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Watertown Square

20 Watertown St, Watertown, MA 02472

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  • Bedrooms

    Studio - 2 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 - 2 ba

  • Square Feet

    698 - 1,441 sq ft

Watertown Square
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Watertown Square Apartments is situated less than a mile from the Mass Pike, between the excitement of Boston and the quiet of the Charles River. Just 10 minutes from downtown Boston. Newly renovated homes are now available. Our studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments feature 9-foot ceilings, abundant closet space, in-home washer and dryer, kitchens with custom tile, stainless steel appliances and oversize terraces. Take advantage of the fitness center, lounge and more.

Highlights

  • Furnished Units Available
  • Dry Cleaning Service
  • Yard
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Planned Social Activities
  • Spa
  • Controlled Access
  • Elevator
  • Balcony

About Watertown Square

Watertown Square Apartments is situated less than a mile from the Mass Pike, between the excitement of Boston and the quiet of the Charles River. Just 10 minutes from downtown Boston. Newly renovated homes are now available. Our studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments feature 9-foot ceilings, abundant closet space, in-home washer and dryer, kitchens with custom tile, stainless steel appliances and oversize terraces. Take advantage of the fitness center, lounge and more.

Watertown Square is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02472 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Watertown School District attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • Smoke Free Living
  • Virtual Tours Available

Community Amenities

Fitness Center

Laundry Facilities

Furnished Units Available

Elevator

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Furnished Units Available
  • Renters Insurance Program
  • Dry Cleaning Service
  • Planned Social Activities
  • EV Charging
  • Elevator
  • Business Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Lounge
  • Breakfast/Coffee Concierge
  • Storage Space
  • Fitness Center
  • Spa
  • Courtyard

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

Walk-In Closets

Yard

Microwave

Refrigerator

Indoor Features

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable Ready
  • Storage Space
  • Tub/Shower
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)

Kitchen Features & Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator

Model Details

  • Carpet
  • Crown Molding
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Views
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Linen Closet
  • Window Coverings
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Yard

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Location
20 Watertown St, Watertown,
MA 02472
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City - Watertown

Located along the Charles River just west of Boston, Watertown combines historic architecture with contemporary living. The community of over 35,000 residents spans from Watertown Square to East Watertown and the West End, offering a variety of housing options from traditional New England homes to contemporary apartments along Arsenal Street. The Arsenal Yards development and Mosesian Center for the Arts serve as cultural anchors, while the area's Armenian heritage enriches the local dining scene.

Watertown provides convenient access to urban amenities while maintaining numerous green spaces. The Charles River paths offer walking and cycling opportunities, and Mount Auburn Cemetery's 151 acres feature landscaped grounds open to the public. The community sits just minutes from downtown Boston via multiple transportation options. Notable institutions include the Armenian Museum of America and the Perkins School for the Blind, established here in the 19th century.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Boyd Park Watertown, MA
Studio $2,949 $2,671
1 Bedroom $3,185 $3,092
2 Bedrooms $3,670 $3,703
3 Bedrooms - $4,881
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Boston College, Brighton
Drive: 8 min 3.1 mi
Bentley University
Drive: 7 min 3.5 mi
Boston College
Drive: 9 min 3.7 mi
Harvard University
Drive: 8 min 3.8 mi
Watertown Square is within 8 minutes or 3.1 miles from Boston College, Brighton. It is also near Boston College and Bentley University.
Schools
Lincoln-Eliot Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
355 Students
Nearby
GreatSchools rating: 7 out of 10
Hosmer Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
693 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 7 out of 10
J.R. Lowell Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
458 Students
Nearby
GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10
Watertown Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
591 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 6 out of 10
Watertown High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
728 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 6 out of 10
Perkins School For The Blind
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
177 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Watertown include Newton Centre Station, located 3.0 miles from Watertown Square. Watertown Square is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 11.4 miles or 19 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Newton Centre Station
Drive: 7 min 3.0 mi
Chiswick Road Station
Drive: 8 min 3.2 mi
Chestnut Hill Avenue Station
Drive: 8 min 3.4 mi
Boston College Station
Drive: 8 min 3.5 mi
South Street Station
Drive: 8 min 3.5 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Newtonville
Drive: 3 min 1.7 mi
Waverley
Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
Belmont
Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
West Newton
Drive: 4 min 3.0 mi
Boston Landing
Drive: 6 min 3.3 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 19 min 11.4 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70 / 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Watertown Square.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Watertown Square
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
Watertown Square Plaza
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Newton Corner
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Watertown Square has 3 shopping centers within 0.4 mile, which is about a 8-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Beaver Brook Reservation
 Drive: 6 min 3.1 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site
 Drive: 7 min 3.4 mi
Chestnut Hill Reservation
 Drive: 9 min 3.6 mi
Hammond Pond Reservation
 Drive: 8 min 3.7 mi
Mass Audubon's Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
 Drive: 10 min 3.8 mi
Watertown Square has 5 parks within 3.8 miles, including Beaver Brook Reservation, Hammond Pond Reservation, and Chestnut Hill Reservation.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
Franciscan Children's Hospital & Rehab Center
Drive: 7 min 2.9 mi
McLean Hospital Corporation
Drive: 6 min 3.0 mi
Watertown Square has 3 hospitals within 3.0 miles, the nearest is St. Elizabeth's Medical Center which is 2.6 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 21 min 10.2 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 22 min 12.5 mi
Fort Miller
Drive: 44 min 24.6 mi
Watertown Square has 3 military bases within 24.6 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 10.2 miles away and a 21 minute drive.

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