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 $2,100 for a 1-bedroom rental to $5,875 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,000, or roughly $31 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen 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 decreased by $475 (-18.45%) year-over-year from $2,575 to $2,100. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $88 (3.23%) year-over-year from $2,713 to $2,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $62 (-1.73%) year-over-year from $3,557 to $3,495. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $208 (4.35%) year-over-year from $4,792 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 down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.20% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.15% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.51% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Oct 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $37.69 $2,100 $2,575 (-18.45%) $2,808 (-25.22%)
2 BR $30.97 $2,800 $2,713 (3.23%) $2,963 (-5.51%)
3 BR $28.10 $3,495 $3,557 (-1.73%) $3,593 (-2.73%)
4+ BR $29.97 $5,000 $4,792 (4.35%) $4,700 (6.38%)

Historical Rents in Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA

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Top Cities Near Watertown West End

There are a total of 7 cities nearby Watertown West End. The average rent in Watertown West End is currently $3,373 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Waltham, MA, with an average rent of $2,895, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA is Brookline, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,800 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 19.05% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA are about 3.57% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 15.38% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
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 Neighborhoods Near Watertown West End

There are a total of 13 neighborhoods in or near Watertown West End. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, Mission Hill, and Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood. We've included all of these top 13 neighborhoods in or near Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 13 neighborhoods in or near Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA is currently around $3,225 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only nine neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,225. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Watertown West End's average rent, which is only $3,000. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Watertown West End, Commonwealth has the most affordable average rent at $2,700 per month. Whereas, at $3,800 average rent per month, South End 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
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
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
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

Top Counties Near Watertown West End

There are a total of 7 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 $3,373. That's roughly around $33 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Waltham, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,895. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,800, Brookline, 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 19.05% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA is 3.57% 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 $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 West End

There are a total of 13 zipcodes in or near Watertown West End, 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 02453, Waltham, MA at $2,814 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 $2,485. 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 Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA is $2,625 per month. Or in other words, $54 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 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 $2,675 $2,500 $2,800 $2,995
02453, Waltham, MA $1,800 $2,300 $2,900 $2,814
02135, Boston, MA $1,963 $2,275 $2,775 $2,988
02138, Cambridge, MA $2,350 $2,625 $3,600 $3,350
02140, Cambridge, MA $1,800 $2,604 $3,500 $3,500
02215, Boston, MA $2,200 $2,900 $3,600 $2,988
02143, Somerville, MA $2,485 $2,625 $3,200 $3,498
02155, Medford, MA $1,925 $2,250 $2,800 $3,200
02115, Boston, MA $2,700 $3,000 $4,075 $3,400
02116, Boston, MA $2,500 $3,538 $5,500 $3,900

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 $3,000. 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 $2,100 and an average price per square feet of $37.69. There are a total of 4 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 $2,800 and an average price per square feet of $30.97. There are a total of 25 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 -0.18%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02% 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 $2,400/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.