Average Rent in 02472, Watertown Town, MA

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Current Versus Historical 02472, Watertown Town, MA Rents

02472 rentals average $2,715 for a studio rental to $4,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,000, or roughly $32 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $181 (6.89%) year-over-year from $2,624 to $2,805. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $325 (13.68%) year-over-year from $2,375 to $2,700. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $34 (1.21%) year-over-year from $2,816 to $2,850. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $358 (-10.07%) year-over-year from $3,558 to $3,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $560 (12.90%) year-over-year from $4,340 to $4,900. 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 up by 13.26% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.46% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.88% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.91% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$53.83	$2,805	$2,624 (6.89%)	$1,583 (77.16%)
1 BR	$40.89	$2,700	$2,375 (13.68%)	$2,478 (8.94%)
2 BR	$32.56	$2,850	$2,816 (1.21%)	$2,826 (0.86%)
3 BR	$30.48	$3,200	$3,558 (-10.07%)	$3,410 (-6.16%)
4+ BR	$26.46	$4,900	$4,340 (12.90%)	$3,892 (25.91%)

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 $3,313 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 $3,800 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 20.90% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 3.37% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 02472, Watertown Town, MA are about 5.36% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 12.12% 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	$1,900	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,750	$2,793
Watertown Town, MA	$2,715	$2,600	$2,800	$3,000
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,250	$2,900	$3,225
Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,600	$3,188	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$2,950	$3,600	$3,525
Brookline, MA	$2,295	$2,775	$3,900	$3,600
Newton, MA	N/A	$2,425	$3,000	$3,800

Top Neighborhoods Near 02472

There are a total of 28 neighborhoods in or near 02472. Some of these neighborhoods include Glendale, Commonwealth, and South Side. We've included all of these top 28 neighborhoods in or near 02472, Watertown Town, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 28 neighborhoods in or near 02472, Watertown Town, MA is currently around $3,269 per month. A total of 8 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,269. 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 $2,575 per month. Whereas, at $4,690 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	$1,900	$2,000	$2,450	$2,575
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,250	$2,700	$2,700
South Side, Waltham, MA	$1,800	$2,200	$2,700	$2,720
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,300	$3,050	$2,800
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,225	$2,700	$3,800	$2,895
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,700	$2,800	$2,900
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,975	$4,075	$3,000
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,448	$2,950	$3,000
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,363	$2,375	$2,850	$3,100
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,450	$2,500	$2,995	$3,163
Newton Corner, Newton, MA	$2,805	$2,975	$2,800	$3,200
North Allston, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,825	$3,050	$3,200
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,620	$3,250	$3,238
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,750	$2,600	$2,925	$3,238
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,125	$2,850	$3,425	$3,300
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,375	$2,825	$3,600	$3,350
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA	$2,995	$4,000	$3,275	$3,375
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,498	$3,325	$4,850	$3,400
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,225	$2,700	$3,400	$3,400
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,600	$3,675	$3,400
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	$2,800	$2,650	$2,950	$3,448
North End, Boston, MA	$2,500	$2,800	$3,600	$3,500
South Medford, Medford, MA	N/A	$2,150	$2,975	$3,550
West End, Boston, MA	$2,939	$3,500	$4,735	$3,560
Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, Boston, MA	$2,000	$3,175	$3,800	$3,675
South End, Boston, MA	$2,250	$3,495	$4,200	$3,775
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,215	$3,400	$4,075	$3,806
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,825	$3,925	$5,500	$4,690

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 $3,313. 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 $3,800, Newton, MA is the most expensive county by 02472, Watertown Town, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in 02472, Watertown Town, MA is 20.90% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 02472, Watertown Town, MA is 3.37% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 02472, Watertown Town, MA is 5.36% 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	$1,900	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,750	$2,793
Watertown Town, MA	$2,715	$2,600	$2,800	$3,000
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,250	$2,900	$3,225
Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,600	$3,188	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$2,950	$3,600	$3,525
Brookline, MA	$2,295	$2,775	$3,900	$3,600
Newton, MA	N/A	$2,425	$3,000	$3,800

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 $3,500. A total of 5 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 $2,225 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,970 per month is 02127, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,000. 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 $2,800 per month. Or in other words, $55 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,600 per month. Which comes out to $47 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	$2,000	$2,363	$2,800	$2,900
02127, Boston, MA	$350	$2,750	$3,995	$3,970
02215, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,800	$3,900	$2,900
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,800	$3,600	$3,448
02116, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,400	$5,500	$3,650
02114, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,360	$4,470	$3,550
02155, Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,225	$2,900	$3,200
02118, Boston, MA	$1,400	$3,403	$4,000	$3,675
02115, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,000	$4,013	$3,275
02453, Waltham, MA	$1,800	$2,350	$2,780	$2,883

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 studio apartment in 02472, Watertown Town, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,715 and an average price per square feet of $53.83. There are a total of 2 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 $2,600 and an average price per square feet of $40.89. There are a total of 17 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 $32.56. There are a total of 78 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 0.07%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, 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 $2,400/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.