Watertown, MA Rent History
127 months of data, 2016–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).
Today (2026-07)
$3,168
1-year change
+4.9%
$149/mo
5-year change
+34.3%
$809/mo
10-year change
+55.3%
$1,128/mo
Monthly rent trend
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Year-by-year rent in Watertown
| Year | Median rent | YoY change | vs 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $2,017/mo | — | 0.0% |
| 2017 | $2,101/mo | +4.2% | +4.2% |
| 2018 | $2,179/mo | +3.7% | +8.0% |
| 2019 | $2,247/mo | +3.1% | +11.4% |
| 2020 | $2,331/mo | +3.7% | +15.6% |
| 2021 | $2,268/mo | -2.7% | +12.4% |
| 2022 | $2,543/mo | +12.1% | +26.1% |
| 2023 | $2,730/mo | +7.4% | +35.3% |
| 2024 | $2,860/mo | +4.8% | +41.8% |
| 2025 | $2,981/mo | +4.2% | +47.8% |
| 2026 | $2,991/mo | +0.3% | +48.3% |
Frequently asked questions
How much has rent in Watertown changed since 2016?
Median rent in Watertown, MA was $1,972 in 2016-01 and is $3,168 as of 2026-07 — a change of $1,196 per month over 10 years.
How much has Watertown rent increased in the last 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, median rent in Watertown, MA has changed +34.3% ($809 per month). The current median is $3,168.
What has rent in Watertown done over the past decade?
Over the past 10 years, median rent in Watertown, MA has changed +55.3% ($1,128 per month). It is now $3,168.
Is rent in Watertown going up or down year over year?
Year over year, median rent in Watertown, MA has increased +4.9% ($149/mo). Current median: $3,168.