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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Expansive private outdoor terraces
  • Thoughtful floor plans

Location

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

Charlesgate Property Management LLC

Leasing office

(857) 353-5148

Property Overview

166 Main is a compelling property, earning an impressive Zumper expert rating of 8.3 out of 10, reflecting its excellent overall value and exceptional amenities. With a notable location rating of 9, it provides convenient access to popular destinations and quality schools nearby. Additionally, the expansive private outdoor terraces and thoughtfully designed floor plans highlight its appeal, further enhanced by a competitive price rating of 9 out of 10, indicating robust value for prospective 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

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 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

  • More space
  • High school nearby
  • Middle school nearby

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath521+ sqft$2,850–$3,200 /mo2 units availableApply now: https screen boompay app a r3SFSTQl0bgOFWLMtcsi 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.
2BR/2.0BA2 bed2 bath1,134 sqft$3,600 /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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Amenities for 166 Main

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
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Policies and fees

Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

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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.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 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·9A 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 stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
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

More space
The 1-bedroom is 232 sqft larger than other listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.3 mile away
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Rent trends in Downtown Watertown

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 19% higher than 1-bedrooms in Downtown Watertown.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 166 Main to be 41% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Downtown Watertown.

Median rents as of Oct 18 2025.
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Watertown Town
A table of studio rental data trends in Watertown Town
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$2,000
December 2023$2,314
January 2024$2,339
February 2024$2,250
March 2024$2,268
April 2024$2,268
May 2024$2,300
June 2024$2,300
July 2024$2,300
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$2,130
A table of studio rental data trends in Downtown Watertown
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$2,000
January 2024$2,510
November 2024$2,100
December 2024$2,100
March 2025$2,000

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Can I afford to live at 166 Main St?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$114,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $114,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,850.
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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
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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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