Rent in Watertown, MA
Across Watertown's 3 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $3,008 a month, with figures from $2,532–$3,008. The highest typical rent is in 02477 ($3,008) and the lowest in 02472 ($2,532). 1 ZIP has ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 2 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Middlesex County pay about 1.03% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,440 | $1,747–$2,440 | 3 |
| 1 bed | $2,518 | $2,151–$2,518 | 3 |
| 2 beds | $3,008 | $2,532–$3,008 | 3 |
| 3 beds | $3,584 | $2,855–$3,584 | 3 |
| 4 beds | $3,953 | $3,378–$3,953 | 3 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Watertown ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Watertown, MA?
- About $3,008 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $2,532–$3,008. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Watertown, MA?
- About $2,518 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $2,151–$2,518. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Watertown, MA?
- About $3,584 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $2,855–$3,584. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Watertown, MA?
- About $2,440 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,747–$2,440. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Watertown, MA?
- About $3,953 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $3,378–$3,953. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Watertown ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 02477 has the highest typical rent at $3,008 a month, and 02472 the lowest at $2,532.
- What is the property tax rate in Watertown, MA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Middlesex County pay a typical 1.03% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Watertown rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).