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Pet Friendly
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16 Riverside St, Watertown, MA 02472, USA|Downtown Watertown
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Property Overview
Located close to top-rated schools, this property offers convenient accessibility for education. It features in-building laundry and encourages pet ownership with no breed restrictions and nearby amenities catering to pets. The surrounding area also includes multiple dog parks and pet services, enhancing the living experience for pet owners.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
High school nearby- Middle school nearby
- Dishwasher
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 16 Riverside St, Downtown Watertown
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Heat and Hot Water Included |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Garbage Disposal |
| Oven | Refrigerator |
| Stove/Oven |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking |
Services
| Lead Compliant |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Parking Policy
Assigned Parking
Dog Policy
Allowed
Limit1
Cat Policy
Allowed
Limit1
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About 16 Riverside St
Heat and Hot Water included Top Floor Laundry In-Building Pet friendly ($75) *Lead-Safe* Assigned Parking for Rent ($75) Next to Charles River MBTA bus hub Many shops and restaurants
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 16 Riverside St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.5 mile away
- Dishwasher
- Dishwasher available in kitchen
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Downtown Watertown |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02472 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in Downtown Watertown
1-bedroom apartments at 16 Riverside St cost about the same as the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Watertown Town.
Median rents as of Nov 29 2025.
Downtown Watertown
Watertown Town
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $2,714 |
| January 2024 | $2,797 |
| February 2024 | $2,748 |
| March 2024 | $2,835 |
| April 2024 | $2,692 |
| May 2024 | $2,665 |
| June 2024 | $2,670 |
| July 2024 | $2,645 |
| August 2024 | $2,565 |
| September 2024 | $2,550 |
| October 2024 | $2,550 |
| November 2024 | $2,525 |
| December 2024 | $2,500 |
| January 2025 | $2,337 |
| February 2025 | $2,518 |
| March 2025 | $2,630 |
| April 2025 | $2,607 |
| May 2025 | $2,600 |
| June 2025 | $2,555 |
| July 2025 | $2,538 |
| August 2025 | $2,596 |
| September 2025 | $2,519 |
| October 2025 | $2,446 |
| November 2025 | $2,527 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| January 2024 | $2,800 |
| August 2024 | $2,475 |
| September 2024 | $2,475 |
| April 2025 | $2,620 |
| May 2025 | $2,576 |
| June 2025 | $2,500 |
| July 2025 | $2,400 |
| August 2025 | $2,400 |
| September 2025 | $2,400 |
| October 2025 | $2,400 |
| November 2025 | $2,525 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 16 Riverside St
Hosmer Elementary School
1 concord rd
watertown, MA, 2472
PK, K-5Public
B
J.R. Lowell Elementary School
175 orchard st
watertown, MA, 2472
PK, K-5Public
A-
Cunniff Elementary School
246 warren st
watertown, MA, 2472
PK, K-5Public
B-
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Getting around Watertown near 16 Riverside St
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 16 Riverside St, Watertown
Groceries
6/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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Ying Cleaners
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John's Sportswear & Tailoring
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Dunkin'
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Starbucks
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Dunkin'
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Dunkin'
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Not Your Average Joe's
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Buff's Pub
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Last Drop
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Hanami Sushi Bar & Grill
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Black Cat Rum Cake Company
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Tabrizi Bakery
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