or roughly $31 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $115 (4.51%) year-over-year from $2,550 to $2,665. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $14 (-0.57%) year-over-year from $2,464 to $2,450. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $84 (3.10%) year-over-year from $2,716 to $2,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $258 (-7.42%) year-over-year from $3,483 to $3,225. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,225 (29.70%) year-over-year from $4,125 to $5,350. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.38% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.02% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.00% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Oct 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $33.60 $2,450 $2,464 (-0.57%) $2,620 (-6.49%)
2 BR $31.19 $2,800 $2,716 (3.10%) $2,859 (-2.07%)
3 BR $29.00 $3,225 $3,483 (-7.42%) $3,283 (-1.78%)
4+ BR $29.97 $5,350 $4,125 (29.70%) $3,917 (36.60%)

Historical Rents in 02472, Watertown Town, MA

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Top Cities Near 02472

There are a total of 7 cities nearby 02472. The average rent in 02472 is currently $3,200 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 $2,600, 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 $3,700 per month.

Let's compare 02472, Watertown Town, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are equivalent to other nearby cities' one bedroom rents. Two bedrooms in 02472, Watertown Town, MA are about 3.57% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 14.06% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near 02472, Watertown Town, MA in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Everett, MA $1,650 $2,000 $2,500 $2,600
Waltham, MA $1,800 $2,295 $2,748 $2,898
Watertown Town, MA N/A $2,450 $2,800 $3,000
Somerville, MA $2,350 $2,600 $3,000 $3,200
Cambridge, MA $2,300 $2,900 $3,500 $3,500
Newton, MA $2,050 $2,425 $2,900 $3,700
Brookline, MA $2,400 $2,825 $3,750 $3,700

Top Neighborhoods Near 02472

There are a total of 17 neighborhoods in or near 02472. Some of these neighborhoods include Glendale, Commonwealth, and East Watertown. We've included all of these top 17 neighborhoods in or near 02472, Watertown Town, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 17 neighborhoods in or near 02472, Watertown Town, MA is currently around $3,200 per month. A total of 5 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twelve neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,200. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 02472's average rent, which is only $3,000. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 02472, Glendale has the most affordable average rent at $2,600 per month. Whereas, at $4,605 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
Glendale, Everett, MA $1,600 $2,000 $2,500 $2,600
Commonwealth, Boston, MA $1,900 $2,300 $2,650 $2,650
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA N/A $2,000 $2,800 $2,900
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA $2,225 $2,775 $3,227 $2,900
Oak Square, Boston, MA N/A $2,200 $2,600 $3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA $2,400 $2,875 $3,900 $3,050
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA $1,850 $2,350 $3,100 $3,150
Mission Hill, Boston, MA $2,350 $2,300 $2,950 $3,195
Washington Square, Brookline, MA $2,400 $2,850 $3,388 $3,200
South Medford, Medford, MA $1,950 $2,700 $2,625 $3,200
Columbia Point, Boston, MA $1,950 $2,400 $3,200 $3,300
North End, Boston, MA $2,300 $2,450 $3,800 $3,350
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $3,025 $3,288 $3,960 $3,500
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA $2,250 $3,138 $3,688 $3,700
Back Bay, Boston, MA $2,500 $3,350 $5,825 $3,800
South End, Boston, MA $2,740 $3,425 $4,250 $3,850
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA $2,900 $3,778 $5,000 $4,605

Top Counties Near 02472

There are a total of 7 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 $3,200. That's roughly around $33 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 $2,600. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,700, Newton, MA is the most expensive county by 02472, Watertown Town, MA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 02472, Watertown Town, MA is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 02472, Watertown Town, MA is 3.57% 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 $1,650 $2,000 $2,500 $2,600
Waltham, MA $1,800 $2,295 $2,748 $2,898
Watertown Town, MA N/A $2,450 $2,800 $3,000
Somerville, MA $2,350 $2,600 $3,000 $3,200
Cambridge, MA $2,300 $2,900 $3,500 $3,500
Newton, MA $2,050 $2,425 $2,900 $3,700
Brookline, MA $2,400 $2,825 $3,750 $3,700

Top Zipcodes Near 02472

There are a total of 15 zipcodes in or near 02472, Watertown Town, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,350. 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 $2,148 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,000 per month is 02116, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,250. That's at least $60 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 $2,750 per month. Or in other words, $51 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,550 per month. Which comes out to $46 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 $1,890 $2,300 $2,800 $2,950
02127, Boston, MA $2,500 $3,050 $3,950 $3,950
02215, Boston, MA $2,200 $2,900 $3,400 $2,900
02138, Cambridge, MA $2,250 $2,675 $3,550 $3,500
02116, Boston, MA $2,500 $3,600 $5,750 $4,000
02114, Boston, MA $2,564 $3,200 $4,273 $3,403
02155, Medford, MA $1,925 $2,250 $2,800 $3,000
02118, Boston, MA $2,740 $3,355 $4,100 $3,700
02115, Boston, MA $3,050 $2,950 $4,188 $3,350
02453, Waltham, MA $2,000 $2,400 $2,750 $2,792

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 $3,000. 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 one bedroom apartment in 02472, Watertown Town, MA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,450 and an average price per square feet of $33.60. There are a total of 12 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 $2,800 and an average price per square feet of $31.19. There are a total of 61 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 0.05%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07% 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 $2,400/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.