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Last updated on August 14, 2026
Average rent in
Watertown Town, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 14, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Watertown Town, MA rent rose 2.4% year over year, with a current median of $2,975/month. Renters today are paying $25 less per month on average than last year, following a modest month-to-month decline of 0.8%.
Vs. national rents
Watertown Town runs roughly 1.5× the $1,925/month national median, placing it among pricier metros. The market offers 130 total rentals, with apartments making up nearly 69% of inventory.
Price ranges
Studios in Watertown Town rent for about $2,338/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,500/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,975/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $4,500/month. Houses rent higher at $3,300/month compared to apartments at $2,938/month, indicating distinct price tiers.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 3-bedroom segment in Watertown Town cooled by 8.3% year over year, contrasting with the overall rent increase. Similarly, houses slipped 9.6% year over year, showing notable divergence from the citywide trend.
Median rent
Median rent in Watertown Town
$2,975/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Watertown Town is $2,975 per month as of August 2026. This is 55% above the national average rent, or $1,050 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Watertown Town
130
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 decreased by 1% 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 $2,937, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Watertown Town run $2,537 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,975.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,337 | No Change | 10% | |
1 bedroom | $2,500 |  2% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,975 | 2% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,300 | 1% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $4,500 | 1% | 17% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Watertown | $2,800 | |
East Watertown | $3,000 | |
Watertown West End | $2,975 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,937 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,100 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,300 | 6% | 6% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,337
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,975
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
Watertown West End
Average rent
$2,975
East Watertown
Average rent
$3,000
Downtown Watertown
Average rent
$2,800
Apartments
Average rent
$2,937
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
6%
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
55%higher than the national median
53%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Watertown Town, MA is 1% higher than the median rent in Arlington, MA.
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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 and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 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
East Watertown 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 Sep 1
9h ago
East Watertown house for rent in Watertown Town
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
53 Pleasant St, Watertown Town, MA 02472
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,650–$7,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
21m ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,480
$4,270
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
6h ago
Verified
270 Pleasant St, Watertown Town, MA 02472
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,907–$5,960
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
2h ago
204 Arsenal St, Watertown Town, MA 02472
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,949–$8,933
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
6h ago
Verified
270 Pleasant St, Watertown Town, MA 02472
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,907–$5,960
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
37 Pequossette St #37, Watertown Town, MA 02472
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,725
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 1
21m ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,480
$4,270
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
5h 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
6h ago
Verified
270 Pleasant St, Watertown Town, MA 02472
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,907–$5,960
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
21m ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,480
$4,270
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
9h ago
275 Main St, Watertown Town, MA 02472
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,725–$3,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2h ago
204 Arsenal St, Watertown Town, MA 02472
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,949–$8,933
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
9h ago
Verified
270 Pleasant St, Watertown Town, MA 02472
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,218–$5,920
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 apartment for rent in Watertown Town
4 Hawthorne St, Watertown Town, MA 02472
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
21m ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,480
$4,270
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
166 Main St, Watertown Town, MA 02472
1 bed
1 bath
$2,750
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.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 $2,975 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Watertown Town?
Average rent prices in Watertown Town have decreased by 1% 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 55% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,050 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Watertown Town?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Watertown Town are Downtown Watertown ($2,800/mo), Watertown West End ($2,975/mo), and East Watertown ($3,000/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Watertown Town average around $2,650/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,920/month.
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).