Average Rent in Watertown Town, MA

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Current Versus Historical Watertown Town, MA Rents

Watertown Town rentals average $2,675 for a studio rental to $5,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,995, or roughly $31 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $125 (4.90%) year-over-year from $2,550 to $2,675. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $136 (5.51%) year-over-year from $2,464 to $2,600. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $84 (3.10%) year-over-year from $2,716 to $2,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $12 (0.33%) year-over-year from $3,483 to $3,495. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $875 (21.21%) year-over-year from $4,125 to $5,000. 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 up by 0.25% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.41% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.38% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.39% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Oct 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $37.68 $2,675 $2,550 (4.90%) $1,887 (41.78%)
1 BR $34.29 $2,600 $2,464 (5.51%) $2,592 (0.32%)
2 BR $31.08 $2,800 $2,716 (3.10%) $2,843 (-1.52%)
3 BR $28.10 $3,495 $3,483 (0.33%) $3,283 (6.45%)
4+ BR $26.25 $5,000 $4,125 (21.21%) $3,917 (27.66%)

Historical Rents in Watertown Town, MA

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Top Cities Near Watertown Town

There are a total of 7 cities nearby Watertown Town. The average rent in Watertown Town is currently $3,373 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 Brookline, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,800 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 23.36% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 9.10% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Watertown Town, MA are about 3.57% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 14.50% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near Watertown Town, MA in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Everett, MA $1,700 $2,000 $2,475 $2,700
Waltham, MA $1,800 $2,273 $2,800 $2,895
Arlington, MA $1,825 $2,200 $2,900 $3,200
Somerville, MA $2,450 $2,600 $3,050 $3,373
Cambridge, MA $2,475 $2,863 $3,500 $3,500
Newton, MA $2,050 $2,250 $2,875 $3,650
Brookline, MA $2,200 $2,863 $3,800 $3,800

Top Neighborhoods Near Watertown Town

There are a total of 17 neighborhoods in or near Watertown Town. Some of these neighborhoods include Glendale, Commonwealth, and Mission Hill. We've included all of these top 17 neighborhoods in or near Watertown Town, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 17 neighborhoods in or near Watertown Town, MA is currently around $3,225 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only thirteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,225. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Watertown Town's average rent, which is only $2,995. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Watertown Town, Glendale has the most affordable average rent at $2,600 per month. Whereas, at $5,000 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
Glendale, Everett, MA $1,775 $2,000 $2,450 $2,600
Commonwealth, Boston, MA $2,000 $2,200 $2,700 $2,700
Mission Hill, Boston, MA $2,350 $2,300 $2,800 $2,950
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA $2,200 $2,900 $3,400 $2,995
Oak Square, Boston, MA $1,950 $2,200 $2,825 $3,000
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA N/A $2,100 $2,800 $3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA $2,500 $2,925 $3,950 $3,100
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA $1,800 $2,363 $3,300 $3,150
Washington Square, Brookline, MA $2,200 $2,800 $3,300 $3,225
South Medford, Medford, MA $1,950 $2,700 $2,700 $3,275
North End, Boston, MA $2,300 $2,700 $3,800 $3,375
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $2,823 $3,300 $3,935 $3,600
West End, Boston, MA $2,750 $3,300 $4,440 $3,635
Back Bay, Boston, MA $2,500 $3,475 $5,025 $3,700
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA $2,000 $2,988 $3,675 $3,750
South End, Boston, MA $2,525 $3,350 $4,275 $3,800
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA $2,900 $3,843 $5,413 $5,000

Top Counties Near Watertown Town

There are a total of 8 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 $3,286. 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 $3,800, Brookline, MA is the most expensive county by Watertown Town, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Watertown Town, MA is 20.56% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Watertown Town, MA is 4.55% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Watertown Town, MA is 3.13% 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 $1,700 $2,000 $2,475 $2,700
Waltham, MA $1,800 $2,273 $2,800 $2,895
Watertown Town, MA $2,675 $2,500 $2,800 $2,995
Arlington, MA $1,825 $2,200 $2,900 $3,200
Somerville, MA $2,450 $2,600 $3,050 $3,373
Cambridge, MA $2,475 $2,863 $3,500 $3,500
Newton, MA $2,050 $2,250 $2,875 $3,650
Brookline, MA $2,200 $2,863 $3,800 $3,800

Top Zipcodes Near Watertown Town

There are a total of 15 zipcodes in or near Watertown Town, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,400. 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 $2,700 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,023 per month is 02111, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,350. That's at least $63 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 $2,625 per month. Or in other words, $53 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,600 per month. Which comes out to $46 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 $1,963 $2,275 $2,775 $2,988
02127, Boston, MA $2,300 $3,125 $3,970 $3,950
02215, Boston, MA $2,200 $2,900 $3,600 $2,988
02472, Watertown Town, MA $2,675 $2,500 $2,800 $2,995
02138, Cambridge, MA $2,350 $2,625 $3,600 $3,350
02116, Boston, MA $2,500 $3,538 $5,500 $3,900
02114, Boston, MA $2,585 $3,165 $4,435 $3,548
02155, Medford, MA $1,925 $2,250 $2,800 $3,200
02118, Boston, MA $2,650 $3,330 $4,100 $3,675
02115, Boston, MA $2,700 $3,000 $4,075 $3,400

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 $2,995. 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 $2,675 and an average price per square feet of $37.68. There are a total of 1 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 $2,500 and an average price per square feet of $34.29. There are a total of 13 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 $2,800 and an average price per square feet of $31.08. There are a total of 62 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 0.05%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Watertown Town, MA?
A reasonable rent price in Watertown Town, MA is around $2,396/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.