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Highlights
- Hardwood floors
- Quiet residential street
- Neighborhood parks
- Easy access
Location
86 Prentiss St #2, Watertown, MA 02472, USA|East Watertown
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Property Overview
86 Prentiss St #2 offers a well-balanced mix of practical advantages and appealing features, with strong points that may include comfortable living spaces, useful amenities, and a convenient setting. It stands out for buyers or renters seeking a property with a solid combination of everyday functionality and distinctive details.
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
Elementary school nearby- Less expensive
- Extra Storage
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 86 Prentiss St #2, East Watertown
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor |
Grounds
| Storage |
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Policies and fees
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One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 86 Prentiss St #2
Sweet deal!
This listing is 12% below the median price for 1 bedroom apartments in East Watertown.
Bright, well‑kept Cambridge apartment on a quiet residential street near Harvard and Porter Square. Features hardwood floors, good natural light, and a practical, efficient layout. Easy access to the Red Line, local cafés, markets, and neighborhood parks. A solid option for anyone looking for convenience and classic Cambridge charm.
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 86 Prentiss Street, Watertown, MA 02472, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- Extra Storage
- Upgraded in-unit features
- 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
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | East Watertown |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02472 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in East Watertown
1-bedroom apartments at 86 Prentiss St #2 cost about 12% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Watertown Town.
Median rents as of Jul 18 2026.
East Watertown
Watertown Town
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| December 2025 | $2,528 |
| January 2026 | $2,557 |
| February 2026 | $2,538 |
| March 2026 | $2,575 |
| April 2026 | $2,700 |
| May 2026 | $2,702 |
| June 2026 | $2,700 |
| July 2026 | $2,700 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $2,992 |
| September 2024 | $2,706 |
| October 2024 | $2,552 |
| November 2024 | $2,511 |
| December 2024 | $2,500 |
| January 2025 | $2,425 |
| February 2025 | $2,687 |
| March 2025 | $2,798 |
| April 2025 | $2,664 |
| May 2025 | $2,780 |
| June 2025 | $2,700 |
| July 2025 | $2,600 |
| August 2025 | $2,615 |
| September 2025 | $2,602 |
| October 2025 | $2,595 |
| November 2025 | $2,505 |
| December 2025 | $2,439 |
| January 2026 | $2,605 |
| February 2026 | $2,645 |
| March 2026 | $2,600 |
| April 2026 | $2,700 |
| May 2026 | $2,775 |
| June 2026 | $2,700 |
| July 2026 | $2,571 |
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Can I afford to live at 86 Prentiss St #2?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$88,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $88,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,200.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last month | $2,200 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| Last month | $2,000 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 2 months ago | $2,200 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 8 months ago | $2,200 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,400 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $2,350 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $2,495 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $2,350 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $2,400 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 86 Prentiss St #2
Hosmer Elementary School
1 concord rd
watertown, MA, 2472
PK, K-5Public
B
ABCD Allston - Brighton Head Start
478 western ave
brighton, MA, 2135
PKPublic
J.R. Lowell Elementary School
175 orchard st
watertown, MA, 2472
PK, K-5Public
A-
ABCD Allston Head Start
41 quint ave
allston, MA, 2134
PKPublic
Allston Head Start & Children's Services
41 quint ave
allston, MA, 2134
PKPublic
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Getting around Watertown near 86 Prentiss St #2
Walking
8/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
5/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Cycling
8/10
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 86 Prentiss St #2, Watertown
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
2/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk
Parks
9/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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