Last updated on September 29, 2026

Average rent in
Watertown Town, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Watertown Town

$2,950/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Watertown Town is $2,950 per month as of September 2026. This is 55% above the national average rent, or $1,050 more per month.

$2.53

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Watertown Town

112

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Watertown Town rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Watertown Town, MA

Average rent prices in Watertown Town have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $2,850, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Watertown Town run $2,675 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,800.

Listings

Studio

$2,000

2%

1%

1 bedroom

$2,575

3%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,850

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,300

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$4,000

4%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,575

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

13%

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

Median rent price$2,950
increased by55%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,998
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Watertown Town, MA is 2% lower than the median rent in Arlington, MA.

Discover rentals in Watertown Town, MA

86 Prentiss St #1 - 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 and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.
159 Winsor Ave #3 - 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.
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.
Belmont St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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.

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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 $2,950 per month as of September 26, 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 5% 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 ($2,900/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 $118,000/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).

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