Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 13, 2026

Average rent in
Watertown Town, MA

Last updated on May 13, 2026

Last updated on May 13, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Watertown Town, MA is $2,975. This is +53%, or $1,025, higher than the national average.

$3.19

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,975

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

86

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Watertown Town, MA is $2,975. This is +53%, or $1,025, higher than the national average.

$3.19

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
58%
35%
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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $2,975. A 1-bedroom apartment in Watertown Town, MA costs about $2,700 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,975. Houses for rent in Watertown Town, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,195.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,700

2%

4%

2 bedroom

$2,975

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,400

6%

No Change

4 bedroom

$5,097

3%

38%

Studio

$2,100

3%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,975

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,097

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

38%

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$2,975
increased by53%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,605
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Watertown Town, MA is 14% higher than the median rent in Arlington, MA.

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Discover rentals in Watertown Town, MA

25 Oakland St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Watertown West End condo for rent in Watertown Town

25 Oakland St, Watertown Town, MA 02472

1 bed

1 bath

$1,500

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

Condo for rent

131 Coolidge Ave #123 - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

East Watertown condo for rent in Watertown Town

2 beds

2 baths

$1,790

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

Condo for rent

Available Jun 1

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

Mount Auburn St #21 - Photo 1 of 1

3d 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 Jun 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

107 Spring St #3-2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Watertown West End townhouse for rent in Watertown Town

107 Spring St #3-2, Watertown Town, MA 02472

2 beds

1 bath

$2,575

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

House for rent

Available Jun 1

139 Summer St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Watertown West End apartment for rent in Watertown Town

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

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

Apartment for rent

Available May 13