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Apartment for rent
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    $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
    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.
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    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

    DateEventPrice
    10/15/2025Listed for rent$3,125+42%$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    8/12/2018Listing removed$2,200$2/sqft
    Source: Shilalis Real Estate
    7/18/2018Price change$2,200-4.3%$2/sqft
    Source: Shilalis Real Estate
    7/15/2018Listed for rent$2,300$2/sqft
    Source: Shilalis Real Estate

    Neighborhood: 02472