Average Rent in Watertown Town, MA

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Current Versus Historical Watertown Town, MA Rents

Watertown Town rentals average $2,000 for a studio rental to $4,650 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,200, or roughly $33 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $498 (-19.95%) year-over-year from $2,498 to $2,000. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $65 (2.57%) year-over-year from $2,525 to $2,590. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $100 (3.45%) year-over-year from $2,900 to $3,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $358 (-9.41%) year-over-year from $3,808 to $3,450. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $277 (6.29%) year-over-year from $4,398 to $4,675. 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 23.95% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.86% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.64% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.43% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.70% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$48.34	$2,000	$2,498 (-19.95%)	$1,075 (86.05%)
1 BR	$38.26	$2,590	$2,525 (2.57%)	$2,429 (6.62%)
2 BR	$33.82	$3,000	$2,900 (3.45%)	$2,750 (9.09%)
3 BR	$32.11	$3,450	$3,808 (-9.41%)	$3,585 (-3.77%)
4+ BR	$26.71	$4,675	$4,398 (6.29%)	$3,858 (21.17%)

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 $3,700 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 Watertown Town, MA is Newton, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,275 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 4.38% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 4.17% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Watertown Town, MA are about 2.88% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 20.29% 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	$1,800	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,925	$3,000
Arlington, MA	$2,175	$2,500	$2,900	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,725	$3,300	$3,600
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,000	$3,800
Brookline, MA	$2,413	$3,000	$3,950	$3,800
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,900	$3,895
Newton, MA	$1,888	$2,500	$3,173	$4,275

Top Neighborhoods Near Watertown Town

There are a total of 36 neighborhoods in or near Watertown Town. Some of these neighborhoods include South Side, St. Elizabeth's, and Commonwealth. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 36 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 $3,600 per month. A total of 8 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,600. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Watertown Town's average rent, which is only $3,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Watertown Town, Glendale has the most affordable average rent at $2,600 per month. Whereas, at $4,903 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	$2,000	$2,350	$3,000	$2,950
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,050	$2,495	$3,150	$2,950
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,050	$2,350	$2,965	$3,000
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$2,138	$2,700	$2,995	$3,095
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,875	$2,500	$3,100
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,875	$3,950	$3,200
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,650	$3,200	$3,225
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,825	$3,625	$3,225
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,175	$3,800	$3,275
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,395	$3,150	$3,325
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,425	$3,000	$3,600	$3,333
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,300	$4,625	$3,350
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,488	$2,400	$2,975	$3,450
South Medford, Medford, MA	N/A	$2,900	$3,000	$3,575
North End, Boston, MA	$2,625	$2,950	$3,600	$3,600
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$1,325	$3,200	$3,963	$3,600
North Allston, Boston, MA	$2,550	$3,095	$4,150	$3,600
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,900	$3,625
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,500	$2,955	$4,000	$3,700
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,305	$3,325	$4,191	$3,750
West End, Boston, MA	$2,835	$3,675	$4,800	$3,770
South End, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,600	$4,550	$3,800
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$3,250	$3,650	$3,900
Riverside, Cambridge, MA	$2,000	$3,200	$3,950	$3,900
Wellington - Harrington, Cambridge, MA	N/A	$2,550	$3,350	$3,900
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,785	$2,650	$3,350	$3,925
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,125	$3,000	$3,775	$4,000
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$3,000	$4,000	$4,350
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,000	$4,175	$4,500
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,695	$5,586	$4,903

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 $3,600. That's roughly around $34 per sqft. A total of 4 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 $4,275, Newton, MA is the most expensive county by Watertown Town, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Watertown Town, MA is on par with the other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Watertown Town, MA is 4.17% more affordable than 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	$1,800	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,925	$3,000
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
Arlington, MA	$2,175	$2,500	$2,900	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,725	$3,300	$3,600
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,000	$3,800
Brookline, MA	$2,413	$3,000	$3,950	$3,800
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,900	$3,895
Newton, MA	$1,888	$2,500	$3,173	$4,275

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 $3,600. 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 02149, Everett, MA at $2,600 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,450 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,150. That's at least $69 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 $2,908 per month. Or in other words, $59 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,900 per month. Which comes out to $49 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	$2,100	$2,450	$3,000	$3,125
02127, Boston, MA	$1,975	$3,050	$4,000	$4,300
02215, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,908	$4,000	$3,200
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,400	$3,000	$3,200
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,900	$3,900	$3,700
02116, Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,400	$5,200	$3,500
02114, Boston, MA	$2,625	$3,525	$4,398	$3,695
02155, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,450	$3,100	$3,300
02118, Boston, MA	$2,375	$3,600	$4,200	$3,810
02115, Boston, MA	$2,598	$2,980	$4,000	$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 $3,200. 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 $2,000 and an average price per square feet of $48.34. There are a total of 4 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 $2,400 and an average price per square feet of $38.26. There are a total of 21 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 $3,000 and an average price per square feet of $33.82. There are a total of 42 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 -0.20%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, 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 $2,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.