East Watertown

Watertown, MA

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East Watertown - Watertown, MA

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Convenient living near Boston and Cambridge

Commuter Quaint Great Location Shopping Wooded

East Watertown is a great option for renters who want to be near other metro cities. The neighborhood is seven miles from Boston and just four miles from Cambridge, providing easy access for work, school, or entertainment. Boston University and Harvard University are just two schools convenient to East Watertown. Although residents enjoy proximity to Boston, East Watertown has plenty to offer. The neighborhood is home to Watertown Mall along with several big-box stores and popular retailers. This wooded locale has multiple parks like Arsenal Community Park and Skate Park, which provides great views of the Charles River. East Watertown merges the old and new with rental options available for every budget. Renovated historic buildings neighbor modern, high-rise apartments standing side-by-side with small, brick buildings that add extra charm.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in East Watertown is $2,573 for a studio, $3,086 for one bedroom, $4,100 for two bedrooms, and $4,801 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Watertown has decreased by -1.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 586 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,573/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 839 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,086/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,169 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,100/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,421 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,801/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

84

Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

47

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

85

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

  • Longfellow National Historic Site
  • Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
  • Harvard Museum of Natural History
  • Beaver Brook Reservation
  • Chestnut Hill Reservation

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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