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8r Riverside St #G1, Watertown, MA 02472, USA|Downtown Watertown
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Property Overview
Located just 0.47 miles from a top-rated high school, this property offers convenient access to quality education. It stands out in the market, belonging to the 78.57 percentile for value for money among local properties. Additional advantages include its appealing features, making it an interesting option for potential buyers.
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- Less expensive
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 8R Riverside St #G1, Downtown Watertown
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
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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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 8R Riverside St #G1
Sweet deal!
This listing is 11% below the median price for 2 bedroom apartments in Downtown Watertown.
A pristine setting near the heart of Watertown Square! The Riverside Apartments seem to defy their in-town location with a quiet wooded setting across from the banks of the Charles River. Travel just three blocks down the road, though, and youre in the center of Watertown Square and its many shops, restaurants, and entertainment options. Nearby MBTA service and the Mass Pike provide quick and easy access to Boston and points throughout the region. The recently remodeled studio, one, and two-bedroom residences offer a variety of layouts to choose from. Additionally, the complex features on-site laundry facilities, available on-site parking, and 24-hour emergency maintenance. Call 617-487-8015 to schedule your showing today.
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 8R Riverside Street, Watertown Town, MA 02472, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.5 mile away
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
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 | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Downtown Watertown
2-bedroom apartments at 8R Riverside St #G1 cost about 11% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Watertown Town.
Median rents as of Jan 17 2026.
Downtown Watertown
Watertown Town
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $3,220 |
| March 2024 | $3,109 |
| April 2024 | $3,145 |
| May 2024 | $2,900 |
| June 2024 | $2,894 |
| July 2024 | $2,889 |
| August 2024 | $2,970 |
| September 2024 | $2,831 |
| October 2024 | $2,800 |
| November 2024 | $2,800 |
| December 2024 | $2,825 |
| January 2025 | $3,000 |
| February 2025 | $3,081 |
| March 2025 | $2,974 |
| April 2025 | $2,900 |
| May 2025 | $2,900 |
| June 2025 | $2,825 |
| July 2025 | $2,968 |
| August 2025 | $2,900 |
| September 2025 | $2,842 |
| October 2025 | $2,818 |
| November 2025 | $2,800 |
| December 2025 | $2,775 |
| January 2026 | $2,716 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $2,995 |
| March 2024 | $2,998 |
| April 2024 | $2,995 |
| June 2024 | $3,175 |
| July 2024 | $3,175 |
| August 2024 | $3,340 |
| September 2024 | $3,287 |
| October 2024 | $3,250 |
| November 2024 | $3,137 |
| December 2024 | $3,150 |
| January 2025 | $2,969 |
| February 2025 | $2,788 |
| March 2025 | $2,750 |
| April 2025 | $2,612 |
| May 2025 | $2,600 |
| June 2025 | $2,550 |
| July 2025 | $2,550 |
| December 2025 | $2,800 |
| January 2026 | $2,700 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 8r Riverside St #G1?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$96,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $96,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,400.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 months ago | $2,700 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 8R Riverside St #G1
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 8r Riverside St #G1
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 8r Riverside St #G1, Watertown
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
6/10
Variety of cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of 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
Explore the area around 8r Riverside St #G1
Stop & Shop Supermarket
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De Pasquale's Market
325 Watertown St
Depasquale's
241 Adams St
The Grocery Garrison
367 California St
Whole Foods Market
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Ying Cleaners
51 Mount Auburn St
RLT Enterprises Inc
130 Galen St
Vows Bridal Outlet & Bridepower
130 Galen St
Dependable Cleaners
152 Galen St
John's Sportswear & Tailoring
129 Mount Auburn St
Dunkin'
49 Mount Auburn St
Starbucks
75 Mount Auburn St
Starbucks
259 Centre St
Dunkin'
345 Washington St
Dunkin'
171 Watertown St
Not Your Average Joe's
55 Main St
Buff's Pub
317 Washington St
Hanami Sushi Bar & Grill
89 Trapelo Rd
Last Drop
596 Washington St
Donohues Bar & Grill
87 Bigelow Ave
Black Cat Rum Cake Company
46 Arsenal St
Tabrizi Bakery
56A Mount Auburn St
Desserts By Davene
Soul Cake
Sweet Rossella Bakery
8 Vernon St
Columbus Delta
Casey Playground
Phillips Sch. Playground
Saltonstall Park
Charlesbank Park
Talk of the Town Diner 1, Inc
11 North Beacon St
The Diner at 11 North Beacon
11 North Beacon St
Panera Bread
11 Mount Auburn St
Wild Willy's Burgers
46 Arsenal St
Jalapeno Enterprises
18 Mount Auburn St
Mt Auburn St @ Main St
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