Apartments to rent in 02472, Watertown

02472 covers Watertown Square and east-side neighborhoods along the Charles River. The ZIP blends strong walkability and Arsenal Yards retail with a mix of apartment buildings, single-family homes and institutional campuses (Perkins School).

Nearby ZIPs Comparison

ZIPsCostSchoolsSafetyWalkability
02472 — Watertown Square High Good Less Safe Excellent
02471 — Watertown Average Good Safe Good
02477 — Watertown West End Average Good Safe Good
02478 — Belmont High Excellent Safe Good
02479 — Waverley High Good Safe Good
Excellent/Good
Average
Poor/Less Safe

Source: RentCafe / RentHop aggregated listings

ZIP 02472 Rental Prices

Studio
$1,850 – $3,920
1 bedroom
$1,850 – $7,106
2 bedroom
$2,500 – $9,852
3 bedroom
$1,850 – $9,852

Source: RentCafe / RentHop aggregated listings

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02472 Schools & Education

Top Public Schools

Top Private Schools

Atrium School

⭐ A+ (Niche profile) Atrium School / Niche
69 Grove St, Watertown, MA 02472
🧭 In-ZIP (02472)

Source: GreatSchools / Perkins / local school websites

02472 Safety & Crime Overview

Less Safe

Watertown (02472) has a mixed safety profile: neighborhood-level property crime reports are above some suburban peers but violent crime rates remain low in absolute terms. Residents should use normal urban precautions around busy retail hubs (Arsenal/Watertown Square) and review local Watertown Police updates for specific hotspots and patterns.

Source: NeighborhoodScout / FBI historical data

02472 Walkability, Transit & Bike Scores

Walk Score ~76
Very Walkable
Transit Score ~52
Good Transit
Bike Score ~64
Bikeable
≈26 min
Average commute to downtown Boston (typical transit/drive combination ~25-30 min).

Source: WalkScore / local transit schedules

02472, Watertown Summary

Overview

02472 is Watertown’s central ZIP — anchored by Watertown Square and the Arsenal Yards retail/office district — offering strong walkability and transit connections to Cambridge and Boston. Housing is a mix of mid-rise apartments, converted mill buildings, and single-family neighborhoods; rents are above regional suburban averages because of proximity to Boston and local amenities.

Key Features

  • Walkable retail & dining: Arsenal Yards and Watertown Square give 02472 a dense cluster of restaurants, fitness studios and shops.
  • Convenient transit: Multiple MBTA bus routes connect Watertown to Harvard, Kenmore and other hubs — good transit for a Boston suburb.
  • Educational institutions: Perkins School for the Blind and several strong local public and private schools serve the ZIP.
  • Riverfront access: Charles River paths and small parks provide outdoor recreation close to downtown.

Housing Snapshot

  • Market skews renter-heavy with competitive leasing for modern units.
  • Median asking rents sit in the mid-to-high $2k–$3k range depending on bedrooms and finishes.
  • Good mix of older converted units and newer amenity-forward builds around Arsenal Yards.

History

  • Industrial and Arsenal history The Watertown Arsenal shaped the ZIP’s 19th–20th century industrial growth; the Arsenal site has been redeveloped into retail and mixed-use (Arsenal Yards).
  • Longstanding Armenian community 02472 contains a large Armenian-American community and institutions (church, St. Stephen’s school) that date back decades.

Demographics and Lifestyle

  • Household mix: Blend of young professionals, families and long-time local residents.
  • Income & education: Higher-than-national median household income and strong college-educated share among residents.
  • Active local scene: Restaurants, bakeries, and community events centered on Arsenal/Watertown Square attract frequent foot traffic.