Downtown Watertown

Watertown, MA

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Downtown Watertown - Watertown, MA

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Live in the heart of the city while being convenient to two other major cities

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Downtown Watertown is a great option for renters who want to be surrounded by amenities while being convenient to Boston. Downtown Watertown is 10 miles from Boston and only five miles from Cambridge, giving renters easy access to both cities and several institutions including Boston University, Harvard University, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Downtown Watertown blends the new and the old, with many rentals consisting of condos and apartments in converted buildings. The area has an urban vibe and a pedestrian-friendly environment. As the heart of Watertown, downtown is filled with restaurants and shopping options. The area is also home to several parks like Watertown Square, which has great views of the Charles River.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Watertown is $2,468 for a studio, $2,926 for one bedroom, and $2,834 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Watertown has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 514 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,468/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 702 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,926/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,019 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,834/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

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Walker's Paradise

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Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

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Good Transit

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The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

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Very Bikeable

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This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Beaver Brook Reservation
  • Hammond Pond Reservation
  • Mass Audubon's Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Longfellow National Historic Site
  • Chestnut Hill Reservation

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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