Beautifully updated, full of charm, and tucked away on a quiet dead-end street. Welcome to 40 School Lane, where comfortable living meets a fantastic location in Watertown's sought-after East End, near the Cambridge and Belmont lines.
This inviting two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment in an owner occupied multifamily home, offers approximately 956 square feet of first-floor living space, featuring freshly refinished hardwood floors and separate living and dining rooms, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The brand-new kitchen features quartz countertops, new cabinetry, and new appliances, bringing a fresh, modern touch to this charming home.
Step outside to enjoy your morning coffee or unwind on the semi-exclusive rear deck, with a shared backyard offering even more space to enjoy the outdoors. Laundry in the building and two available off-street parking spaces make everyday living even more convenient.
Enjoy the peaceful feel of a dead-end street while staying close to everything. Amenities: 1 Bathroom, 2 Bedroom, 71 Bus Lineto Harvard Square, Accesstoallmajorroutes, Alewife, Belmont Line, Common Outdoor Space, Dining Room, East Watertown, Eatin Kitchen, Gas Heat, Graduate Student Okay, High Ceilings, Includes Water, Large Bedrooms, MBTA Access, Modern Bathroom, Mount Auburn Cemetery, Mount Auburn Hospital, Natural Light, New Renovation, New Renovated Bath, New Renovated Kitchen, Newly Renovated, Newly Updated, No Broker Fee, No Pets Allowed, Nosmokingallowed, One Floor Living, Recessed Lighting, Renovated Kitchen, Virtual Tour, Watertown Line, Watertowns Coolidge Square Neighborhood, Watertowns East End Neighborhood & West Cambridge. Heating fuel: gas. Parking: 2 spaces.
50 days on RentalSource
RentalSource last checked: 7 hours ago · Listing updated: October 25, 2026
This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment at 42 School Lane in Watertown, MA 02472 rents for $2,800 a month. It has 956 square feet. 42 School Lane was advertised by Pat Arone on September 14, 2026.
How the Rent Compares
At $2,800 a month, this apartment is close to the typical rent for 2-bedroom apartments and condos in Watertown (about $2,900).
Typical $2,900This home $2,800
$2,500$4,090
From 46 two-bedroom apartments and condos listed in Watertown on RentalSource in November 2026: the scale holds eight in ten of them, and the shaded band the middle half.
$2,900Typical rent for 2-bedroom apartments and condos in Watertown
The rent has dropped 3 times since it was listed on September 14, from $3,200 to $2,800.
Rent history for this home, newest first
Date
Event
Rent
Change
October 5, 2026
Price change
$2,800−5.1%
−5.1%
September 25, 2026
Price change
$2,950−4.8%
−4.8%
September 20, 2026
Price change
$3,100−3.1%
−3.1%
September 14, 2026
Listed for rent
$3,200
These are listed prices. What renters actually paid may have been different.
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