Average Rent in East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA

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Current Versus Historical East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA Rents

East Watertown rentals average $2,000 for a 1-bedroom rental to $5,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,900, or roughly $30 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $422 (-17.43%) year-over-year from $2,422 to $2,000. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $250 (-11.11%) year-over-year from $2,250 to $2,000. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $101 (3.74%) year-over-year from $2,699 to $2,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $299 (-8.74%) year-over-year from $3,424 to $3,125. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,150 (55.84%) year-over-year from $3,850 to $6,000. 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 down by 6.98% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.75% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.10% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.02% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$25.06	$2,000	$2,250 (-11.11%)	$2,100 (-4.76%)
2 BR	$30.44	$2,800	$2,699 (3.74%)	$2,832 (-1.12%)
3 BR	$33.02	$3,125	$3,424 (-8.74%)	$3,108 (0.54%)
4+ BR	$26.52	$6,000	$3,850 (55.84%)	$3,950 (51.90%)

Historical Rents in East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA

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Top Cities Near East Watertown

There are a total of 9 cities nearby East Watertown. The average rent in East Watertown is currently $3,075 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chelsea, MA, with an average rent of $2,148, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA is Newton, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,700 per month.

Let's compare East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 21.25% more affordable. Two bedrooms in East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA are about 1.79% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 16.80% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 9 cities near East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,148	$2,700	$2,148
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
Arlington, MA	$1,738	$2,250	$2,850	$3,075
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,600	$3,000	$3,200
Cambridge, MA	$2,300	$2,900	$3,500	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,825	$3,750	$3,700
Newton, MA	$2,050	$2,425	$2,900	$3,700

Top Neighborhoods Near East Watertown

There are a total of 18 neighborhoods in or near East Watertown. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, Glendale, and Commonwealth. We've included all of these top 18 neighborhoods in or near East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 18 neighborhoods in or near East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA is currently around $3,200 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only fourteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,200. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than East Watertown's average rent, which is only $2,900. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near East Watertown, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,750 per month. Whereas, at $4,605 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near East Watertown. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Broadway, Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,150	$2,600	$1,750
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,600	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$1,900	$2,300	$2,650	$2,650
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
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,223	$3,468	$4,500	$4,350
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,778	$5,000	$4,605

Top Counties Near East Watertown

There are a total of 9 counties located by East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Everett, MA, and Waltham, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,075. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chelsea, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,148. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,700, Newton, MA is the most expensive county by East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA is 21.25% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA is 1.79% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,148	$2,700	$2,148
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
Arlington, MA	$1,738	$2,250	$2,850	$3,075
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,600	$3,000	$3,200
Cambridge, MA	$2,300	$2,900	$3,500	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,825	$3,750	$3,700
Newton, MA	$2,050	$2,425	$2,900	$3,700

Top Zipcodes Near East Watertown

There are a total of 16 zipcodes in or near East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,350. A total of 4 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 $2,225. That's at least $59 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA is $2,713 per month. Or in other words, $50 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,475 per month. Which comes out to $45 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02472, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,450	$2,800	$3,000
02135, Boston, MA	$1,890	$2,300	$2,800	$2,950
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,250	$2,675	$3,550	$3,500
02140, Cambridge, MA	$2,100	$2,614	$3,700	$3,400
02215, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,900	$3,400	$2,900
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,500	$2,750	$3,050	$3,350
02115, Boston, MA	$3,050	$2,950	$4,188	$3,350
02155, Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,250	$2,800	$3,000
02453, Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,400	$2,750	$2,792
02116, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,600	$5,750	$4,000

Frequently Asked Questions - East Watertown Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA apartments for rent is approximately $2,900. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do East Watertown, 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 East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,000 and an average price per square feet of $25.06. There are a total of 5 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in East Watertown.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,800 and an average price per square feet of $30.44. There are a total of 28 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in East Watertown.

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

Rent prices for rentals in East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.17%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.11%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA is around $2,320/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.