Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 4, 2026

Average rent in
Watertown Town, MA

Last updated on February 4, 2026

Last updated on February 4, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Watertown Town, MA is $2,750. This is +45%, or $850, higher than the national average.

$2.68

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,750

decreased by7%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

81

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Watertown Town, MA is $2,750. This is +45%, or $850, higher than the national average.

$2.68

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
69%
23%
3%
1%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

51%
49%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Watertown Town, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Watertown Town, MA have increased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 7% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Watertown Town, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Watertown Town, MA is $2,762. A 1-bedroom apartment in Watertown Town, MA costs about $2,665 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,750. Houses for rent in Watertown Town, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,400.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,559

No Change

14%

2 bedroom

$2,750

1%

14%

3 bedroom

$3,400

3%

5%

4 bedroom

$5,000

15%

65%

Studio

$2,500

3%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,559

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

65%

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.

Compare rent prices in Watertown Town, MA to other cities

Median rent prices in Watertown Town, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Arlington, MA.

Watertown Town

Median rent price$2,750
increased by45%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,675
increased by41%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Watertown Town, MA is 3% higher than the median rent in Arlington, MA.

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Grove St & Belmont St #B - Photo 1 of 1

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3 beds

1 bath

$1,300

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available May 25

86 Prentiss St #8 - Photo 1 of 1

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

80 Prentiss St #8 - Photo 1 of 1

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

Downtown Watertown apartment for rent in Watertown Town

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 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

158 Hillside Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Watertown apartment for rent in Watertown Town

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158 Hillside Rd #1, Watertown Town, MA 02472

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 1

Winthrop Street #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Watertown apartment for rent in Watertown Town

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 1

20 Riverside St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Watertown house for rent in Watertown Town

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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