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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Watertown, MA

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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Watertown, MA. 115 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $1,800

  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    805 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown, MA 02472
    STUDIO $1,700
    1 BED $1,600
    2 BEDS $2,500

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Apartments Under $2,000

  • a living room with a wooden floor and two windows
    Today

    286 & 288 Chestnut Hill Avenue, Brighton, MA 02135
    STUDIO $1,800+
    1 BED $2,250+
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  • a living room with a couch and a rug and large windows
    Today

    525 Lincoln Street, Allston, MA 02134
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    4 BEDS $1,900+
  • the view of a kitchen with a stove and a sink and a bathroom
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    3-15 Lorraine Terrace, Allston, MA 02134
    STUDIO $1,995
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Apartments Under $2,200

  • a tall building with a car parked in front of it
    Today

    1200 Commonwealth Avenue, Allston, MA 02134
    STUDIO $2,095
    1 BED $2,395+
    2 BEDS $2,995+

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Apartments Under $2,400

  • a living room with a couch and two tables
    Today

    111-115 Kilsyth Road, Brighton, MA 02135
    1 BED $2,270+
    2 BEDS $3,110+
    3 BEDS $3,490+

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  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    100 Kilsyth Road, Brighton, MA 02135
    STUDIO $2,450
    1 BED $2,270+
    2 BEDS $3,110+
  • a brick building with a car parked in front of it
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    56 Gardner Street, Allston, MA 02134
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    1 BED $2,395
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Apartments Under $2,600

  • a living room with a couch and two tables
    Today

    100 Kilsyth Road, Brighton, MA 02135
    STUDIO $2,450
    1 BED $2,630+
    2 BEDS $3,245

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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and granite counter tops and white appliances
    Today

    39,41 Shepard Street, Brighton, MA 02135
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    1 BED $2,495
    2 BEDS $2,795
  • a living room with a kitchen and a couch and a table
    Today

    35-43 Braintree St, Allston, MA 02134
    STUDIO $2,588+
    1 BED $3,632+
    2 BEDS $4,971
  • an empty kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
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    106,116 Tremont Street, Brighton, MA 02135
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    1 BED $2,595
    2 BEDS $2,895+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a sink
    Today

    71-75 Kilsyth Road, Brighton, MA 02135
    STUDIO $2,595+
    1 BED $2,670+
    2 BEDS $3,485
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Apartments Under $2,800

  • a living room with couches and chairs and a table
    Today

    1505 Commonwealth Ave, Brighton, MA 02135
    STUDIO $2,600
    1 BED $3,100
    2 BEDS $4,200

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  • a large lobby with blue chairs and a blue wall
    Today

    219 Western Avenue, Allston, MA 02134
    STUDIO $2,634+
    1 BED $4,394+
    2 BEDS $4,626+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    Today

    80 Fawcett Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
    STUDIO $2,649+
    1 BED $3,096+
    2 BEDS $3,912+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a microwave
    Today

    4, 8, 12 Elko Street, Brighton, MA 02135
    1 BED $2,650+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
    3 BEDS $3,450
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and granite counter tops and a stainless steel refrigerator
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    3,7,11,15 Carol Avenue, Brighton, MA 02135
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    2 BEDS $2,695+
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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and black appliances and granite counter tops
    Today

    36-44 Quint Avenue, Allston, MA 02134
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    1 BED $2,695
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  • the living room of a house with a radiator and wooden floors
    Today

    76 Gordon Street, Brighton, MA 02135
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    2 BEDS $2,795+
  • a living room with blue walls and a blue couch
    Today

    89 Brighton Avenue, Allston, MA 02134
    STUDIO $2,850+
    1 BED $3,548+
    2 BEDS $4,850

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  • a living room with a white couch and a tv
    Today

    37 North Beacon Street, Allston, MA 02134
    STUDIO $2,875
    1 BED $2,900
    2 BEDS $4,150
  • a large tree in front of a brick building
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    40-46 Park Street, Newton, MA 02458
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  • a kitchen with white appliances and granite counter tops and white cabinets
    Today

    50 Park Vale Avenue, Allston, MA 02134
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  • a kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances
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    1-6 Ashford Court, Allston, MA 02134
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Getting around in Watertown, MA

82 /100
Very Walkable
50 /100
Good Transit
64 /100
Bikeable
Walk Score®: 82, Transit Score®: 50, Bike Score®: 64

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Watertown, MA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,600 and $2,500.

How many cheap rentals are available in Watertown, MA on RentCafe?

There are 3 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Watertown, MA were last updated on 23 Feb 2026.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Watertown, MA?

Cheap apartments in Watertown, MA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Watertown, MA?

A cheap apartment in Watertown, MA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Watertown, MA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Watertown, MA has never been easier. We feature 115 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Watertown, MA average. What is a cheap rent in Watertown, MA? The average apartment rent in Watertown is $3,339 per month so any rental south of $2,671 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Watertown, MA rents go as low as $1,600/mo.

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