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$2,500 Total Monthly Price
12 Month Lease

20 Birch Rd Unit 20

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Watertown, MA 02472

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  • Bedrooms

    2

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

    1,104 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Jan 1, 2026

Highlights

  • Pets Allowed
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Yard
  • Basement
  • Smoke Free
20 Birch Rd Unit 20
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About This Home

12 Month Lease, $2,500 deposit, Available Jan 1, 2026

Second floor apartment in a dead-end street. 2 bedrooms plus office with enclosed front and rear porches. Gas heat, basement laundry along with storage space, hardwood floors and 2 driveway parking spaces. Great East Watertown location in close proximity to Arsenal Yards and a short distance to the #71 bus into Harvard Square and Boston. Available now!

20 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

High Speed Internet Access

Hardwood Floors

Refrigerator

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Wi-Fi
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Storage Space
  • Tub/Shower
  • Disposal
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Tile Floors
  • Dining Room
  • Basement
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Storage Space
  • Yard

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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Property Information

  • 2 units

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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
20 Birch Rd Unit 20 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 20 Birch Rd Unit 20. 20 Birch Rd Unit 20 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: 9 min 3.5 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Waverley
Drive: 5 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™
Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 20 Birch Rd Unit 20.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Watertown Square Plaza
Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
Watertown Square
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Watertown Mall
Walk: 18 min 0.9 mi
20 Birch Rd Unit 20 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
20 Birch Rd Unit 20 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
20 Birch Rd Unit 20 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
20 Birch Rd Unit 20 is 10.1 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.
Amenities
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Wi-Fi
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Storage Space
  • Tub/Shower
  • Disposal
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Tile Floors
  • Dining Room
  • Basement
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Storage Space
  • Yard

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