Average Rent in 02472, Watertown Town, MA

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Current Versus Historical 02472, Watertown Town, MA Rents

02472 rentals average $2,600 for a studio rental to $5,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,000, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $444 (19.70%) year-over-year from $2,256 to $2,700. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $65 (-2.51%) year-over-year from $2,585 to $2,520. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $175 (6.19%) year-over-year from $2,825 to $3,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $100 (3.13%) year-over-year from $3,200 to $3,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,067 (24.06%) year-over-year from $4,433 to $5,500. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 2.27% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.81% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.19% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.25% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 16.20% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Feb 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.75	$2,700	$2,256 (19.70%)	$2,421 (11.53%)
1 BR	$3.30	$2,520	$2,585 (-2.51%)	$2,413 (4.43%)
2 BR	$2.69	$3,000	$2,825 (6.19%)	$2,550 (17.65%)
3 BR	$2.40	$3,300	$3,200 (3.13%)	$2,863 (15.28%)
4+ BR	$2.45	$5,500	$4,433 (24.06%)	$3,098 (77.51%)

Historical Rents in 02472, Watertown Town, MA

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Top Cities Near 02472

There are a total of 5 cities nearby 02472. The average rent in 02472 is currently $3,400 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Watertown Town, MA, with an average rent of $3,000, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 02472, Watertown Town, MA is Cambridge, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,708 per month.

Let's compare 02472, Watertown Town, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 02472, Watertown Town, MA is 17.94% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are equivalent to other nearby cities' one bedroom rents. Two bedrooms in 02472, Watertown Town, MA are on par with the other cities nearby. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 13.64% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near 02472, Watertown Town, MA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Watertown Town, MA	$2,600	$2,743	$3,000	$3,000
Waltham, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,950	$3,043
Somerville, MA	$2,134	$2,800	$3,300	$3,400
Newton, MA	$1,973	$2,350	$2,800	$3,650
Cambridge, MA	$2,800	$3,100	$4,020	$3,708

Top Neighborhoods Near 02472

There are a total of 8 neighborhoods in or near 02472. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, St. Elizabeth's, and Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood. We've included all of these top 8 neighborhoods in or near 02472, Watertown Town, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 8 neighborhoods in or near 02472, Watertown Town, MA is currently around $3,789 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only seven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,789. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 02472's average rent, which is only $3,000. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 02472, Commonwealth has the most affordable average rent at $3,000 per month. Whereas, at $5,600 average rent per month, Mission Hill is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 02472. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$175	$2,425	$2,900	$3,000
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$210	$2,700	$3,595	$3,300
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,600	$3,200	$3,725	$3,700
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,230	$3,435	$4,166	$3,778
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,748	$3,450	$5,350	$3,800
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,085	$2,750	$3,800	$3,800
South End, Boston, MA	$2,835	$3,485	$4,210	$3,975
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,238	$3,050	$3,700	$5,600

Top Counties Near 02472

There are a total of 8 counties located by 02472, Watertown Town, MA. Some of these counties include Watertown Town, MA, Waltham, MA, and Somerville, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,400. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Watertown Town, MA. It's average rent per month is $3,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,708, Cambridge, MA is the most expensive county by 02472, Watertown Town, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in 02472, Watertown Town, MA is 17.94% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 02472, Watertown Town, MA is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 02472, Watertown Town, MA is on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed the top 5 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Watertown Town, MA	$2,600	$2,743	$3,000	$3,000
Waltham, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,950	$3,043
Somerville, MA	$2,134	$2,800	$3,300	$3,400
Newton, MA	$1,973	$2,350	$2,800	$3,650
Cambridge, MA	$2,800	$3,100	$4,020	$3,708

Top Zipcodes Near 02472

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near 02472, Watertown Town, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,098.

The following chart includes the top 2 zipcodes in 02472, Watertown Town, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02116, Boston, MA	$3,000	$3,475	$5,200	$4,200
02118, Boston, MA	$2,815	$3,500	$4,230	$3,995

Frequently Asked Questions - 02472 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 02472, Watertown Town, MA?

The average monthly rental price for 02472, Watertown Town, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,000. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 02472, Watertown Town, MA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in 02472, Watertown Town, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in 02472, Watertown Town, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,600 and an average price per square feet of $3.75. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 02472.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 02472, Watertown Town, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,743 and an average price per square feet of $3.30. There are a total of 16 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 02472.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 02472, Watertown Town, MA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,000 and an average price per square feet of $2.69. There are a total of 27 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 02472.

How have rent prices in 02472, Watertown Town, MA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 02472, Watertown Town, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.20%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 02472, Watertown Town, MA?

A reasonable rent price in 02472, Watertown Town, MA is around $2,400/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.