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 studio rental to $4,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,325, or roughly $34 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $589 (-22.75%) year-over-year from $2,589 to $2,000. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $125 (-5.05%) year-over-year from $2,475 to $2,350. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $50 (1.69%) year-over-year from $2,950 to $3,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $33 (-0.94%) year-over-year from $3,533 to $3,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $633 (-13.67%) year-over-year from $4,633 to $4,000. 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 up by 0.71% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.74% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 22.83% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$60.00	$2,000	$2,589 (-22.75%)	$2,039 (-1.91%)
1 BR	$17.31	$2,350	$2,475 (-5.05%)	$2,163 (8.63%)
2 BR	$33.49	$3,000	$2,950 (1.69%)	$2,742 (9.42%)
3 BR	$34.11	$3,500	$3,533 (-0.94%)	$3,325 (5.26%)
4+ BR	$31.48	$4,000	$4,633 (-13.67%)	$3,617 (10.60%)

Historical Rents in East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA

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Top Cities Near East Watertown

There are a total of 10 cities nearby East Watertown. The average rent in East Watertown is currently $3,350 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chelsea, MA, with an average rent of $2,400, 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 $4,150 per month.

Let's compare East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA is on par with the other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 5.37% more affordable. Two bedrooms in East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA are about 1.64% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 6.86% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities near East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,073	$2,600	$2,400
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
Arlington, MA	$2,200	$2,500	$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 East Watertown

There are a total of 40 neighborhoods in or near East Watertown. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, St. Elizabeth's, and South Side. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 40 total neighborhoods in or near East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA is currently around $3,550 per month. A total of 13 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only seventeen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,550. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than East Watertown's average rent, which is only $3,325. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near East Watertown, 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 East Watertown. 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
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
Bank Square, Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,772	$3,447	$3,100
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,675	$3,150	$3,100
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,820	$3,993	$3,195
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,425	$2,950	$3,500	$3,200
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,550	$3,125	$3,775	$3,200
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,900	$3,575	$3,300
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
Ten Hills, Somerville, MA	$1,750	$2,650	$3,250	$3,475
Newton Corner, Newton, MA	$2,000	$2,600	$3,050	$3,500
Highland Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,800	$3,000	$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
Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, Boston, MA	$2,475	$3,350	$4,250	$3,900
Wellington - Harrington, Cambridge, MA	$2,250	$2,550	$3,325	$3,900
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$1,995	$3,000	$3,800	$3,950
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 East Watertown

There are a total of 10 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 $3,350. That's roughly around $33 per sqft. A total of 5 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chelsea, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,400. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,150, Newton, MA is the most expensive county by East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA is on par with the other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA is 5.37% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA is 1.64% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,073	$2,600	$2,400
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
Arlington, MA	$2,200	$2,500	$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 East Watertown

There are a total of 18 zipcodes in or near East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,557. A total of 8 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 $2,050. That's at least $65 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 $2,875 per month. Or in other words, $56 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,700 per month. Which comes out to $48 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	$2,000	$2,398	$3,000	$3,200
02135, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,450	$2,950	$3,100
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,913	$3,800	$3,600
02140, Cambridge, MA	$1,200	$2,650	$3,600	$3,565
02215, Boston, MA	$2,295	$2,850	$4,000	$3,200
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,388	$2,600	$3,550	$3,700
02115, Boston, MA	$2,548	$2,900	$4,038	$3,200
02155, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,350	$3,000	$3,300
02120, Boston, MA	$250	$3,195	$3,600	$4,425
02453, Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,636	$3,000	$3,175

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 $3,325. 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 studio apartment in East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,000 and an average price per square feet of $60.00. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in East Watertown.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,373 and an average price per square feet of $17.31. There are a total of 6 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 $3,050 and an average price per square feet of $33.49. There are a total of 17 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 -0.23%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% 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 $2,660/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.