Apartment for rent

$3,100/moFees may apply

42 School Ln, Watertown, MA 02472

2beds

956sqft

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Apartment

Available Thu Oct 1 2026

No pets

Shared laundry

2 Parking spaces parking

Natural gas

Contact manager for more details about this home.

What's special

Brand-new kitchenSemi-exclusive rear deckQuiet dead-end streetFreshly refinished hardwood floorsQuartz countertopsNew cabinetryNew appliances

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.

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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

Listing updated: September 20, 2026 at 01:14am

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Heating

Natural Gas

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal
Laundry: Shared

Features

Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 956 sqft

Video & virtual tour

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Off Street
Details: Contact manager

Features

Patio & porch: Porch
Exterior features: 1 Bathroom, 2 Bedroom, 71 Bus Lineto Harvard Square, Accesstoallmajorroutes, Alewife, Barbecue, Belmont, Belmont Line, Common Outdoor Space, Dining Room, East Watertown, Free Laundry, Graduate Student Okay, Hardwood Floors Throughout, Heatand Hot Water Included, Includes Water, Large Bedrooms, Lighting, Mbta Access, Modern Bathroom, Mount Auburn Cemetery, Mount Auburn Hospital, Natural Light, Near Public Transportation, New Appliances, New Renovated Bath, New Renovated Kitchen, New Renovation, Newly Renovated, Newly Updated, No Broker Fee, No Pets Allowed, Nosmokingallowed, One Floor Living, Owner Occupied, Parking Available, Quartz Countertops, Renovated Kitchen, Stainless Steel Appliances, Virtual Tour, Washer Dryer Included, Watertown, Watertown Line, Watertowns Coolidge Square Neighborhood, Watertowns East End Neighborhood, West Cambridge, Wireless Internet Access, Yard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Apartment
Property subtype: Apartment

Utilities & green energy

Utilities for property: Cable Connected

Building

Management

Pets allowed: No

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Watertown

Financial & listing details

Lease term: 1 Year

Price history

Rent Zestimate®

Rental Market Summary

Date	Event	Price
9/20/2026	Price change	$3,100-3.1%$3/sqft
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9/13/2026	Listed for rent	$3,200-11.1%$3/sqft
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
7/22/2020	Listing removed	$3,600$4/sqft
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
6/18/2020	Listed for rent	$3,600+20%$4/sqft
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
3/27/2017	Listing removed	$3,000$3/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
1/24/2017	Listed for rent	$3,000$3/sqft
Source: Abundant Real Estate Report a problem