Average Rent in Watertown Town, MA

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Current Versus Historical Watertown Town, MA Rents

Watertown Town rentals average $2,940 for a studio rental to $4,625 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 August 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $254 (9.46%) year-over-year from $2,686 to $2,940. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $83 (3.38%) year-over-year from $2,467 to $2,550. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $50 (1.75%) year-over-year from $2,850 to $2,900. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $325 (-8.97%) year-over-year from $3,625 to $3,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $235 (5.15%) year-over-year from $4,565 to $4,800. 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 11.08% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.62% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.14% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.26% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.11% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$50.54	$2,940	$2,686 (9.46%)	$1,633 (80.00%)
1 BR	$41.06	$2,550	$2,467 (3.38%)	$2,458 (3.73%)
2 BR	$32.22	$2,900	$2,850 (1.75%)	$2,860 (1.40%)
3 BR	$29.79	$3,300	$3,625 (-8.97%)	$3,552 (-7.09%)
4+ BR	$26.75	$4,800	$4,565 (5.15%)	$4,125 (16.36%)

Historical Rents in Watertown Town, MA

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Top Cities Near Watertown Town

There are a total of 8 cities nearby Watertown Town. The average rent in Watertown Town is currently $3,324 per month. A total of 2 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 Watertown Town, MA is Newton, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,850 per month.

Let's compare Watertown Town, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Watertown Town, MA is 32.82% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 0.49% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Watertown Town, MA are about 0.86% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 15.15% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 8 cities near Watertown Town, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Everett, MA	$1,875	$2,100	$2,500	$2,700
Waltham, MA	$1,975	$2,238	$2,750	$2,820
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,700	$2,800	$3,100
Arlington, MA	$1,950	$2,300	$2,900	$3,248
Somerville, MA	$2,050	$2,600	$3,200	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,950	$3,625	$3,550
Brookline, MA	$2,300	$2,750	$3,800	$3,675
Newton, MA	$1,975	$2,500	$2,950	$3,850

Top Neighborhoods Near Watertown Town

There are a total of 34 neighborhoods in or near Watertown Town. Some of these neighborhoods include South Side, Commonwealth, and Central Maverick Square - Paris Street. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 34 total neighborhoods in or near Watertown Town, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Watertown Town, MA is currently around $3,386 per month. A total of 9 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-one neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,386. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Watertown Town's average rent, which is only $3,000. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Watertown Town, Glendale has the most affordable average rent at $2,725 per month. Whereas, at $4,963 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Watertown Town. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South Side, Waltham, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,850	$2,745
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,295	$2,775	$2,750
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$1,995	$2,500	$3,025	$2,800
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,988	$2,400	$2,975	$2,895
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,795	$3,940	$2,999
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,800	$2,825	$3,000
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,395	$3,000	$3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,499	$3,000	$4,100	$3,050
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,400	$2,800	$3,150
Newton Corner, Newton, MA	$2,973	$2,600	$3,000	$3,183
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,450	$2,500	$3,225	$3,200
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,800	$3,650	$3,300
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,225	$2,900	$3,500	$3,300
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,738	$2,800	$2,900	$3,375
North Allston, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,850	$3,200	$3,398
North End, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,698	$3,600	$3,400
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,495	$3,400	$4,800	$3,400
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,298	$2,750	$3,722	$3,438
South Medford, Medford, MA	N/A	$2,100	$3,000	$3,463
Ward Two, Somerville, MA	N/A	$2,600	$3,475	$3,500
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	$2,800	$2,900	$2,900	$3,500
West End, Boston, MA	$2,819	$3,450	$4,948	$3,550
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$1,998	$2,475	$3,650	$3,675
Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,200	$3,850	$3,700
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,128	$3,400	$4,225	$3,768
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,900	$3,875	$3,800
South End, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,200	$4,250	$3,800
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA	$2,395	$2,598	$4,000	$4,000
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,475	$2,600	$4,000	$4,000
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,875	$3,985	$5,750	$4,963

Top Counties Near Watertown Town

There are a total of 9 counties located by 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 $3,248. 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 Everett, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,700. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,850, Newton, MA is the most expensive county by Watertown Town, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Watertown Town, MA is 32.82% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Watertown Town, MA is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Watertown Town, MA is on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Everett, MA	$1,875	$2,100	$2,500	$2,700
Waltham, MA	$1,975	$2,238	$2,750	$2,820
Watertown Town, MA	$2,940	$2,563	$2,900	$3,000
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,700	$2,800	$3,100
Arlington, MA	$1,950	$2,300	$2,900	$3,248
Somerville, MA	$2,050	$2,600	$3,200	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,950	$3,625	$3,550
Brookline, MA	$2,300	$2,750	$3,800	$3,675
Newton, MA	$1,975	$2,500	$2,950	$3,850

Top Zipcodes Near Watertown Town

There are a total of 17 zipcodes in or near Watertown Town, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,400. 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 02149, Everett, MA at $2,700 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,000 per month is 02111, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,300. That's at least $62 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Watertown Town, MA is $2,800 per month. Or in other words, $56 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,550 per month. Which comes out to $47 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 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	$2,400	$2,850	$2,950
02127, Boston, MA	$350	$2,800	$4,100	$3,975
02215, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,842	$3,995	$3,100
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,940	$2,563	$2,900	$3,000
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,800	$3,550	$3,400
02116, Boston, MA	$2,498	$3,400	$5,250	$3,600
02114, Boston, MA	$2,654	$3,350	$4,515	$3,550
02155, Medford, MA	$1,963	$2,200	$2,900	$3,150
02118, Boston, MA	$2,275	$3,200	$4,025	$3,760
02115, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,998	$3,950	$3,250

Frequently Asked Questions - Watertown Town Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for 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 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 Watertown Town, MA.

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

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,940 and an average price per square feet of $50.54. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Watertown Town.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,563 and an average price per square feet of $41.06. There are a total of 22 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Watertown Town.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,900 and an average price per square feet of $32.22. There are a total of 77 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Watertown Town.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Watertown Town, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.09%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Watertown Town, MA is around $2,400/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.