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.
Owner pays for water and sewer. Tenant is responsible for gas and electric. First month, last month, and security deposit due at lease signing. No smoking allowed. Pets negotiable.
Apartment for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$3,125/mo
16 Birch Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
2beds
1,300sqft
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Apartment
Available Thu Jan 1 2026
Cats, dogs OK
Window unit
In unit laundry
Off street parking
Baseboard
What's special
Enclosed front porchLight-filled apartmentCharming eat-in breakfast nookPrivate top-floor balconyNew appliancesAbundant natural lightBeautifully updated kitchen
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Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Office
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Window Unit
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,300 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Electricity not included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Heating system: Baseboard, Pets Negotiable, Sewage included in rent, Top Floor, Water included in rent
- Fencing: Fenced Yard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Sewage, Water
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Watertown
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,125+42%$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 8/12/2018 | Listing removed | $2,200$2/sqft |
Source: Shilalis Real Estate | ||
| 7/18/2018 | Price change | $2,200-4.3%$2/sqft |
Source: Shilalis Real Estate | ||
| 7/15/2018 | Listed for rent | $2,300$2/sqft |
Source: Shilalis Real Estate | ||

