Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 27, 2026
Average rent in
Watertown Town, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Watertown Town, MA rent rose 2.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,966/month. Renters today are paying $143 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged.
Vs. national rents
Watertown Town runs roughly 1.5× the $1,950/month national median, placing it in the higher tier of rental markets. The city offers 121 total rentals, a relatively small inventory.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Watertown Town rent for about $2,250/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,700/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,975/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,300/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $4,300/month.
Price ranges
Houses in Watertown Town have a median rent of $3,300/month, while apartments rent for $2,950/month. This reflects a notable spread between property types in the local market.
Median rent
Median rent in Watertown Town
$2,966/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Watertown Town is $2,966 per month as of June 2026. This is 52% above the national average rent, or $1,016 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Watertown Town
121
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 2% 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 $2,950, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Watertown Town run $2,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,975.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,250 | No Change | 10% | |
1 bedroom | $2,700 |  1% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $2,975 | 6% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $3,300 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $4,300 | 8% | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Watertown | $2,700 | |
East Watertown | $3,145 | |
Watertown West End | $2,950 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,950 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,900 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,300 | 14% | No Change | |
Rooms | $950 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,975
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,300
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
9%
Watertown West End
Average rent
$2,950
East Watertown
Average rent
$3,145
Downtown Watertown
Average rent
$2,700
Apartments
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
14%
Rooms
Average rent
$950
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
52%higher than the national median
45%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Watertown Town, MA is 5% higher than the median rent in Arlington, MA.
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35%Discover rentals in Watertown Town, MA
5d+ ago
East Watertown apartment for rent in Watertown Town
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 29
5d+ ago
Watertown West End condo for rent in Watertown Town
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
Watertown West End apartment for rent in Watertown Town
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Watertown West End apartment for rent in Watertown Town
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
4d ago
53 Pleasant St, Watertown Town, MA 02472
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,650–$7,000
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Watertown West End townhouse for rent in Watertown Town
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Jun 1
20h ago
204 Arsenal St, Watertown Town, MA 02472
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,132–$11,048
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
22h ago
166 Main St, Watertown Town, MA 02472
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,650–$4,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
270 Pleasant St, Watertown Town, MA 02472
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,774–$6,903
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$5,200
$4,410
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
22h ago
166 Main St, Watertown Town, MA 02472
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,650–$4,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
31 Spring St, Watertown Town, MA 02472
1 bed
1 bath
$2,650–$2,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
270 Pleasant St, Watertown Town, MA 02472
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,774–$6,903
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$5,200
$4,410
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
275 Main St, Watertown Town, MA 02472
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,200–$3,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
270 Pleasant St, Watertown Town, MA 02472
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,727–$6,903
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$5,200
$4,410
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Watertown West End house for rent in Watertown Town
3 beds
2 baths
$3,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House 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 $2,966 per month as of June 27, 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 2% since last year.
How does Watertown Town rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Watertown Town is 52% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,016 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Watertown Town?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Watertown Town are Downtown Watertown ($2,700/mo), Watertown West End ($2,950/mo), and East Watertown ($3,145/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?
Watertown Town's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,600 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $3,000 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions across the city's rental inventory.
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).