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$3,125 Total Monthly Price
9 Month Lease

16 Birch Rd Unit 1

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Watertown, MA 02472

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  • Bedrooms

    2

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

    1,300 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Jan 1, 2026

Highlights

  • Pets Allowed
  • Balcony
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Yard
  • Basement
  • Smoke Free
16 Birch Rd Unit 1
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About This Home

9 Month Lease, $3,125 deposit, Available Jan 1, 2026

Available January 1st! Bright and spacious second floor 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment in Central Watertown offering incredible versatility with a flexible layout - use as a full 3 bedroom with office, or configure as 2 bedrooms with 2 office spaces to suit your work-from-home needs. Plus, the enclosed front porch provides additional bonus room possibilities. This apartment features a beautifully updated kitchen with new appliances and a charming eat-in breakfast nook for casual dining. Enjoy exceptional outdoor living with a huge fenced-in yard ideal for entertaining or pets, plus your own private top-floor balcony for morning coffee. Abundant natural light flows throughout the home, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Convenient amenities include basement laundry facilities and 2 off-street parking spaces. Prime Central Watertown location places you just minutes from Arsenal Yards shopping and dining, plus easy access to the scenic Charles River. This versatile, light-filled apartment offers the perfect combination of space, convenience, and location. Pets negotiable. Required up-front: First month's rent, last month's rent, and security deposit.

Available January 1st! Bright and spacious second floor 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment in Central Watertown offering incredible versatility with a flexible layout - use as a full 3 bedroom with office, or configure as 2 bedrooms with 2 office spaces to suit your work-from-home needs. Plus, the enclosed front porch provides additional bonus room possibilities. This apartment features a beautifully updated kitchen with new appliances and a charming eat-in breakfast nook for casual dining. Enjoy exceptional outdoor living with a huge fenced-in yard ideal for entertaining or pets, plus your own private top-floor balcony for morning coffee. Abundant natural light flows throughout the home, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Convenient amenities include basement laundry facilities and 2 off-street parking spaces. Prime Central Watertown location places you just minutes from Arsenal Yards shopping and dining, plus easy access to the scenic Charles River. This versatile, light-filled apartment offers the perfect combination of space, convenience, and location. Pets negotiable. Required up-front: First month's rent, last month's rent, and security deposit.

16 Birch Rd is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02472 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Watertown attendance zone.

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floors

Refrigerator

Freezer

Stainless Steel Appliances

Office

Smoke Free

Highlights

  • Washer/Dryer
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Storage Space

Kitchen Features & Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Breakfast Nook

Model Details

  • Hardwood Floors
  • Dining Room
  • Basement
  • Office
  • Sunroom
  • Linen Closet
  • Large Bedrooms

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

  • One-Time Move-In Fees
  • Broker Fee
    $0

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Utilities Included

  • Water
  • Electricity
  • Trash Removal

Contact

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Neighborhood

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.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Boston College, Brighton
Drive: 9 min 2.7 mi
Harvard University
Drive: 7 min 3.3 mi
Boston College
Drive: 9 min 3.3 mi
Lesley University
Drive: 8 min 3.9 mi
16 Birch Rd Unit 1 is within 9 minutes or 2.7 miles from Boston College, Brighton. It is also near Boston College and Harvard University.
Schools
Hosmer Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
716 Students
Attendance Zone
Watertown Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
532 Students
Attendance Zone
Watertown High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
733 Students
Attendance Zone
Perkins School For The Blind
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
178 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Watertown include Boston College Station, located 3.1 miles from 16 Birch Rd Unit 1. 16 Birch Rd Unit 1 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 10.3 miles or 19 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Boston College Station
Drive: 9 min 3.1 mi
Allston Street Station
Drive: 6 min 3.1 mi
Chiswick Road Station
Drive: 8 min 3.2 mi
Warren Street Station
Drive: 7 min 3.2 mi
South Street Station
Drive: 8 min 3.5 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Waverley
Drive: 4 min 2.3 mi
Newtonville
Drive: 4 min 2.5 mi
Belmont Center
Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
Boston Landing
Drive: 7 min 4.1 mi
Porter Square
Drive: 9 min 4.2 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 19 min 10.3 mi
Somewhat Walkable
67
Walk Score®
Out of 100
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Some Transit
47
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Very Bikeable
74
Bike Score®
Out of 100
This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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Soundscore™
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 16 Birch Rd Unit 1.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Watertown Square Plaza
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Watertown Square
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Watertown Mall
Walk: 18 min 0.9 mi
16 Birch Rd Unit 1 has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 18-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Longfellow National Historic Site
 Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
 Drive: 7 min 3.0 mi
Beaver Brook Reservation
 Drive: 6 min 3.0 mi
Chestnut Hill Reservation
 Drive: 9 min 3.5 mi
Mass Audubon's Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
 Drive: 10 min 3.7 mi
16 Birch Rd Unit 1 has 5 parks within 3.7 miles, including Beaver Brook Reservation, Longfellow National Historic Site, and Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Mount Auburn Hospital
Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
Franciscan Children's Hospital & Rehab Center
Drive: 7 min 3.0 mi
16 Birch Rd Unit 1 has 3 hospitals within 3.0 miles, the nearest is Mount Auburn Hospital which is 2.4 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 21 min 10.1 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 24 min 13.3 mi
16 Birch Rd Unit 1 is 10.1 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.
Amenities
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Storage Space
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Breakfast Nook
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Dining Room
  • Basement
  • Office
  • Sunroom
  • Linen Closet
  • Large Bedrooms
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Storage Space
  • Balcony
  • Porch
  • Deck
  • Yard
  • Lawn
  • Garden

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