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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • In-unit laundry
  • Modern living
  • Elevator
  • Bike storage
  • Large windows
  • Open-concept layout

Location

166 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472, USA|Downtown Watertown
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Management

Charlesgate Property Management LLC

Leasing office

(978) 924-4516

Property Overview

166 Main stands out as a strong value with an 8.6 Zumper expert rating, excellent price-to-value, and a highly rated location and amenities mix. Notable features like in-unit laundry, large windows, an open-concept layout, elevator access, and bike storage add to its appeal, while the many photos and nearby schools provide helpful context for renters.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 166 Main is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 166 Main has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • More space
  • Middle school nearby

Floor plans

Studios BStudio1 bath530 sqft$2,625 /mo1 unit availableApply now: https screen boompay app a 2COlGUfmwztcpfKQeEYP HEAT & HOT WATER INCLUDED! ONE MONTH FREE! 166 Main brings beautiful design and lifestyle-friendly amenities to downtown Watertown, with a variety of thoughtful floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. These tailored homes offer the perfect blend of elevated comfort and seamless connectivity, located just a short jaunt away from interesting shops, abundant greenspace, and convenient transportation.
1 bed/ 1 bath B1 bed1 bath670 sqft$2,750 /mo1 unit availableApply now: https screen boompay app a HMzq2PZWjGPLZksxFHOh 166 Main brings beautiful design and lifestyle-friendly amenities to downtown Watertown, with a variety of thoughtful floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. These tailored homes offer the perfect blend of elevated comfort and seamless connectivity, located just a short jaunt away from interesting shops, abundant greenspace, and convenient transportation.
1 bed/ 1 bath C1 bed1 bath702 sqft$2,850 /mo1 unit availableApply now: https screen boompay app a 5mwjSbdIqqXdjg5APLl7 Beautiful and sun-filled top-floor one-bedroom apartment in the heart of Watertown. This inviting unit features an open-concept layout, large windows that provide abundant natural light, and a spacious bathroom. Enjoy the convenience of in-unit laundry and modern living throughout. The professionally maintained building offers an elevator and bike storage, with easy access to the park directly across the street and nearby public transportation. Ideally located on Main Street, you'll be just moments from local shops, restaurants, museums, and the scenic Charles River Path, providing the perfect blend of convenience, recreation, and neighborhood charm.
2 bed/ 2 bath B2 bed2 bath1,134 sqft$3,900 /mo1 unit availableApply now: https screen boompay app a a75WsqwzT0RSUVHyZJx1 166 Main brings beautiful design and lifestyle-friendly amenities to downtown Watertown, with a variety of thoughtful floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. These tailored homes offer the perfect blend of elevated comfort and seamless connectivity, located just a short jaunt away from interesting shops, abundant greenspace, and convenient transportation.

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One-time. Refundable.

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About 166 Main

HomeApartments in Watertown TownDowntown Watertown 166 Main

166 Main brings beautiful design and lifestyle-friendly amenities to downtown Watertown, with a variety of thoughtful floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. These tailored homes offer the perfect blend of elevated comfort and seamless connectivity, located just a short trip away from interesting shops, abundant green space, and convenient transportation. This is a truly unique place to call home. Nestled in an exceptional location that's walkable and convenient to downtown Boston, this bike-friendly community features expansive private outdoor terraces never before seen in Watertown. Your needs are met with easy and secure building access and a spacious lobby to welcome you home. Whether you're looking to walk or ride along with the Charles River Walkway or rideshare into Back Bay, the possibilities are endless. Watertown and 166 Main are waiting for you. Video tours here: https ygl is olesea bejan group 4162892


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 166 Main is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 166 Main has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 166 Main
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
166 Main offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, 166 Main is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
166 Main is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·7A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust 166 Main to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

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 166 Main compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
More space
Studio is 162 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.3 mile away
More space
The 1-bedroom is 86 sqft larger than other listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Downtown Watertown

Studio apartments at 166 Main cost about 31% more than the average rent price for studios in Downtown Watertown.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 6% higher than 1-bedrooms in Downtown Watertown.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 166 Main to be 37% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Downtown Watertown.

Median rents as of Jul 25 2026.
Downtown Watertown
Watertown Town
A table of studio rental data trends in Watertown Town
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$2,300
September 2024$2,262
October 2024$2,214
November 2024$2,205
December 2024$2,256
January 2025$2,068
February 2025$2,100
March 2025$2,110
April 2025$2,200
May 2025$2,165
June 2025$2,212
July 2025$2,215
August 2025$2,232
September 2025$2,130
October 2025$2,142
November 2025$2,110
December 2025$2,100
January 2026$2,185
February 2026$2,178
March 2026$2,212
April 2026$2,200
May 2026$2,362
June 2026$2,237
July 2026$2,403
A table of studio rental data trends in Downtown Watertown
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$2,100
December 2024$2,100
March 2025$2,000

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$105,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $105,000 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $2,625.
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Schools near 166 Main

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-

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

Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program

510 moody st

waltham, MA, 2453

K-5Public
C
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Getting around Watertown near 166 Main 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

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 166 Main St, Watertown

Groceries

6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

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 20-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 166 Main St

Stop & Shop Supermarket
171 Watertown St
De Pasquale's Market
325 Watertown St
The Grocery Garrison
367 California St
Depasquale's
241 Adams St
Whole Foods Market
647 Washington St

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