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Last updated on November 15, 2026
Average rent in
Watertown Town, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 15, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Watertown Town rent stands today
Rent in Watertown Town, MA rose 6.1% year over year to a median of $2,971/month. This is $171 more per month than last year, with rents close to the peak of $3,025/month reached in July 2026. Month-over-month rent is essentially unchanged.
Vs. national rents
Watertown Town runs roughly 1.6× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier metros. The market offers 82 total rentals, with apartments making up 77.1% of inventory.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $1,900/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,650/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,800/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $3,450/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,200/month. Houses have a median rent of $3,600/month compared to $2,910/month for apartments.
Median rent
Median rent in Watertown Town
$2,971/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Watertown Town is $2,971 per month as of November 2026. This is 56% above the national average rent, or $1,071 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Watertown Town
82
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Watertown Town rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Watertown Town, MA
Average rent prices in Watertown Town have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Watertown Town, MA
Rent prices in Watertown Town vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Watertown Town is $2,910, whereas a house costs $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Watertown Town run $2,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,850.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,900 | 5% |  10% | |
1 bedroom | $2,650 | No Change | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,800 | 3% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $3,450 | 3% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $4,200 | 33% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Watertown | $3,138 | |
East Watertown | $2,920 | |
Watertown West End | $2,998 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,910 | No Change | 4% | |
Condos | $3,000 | 3% | 11% | |
Houses | $3,600 | 25% | 11% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,450
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
33%
Watertown West End
Average rent
$2,998
East Watertown
Average rent
$2,920
Downtown Watertown
Average rent
$3,138
Apartments
Average rent
$2,910
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
11%
Houses
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
11%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Watertown Town, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Watertown Town, MA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Watertown Town and Arlington by all bedroom counts and property types.
Watertown Town
56%higher than the national median
47%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Watertown Town, MA is 6% higher than the median rent in Arlington, MA.
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3%Discover rentals in Watertown Town, MA
5d+ ago
East Watertown apartment for rent in Watertown Town
2 beds
1 bath
$2,090
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
East Watertown apartment for rent in Watertown Town
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 29
5d+ ago
Watertown West End condo for rent in Watertown Town
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 13
5d+ ago
Watertown West End condo for rent in Watertown Town
31 Warren St #2-4, Watertown Town, MA 02453
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
2d ago
53 Pleasant St, Watertown Town, MA 02472
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,450–$7,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East Watertown condo for rent in Watertown Town
199 Coolidge Ave #506, Watertown Town, MA 02472
2 beds
3 baths
$5,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 26
5d+ ago
Watertown West End townhouse for rent in Watertown Town
3 beds
3.5 baths
$4,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
East Watertown apartment for rent in Watertown Town
2 beds
1 bath
$4,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 9
7h ago
Verified
270 Pleasant St, Watertown Town, MA 02472
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,741–$6,088
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,170
Price dropped $1,770Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
31 Spring St, Watertown Town, MA 02472
1 bed
1 bath
$2,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East Watertown apartment for rent in Watertown Town
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 29
7h ago
Verified
270 Pleasant St, Watertown Town, MA 02472
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,741–$6,088
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,170
Price dropped $1,770Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
275 Main St, Watertown Town, MA 02472
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,650–$3,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East Watertown apartment for rent in Watertown Town
40 Prentiss St #1, Watertown Town, MA 02472
4 beds
1 bath
$3,599
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
7h ago
Verified
270 Pleasant St, Watertown Town, MA 02472
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,741–$6,088
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,170
Price dropped $1,770Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East Watertown apartment for rent in Watertown Town
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 29
8h ago
204 Arsenal St, Watertown Town, MA 02472
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,896–$8,295
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Watertown Town, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Watertown Town rental market.
How much is rent in Watertown Town?
The average rent in Watertown Town is $2,971 per month as of November 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Watertown Town?
Average rent prices in Watertown Town have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Watertown Town rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Watertown Town is 56% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,071 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Watertown Town?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Watertown Town are East Watertown ($2,920/mo), Watertown West End ($2,998/mo), and Downtown Watertown ($3,138/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Watertown Town?
To comfortably afford rent in Watertown Town, you'd need to earn approximately $119,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Watertown Town?
November and December offer the best rental deals in Watertown Town, with rents running about 4.7% lower than peak August prices due to reduced competition and lower demand during late fall and early winter months.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).