Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 22, 2026

Average rent in
Watertown Town, MA

Last updated on March 22, 2026

Last updated on March 22, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Watertown Town, MA is $2,801. This is +47%, or $891, higher than the national average.

$2.52

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,801

decreased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

76

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Watertown Town, MA is $2,801. This is +47%, or $891, higher than the national average.

$2.52

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
62%
30%
4%
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 6% 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 $2,800. A 1-bedroom apartment in Watertown Town, MA costs about $2,550 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,900. Houses for rent in Watertown Town, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,625.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,512

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$2,900

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$3,300

2%

6%

4 bedroom

$4,300

5%

14%

Studio

$2,325

1%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$2,325

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,512

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

14%

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$2,801
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,587
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Watertown Town, MA is 8% higher than the median rent in Arlington, MA.

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15 Whites Ave, Watertown Town, MA 02472, USA
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Discover rentals in Watertown Town, MA

86 Prentiss St #8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Watertown apartment for rent in Watertown Town

86 Prentiss St #8, Watertown Town, MA 02472

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

80 Prentiss St #8, Watertown Town, MA 02472

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

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

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 29

6 Whitman Rd #6 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Watertown West End apartment for rent in Watertown Town

6 Whitman Rd #6, Watertown Town, MA 02453

2 beds

1 bath

$2,365

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 1

5d+ ago

Watertown West End apartment for rent in Watertown Town

Whites Ave. & Main St. #602, Watertown Town, MA 02472

2 beds

2 baths

$2,400

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

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 15

836 Belmont St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Watertown West End apartment for rent in Watertown Town

$2,500 - 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment In Watertown With Great Amenities

836 Belmont St #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 Mar 15

10 Riverside St #G4 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Downtown Watertown apartment for rent in Watertown Town

10 Riverside St #G4, Watertown Town, MA 02472

2 beds

1 bath

$2,575

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

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

16 Whites Ave #62 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Watertown West End apartment for rent in Watertown Town

16 Whites Ave #62, Watertown Town, MA 02472

2 beds

1 bath

$2,625

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 1

14 Riverside St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Downtown Watertown apartment for rent in Watertown Town

2 beds

1 bath

$2,675

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1