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4 Watson St
4 Watson St, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA

Apartment for rent
Pet friendly
Monthly rent
$2,450–$2,650The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
Beds1–2
Baths1
Sqft700–999
modified
5+ Days Ago

Property Overview

The property at 4 Watson St offers notable features such as hardwood floors, high-speed internet, and a spacious kitchen, enhancing its appeal. With 80 photos available, potential renters can easily visualize the space, while its high ranking in value for money and value per square foot indicates strong market competitiveness. This combination of features and value positions it as an attractive option in the area.

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

  • Less expensive
  • More space
  • Images available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • hardwood floors
  • cable ready
  • high-speed internet
  • spacious kitchen
  • living room

Units

4 Watson St Cambridge, MA

Available

U1L

1 Bed

1 Bath

$2,650

Listed on 06/20/2025
Listed by Apartment Hub (Apartment Hub)
Days on market: 230
Economical 1 bed plus study a few blocks to Central Sq / MIT. Apartment in 6-unit building. Spacious kitchen, bedroom, study, living room, full bath.

Available

8T

2 Beds

1 Bath

$2,450

Listed on 09/20/2025
Listed by Encore Realty
Days on market: 137
Call today about this beautiful Cambridge apartment. Plenty of space, natural light, and a charm all its own greet you every time you come home to this 2-bedroom apartment. Neighborhood amenities include dining, shopping, access to public transit, and more! You will love calling 4 Watson St. home. • Hardwood Floors • Near Public Transportation • High-Speed Internet • Fantastic Location • Cable Ready Disclaimer: The information in this listing may have been gathered from third-party sources including the owner and/or public records. Listings are subject to errors and omissions. Encore Realty disclaims any and all representations or warranties as to the accuracy of this information. Encore Realty is an Equal Housing Opportunity Agency. Photos may not always be of the actual apartment. At times, sample images are used to make a general representation. By clicking on our ad, you are requesting to hire Blue Stream Real Estate dba Encore Realty and its agents unless explicitly stated otherwise. You understand that we are your hired party and have no contract, written, verbal, or otherwise with the landlord(s) of any property we may show you. Fee Disclosure: First Month Rent: $2,450 Last Month Rent: $2,450 Lock Key Fee: $150

Amenities for 4 Watson St

Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.

Building
  • Dogs Ok
  • Cats Ok
  • On-Site Laundry
  • On-Site Management
Unit Amenities
  • Hardwood Floor
  • Dishwasher
  • On-Site Laundry
  • Carpet

Policies at 4 Watson St

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About 4 Watson St

HomeApartments in CambridgeCambridgeport 4 Watson St #8T, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA

Enjoy the best of Cambridgeport living at 4 Watson St, Cambridge, MA 02139! This charming property features 13 units, offering 1 and 2-bedroom options ranging from 700 to 999 square feet. Residents can take advantage of top-rated schools nearby, with three elementary schools, three middle schools, and one high school all boasting A- or higher ratings. Inside, you'll find beautiful hardwood floors, cable-ready hookups, high-speed internet, spacious kitchens, and cozy living rooms. As a pet-friendly community, you can bring your furry friends along! Additional amenities include high-speed internet, oven, and hardwood floors. With its long-term rentals, this property is perfect for those looking for a stable and comfortable living situation.

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Address details

Units13
Units available2
Neighborhood
City
Zip code02139

4 Watson St #8T is great for:

Pet owners

  • 1 dog park within 1 mile
  • 1 pet supply store near the property

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 4 Watson St, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
More space
The 2-bedroom is 84 sqft larger than other listings nearby
More space
The 1-bedroom is 123 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Images available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
No laundry facilities available
This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers

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Rent trends in Cambridge

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 22% lower than 1-bedrooms in Cambridgeport.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 4 Watson St #8T to be 39% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Cambridgeport.

Median rents as of Jan 31 2026.
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A table of studio rental data trends in Cambridge
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$2,633
March 2024$2,670
April 2024$2,647
May 2024$2,680
June 2024$2,683
July 2024$2,653
August 2024$2,676
September 2024$2,685
October 2024$2,576
November 2024$2,395
December 2024$2,454
January 2025$2,523
February 2025$2,576
March 2025$2,606
April 2025$2,565
May 2025$2,606
June 2025$2,696
July 2025$2,701
August 2025$2,791
September 2025$2,621
October 2025$2,539
November 2025$2,528
December 2025$2,528
January 2026$2,544
A table of studio rental data trends in Cambridgeport
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$3,013
March 2024$2,645
April 2024$2,237
May 2024$2,235
June 2024$2,267
July 2024$1,550
August 2024$2,199
September 2024$2,278
October 2024$1,901
November 2024$2,186
December 2024$2,643
January 2025$3,009
February 2025$2,993
March 2025$3,134
April 2025$3,090
May 2025$3,362
June 2025$3,404
July 2025$3,336
August 2025$2,931
September 2025$3,104
October 2025$3,273
November 2025$3,222
December 2025$3,213
January 2026$2,838

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$106,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $106,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,650.
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Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 4 Watson St, Cambridge, MA.
3 months ago$2,4502 bed1 bath
5 months ago$2,4502 bed1 bath
6 months ago$2,6501 bed1 bath
1 year ago$2,5002 bed1 bath
1 year ago$2,5001 bed1 bath
1 year ago$2,5002 bed1 bath
1 year ago$2,5001 bed1 bath
1 year ago$2,5002 bed1 bath
1 year ago$2,5001 bed1 bath

Schools near 4 Watson St #8T

Amigos School

15 upton st

cambridge, MA, 2139

PK, K-8Public
A

Fletcher-Maynard Academy

225 windsor st

cambridge, MA, 2139

PK, K-5Public
B

Morse School

40 granite st

cambridge, MA, 2139

PK, K-5Public
A-

Martin Luther King Jr. School

102 putnam ave

cambridge, MA, 2139

PK, K-5Public
A

Cambridgeport School

89 elm st

cambridge, MA, 2139

PK, K-5Public
A-
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Neighborhood

Cambridgeport | Cambridge, MA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Lively and energetic
You’ll be in the heart of the action in this bustling and vibrant area with plenty of shopping, nightlife, and culture.

Getting around Cambridge near 4 Watson St

Walking

10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

4/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.

Cycling

9/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.

Transit

9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 4 Watson St, Cambridge

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

9/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes

8/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-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

8/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk

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