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. The nearby 71 bus provides easy access to Harvard Square, with local shops, restaurants, Mount Auburn Hospital, and the beautiful grounds of Mount Auburn Cemetery all nearby. Convenient access to major commuter routes keeps Boston, Cambridge, and the surrounding communities within reach.
Don't miss out on this fantastic deal available Now or October 1! With updated interiors, outdoor space, parking, on a quiet East End street, This is the one you've been waiting for!!
Move-In Terms: No brokerage fee is due from the tenant. Standard move-in costs are first month's rent, last month's rent, and a refundable security deposit equal to one month's rent, for a total of $9,600 due at move-in. Depending on the strength of the applicant's qualifications, the landlord may consider a reduced move-in structure consisting of first month's rent and a refundable security deposit only. Tenants are responsible for utilities, including electricity, gas, and cable/internet. Landlord pays water & sewer. Parking available. Please, no animals, smokes, or undergraduate students.
Disclaimer: Listing information is provided for advertising purposes only, is subject to change without notice, and does not replace or supersede any signed lease, disclosure, or other agreement. Some photos may be virtually staged to illustrate furnishing and layout potential. The advertising licensee is available to represent prospective tenants and is not the landlord's agent unless otherwise specifically disclosed. Availability, pricing, and lease terms may change without notice. Please inquire for the most current information and additional details.
11 or 20 month lease term available. Tenants are responsible for gas for heat and hot water, electricity, and cable/Internet. Landlord pays water and sewer. Please, no smokers, animals of any kind, or undergraduate students.
Apartment for rent
Apartment
Available now
No pets
Air conditioner, window unit
In unit laundry
Off street parking
Natural gas
What's special
Full of charmBrand-new kitchenSemi-exclusive rear deckFreshly refinished hardwood floorsQuiet east end streetQuartz countertopsUpdated interiors
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Air Conditioner, Window Unit
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit, Shared
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 956 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: 1 Bathroom, 2 Bedroom, 71 Bus Line To Harvard Square, Access To All Major Routes, Alewife, Barbecue, Belmont, Belmont Line, Common Outdoor Space, Dining Room, East Watertown, Eat In Kitchen, Free Laundry, Graduate Student Okay, Large Bedrooms, Lighting, Mbta Access, Modern Bathroom, Mount Auburn Cemetery, Mount Auburn Hospital, Natural Light, Near Public Transportation, New Appliances, New Renovation, New/Renovated Bath, New/Renovated Kitchen, Newly Renovated, Newly Updated, No Broker Fee!, No Pets Allowed, One Floor Living, Owner Occupied, Quartz Countertops, Renovated Kitchen, Stainless Steel Appliances, Virtual Tour, Watertown, Watertown Line, Watertown's Coolidge Square Neighborhood, Watertown's East End Neighborhood, West Cambridge, Wireless Internet Access, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 856094
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Sewage, Water
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: No
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Watertown
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 10/4/2026 | Price change | $2,800-9.7%$3/sqft |
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| 9/19/2026 | Price change | $3,100-3.1%$3/sqft |
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| 9/13/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,200+3.2%$3/sqft |
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| 9/13/2026 | Listing removed | $3,100$3/sqft |
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| 8/31/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,100+31.9%$3/sqft |
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| 9/1/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/19/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,350+27%$2/sqft |
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| 3/29/2019 | Listing removed | $1,850$2/sqft |
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| 3/2/2019 | Price change | $1,850-7.5%$2/sqft |
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| 11/16/2018 | Listed for rent | $2,000$2/sqft |
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