The Charley
46 Soldiers Field Pl,
Boston, MA 02135
$2,490 - $4,749 Plus Fees
Studio - 3 Beds
East Watertown
Watertown, MA
East Watertown - Watertown, MA
Area Guide
Convenient living near Boston and Cambridge
Commuter
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Quaint
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Great Location
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Shopping
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Wooded
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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.
Rent Trends
As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in East Watertown is $2,647 for a studio, $3,149 for one bedroom, $4,016 for two bedrooms, and $4,546 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Watertown has decreased by -1.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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562 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,647/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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839 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,149/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,169 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,016/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,421 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,546/month
Average Rent
Transportation
84
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
47
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
85
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Longfellow National Historic Site
- Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
- Harvard Museum of Natural History
- Beaver Brook Reservation
- Chestnut Hill Reservation
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.