280 Western Ave
280 Western Ave,
Allston, MA 02134
$2,500 - $2,800 | Studio
Watertown
Watertown, MA
Area Guide
A small-town feel on the west side of Boston.
Commuter
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College
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Bicycling
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Bicycle-Friendly
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Just west of the Harvard University campus along the Charles River, Watertown is only six miles from downtown Boston, making it a great rental option for commuters. In addition to Harvard, living in Watertown puts you just a few minutes away from Perkins School for the Blind, Boston College, Bentley University, Brandeis University, MIT, and Tufts University, making it a practical option for faculty, staff, and students to live.
Outdoor recreation is easily accessible, with multiple golf courses and several parks scattered around the city. Bike paths around the city make it easy for cyclists to get around town as well. The Arsenal Project on the southeast side of town is a popular shopping destination for people all around the Boston area.
Rent Trends
As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Watertown, MA is $2,534 for a studio, $2,949 for one bedroom, $3,652 for two bedrooms, and $4,679 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Watertown has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,949/month
829 Sq Ft
House
$4,758/month
2,891 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,458/month
4,536 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,375/month
2,941 Sq Ft
Transportation
83
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
48
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
81
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
716 Students
6
Public
Grades K-5
355 Students
6
Public
Grades K-5
326 Students
5
Public
Grades 6-8
532 Students
6
Public
Grades 9-12
733 Students
5
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Beaver Brook Reservation
- Mass Audubon's Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
- Longfellow National Historic Site
- Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
- Chestnut Hill Reservation
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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