Average Rent in Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA

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Current Versus Historical Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA Rents

Watertown West End rentals average $2,875 for a 1-bedroom rental to $5,100 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,100, or roughly $32 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $2,200 to $2,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $767 (34.33%) year-over-year from $2,233 to $3,000. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $542 (-18.57%) year-over-year from $2,917 to $2,375. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $725 (-17.37%) year-over-year from $4,175 to $3,450. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $527 (11.91%) year-over-year from $4,423 to $4,950. 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 16.88% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.49% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.22% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.45% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jul 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $35.60 $3,000 $2,233 (34.33%) $2,656 (12.94%)
2 BR $38.44 $2,375 $2,917 (-18.57%) $2,883 (-17.63%)
3 BR $31.13 $3,450 $4,175 (-17.37%) $3,617 (-4.61%)
4+ BR $25.26 $4,950 $4,423 (11.91%) $4,866 (1.73%)

Historical Rents in Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA

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Top Cities Near Watertown West End

There are a total of 8 cities nearby Watertown West End. The average rent in Watertown West End is currently $3,700 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Waltham, MA, with an average rent of $3,000, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA is Newton, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,275 per month.

Let's compare Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 13.04% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA are about 23.45% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 25.76% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 8 cities near Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
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 Neighborhoods Near Watertown West End

There are a total of 27 neighborhoods in or near Watertown West End. Some of these neighborhoods include St. Elizabeth's, South Side, and Commonwealth. We've included all of these top 27 neighborhoods in or near Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 27 neighborhoods in or near Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA is currently around $3,600 per month. A total of 3 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,600. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Watertown West End's average rent, which is only $3,100. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Watertown West End, St. Elizabeth's has the most affordable average rent at $2,950 per month. Whereas, at $4,350 average rent per month, Cambridgeport is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Watertown West End. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA $2,050 $2,495 $3,150 $2,950
South Side, Waltham, MA $2,000 $2,350 $3,000 $2,950
Commonwealth, Boston, MA $2,050 $2,350 $2,965 $3,000
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA $2,450 $2,875 $3,950 $3,200
Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA $2,300 $2,700 $3,650 $3,200
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $2,500 $2,825 $3,625 $3,225
East Somerville, Somerville, MA $2,400 $2,650 $3,200 $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 Allston, Boston, MA $2,550 $3,095 $4,150 $3,600
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA $1,325 $3,200 $3,963 $3,600
Ward Two, Somerville, MA $1,995 $2,600 $3,550 $3,638
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
Highland Park, Boston, MA N/A $2,800 $3,175 $3,795
South End, Boston, MA $2,500 $3,600 $4,550 $3,800
Wellington - Harrington, Cambridge, MA N/A $2,550 $3,350 $3,900
Riverside, Cambridge, MA $2,000 $3,200 $3,950 $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
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA $1,600 $4,150 $5,810 $4,250
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA $2,450 $3,000 $4,000 $4,350

Top Counties Near Watertown West End

There are a total of 8 counties located by Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA. Some of these counties include Waltham, MA, Watertown Town, MA, and Arlington, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,700. That's roughly around $34 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Waltham, MA. Its average rent per month is $3,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,275, Newton, MA is the most expensive county by Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA is 13.04% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA is 23.45% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
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 West End

There are a total of 15 zipcodes in or near Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,600. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02453, Waltham, MA at $3,100 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 $2,225. 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 West End, Watertown Town, MA is $2,908 per month. Or in other words, $60 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 West End, 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 $2,400 $3,000 $3,200
02453, Waltham, MA $2,000 $2,300 $3,000 $3,100
02135, Boston, MA $2,100 $2,450 $3,000 $3,125
02138, Cambridge, MA $2,500 $2,900 $3,900 $3,700
02140, Cambridge, MA $2,150 $2,600 $3,600 $3,600
02215, Boston, MA $2,300 $2,908 $4,000 $3,200
02143, Somerville, MA $2,388 $2,825 $3,500 $3,700
02155, Medford, MA $1,950 $2,450 $3,100 $3,300
02115, Boston, MA $2,598 $2,980 $4,000 $3,250
02120, Boston, MA $1,275 $3,135 $3,600 $4,450

Frequently Asked Questions - Watertown West End Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA?
The average monthly rental price for Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,100. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Watertown West End, 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 West End, Watertown Town, MA.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,875 and an average price per square feet of $35.60. There are a total of 8 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Watertown West End.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,500 and an average price per square feet of $38.44. There are a total of 15 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Watertown West End.
How have rent prices in Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.34%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.19%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.17% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA?
A reasonable rent price in Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA is around $2,480/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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