Watermills
350 Pleasant St,
Watertown, MA 02472
1-2 Beds | $2,600 - $5,005
$2,947/month
Average Rent
829 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.3%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of April 2025, the average rent in Watertown, MA is $2,947 per month. This is 87% higher than the national average rent price of $1,575/month, making Watertown one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Watertown, you can expect to pay about $2,554 per month for a studio, $2,947 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,628 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,520 or more.
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.3%, which averages out to $7 less per month.
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Watertown, Boyd Park and Watertown West End are the most affordable neighborhoods in Watertown.
Based on current rent prices, East Watertown, Watertown West End and Boyd Park are the most expensive neighborhoods in Watertown.
The neighborhoods in Watertown with the most apartments available are East Watertown, Watertown West End and Downtown Watertown .
Because the average rent in Watertown is $2,947, you’ll want to make about $9,823 per month or $117,876 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
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