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The Watson

$2,325 – $3,310/mo

116 E Howard St, Quincy, MA, 02169

What floor plans are available at The Watson?

The Watson currently lists 8 floor plans across 11 available units, from studio to two-bedroom, starting at $2,325/mo. 1 studio at $2,325/mo (581 sq ft), earliest move-in Nov 1. 5 one-bedrooms from $2,545 to $2,920/mo (628–750 sq ft), earliest move-in Sep 8. 5 two-bedrooms from $2,995 to $3,310/mo (1,000–1,112 sq ft), earliest move-in Jul 15. Prices checked September 24, 2026.

Studio-Workforce**

Starting at $2,325

Studio • 1 Bath • 581 Sq Ft

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
523$2,325581Nov 1

One Bedroom A2-Workforce**

Starting at $2,545

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 628 – 648 Sq Ft

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
307$2,545648Oct 4
305$2,740628Nov 1

One Bedroom A1-Workforce**

Starting at $2,615

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 750 Sq Ft

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
216$2,615750Sep 8
412$2,745750Nov 26

One Bedroom A1

Starting at $2,920

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 700 Sq Ft

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
532$2,920700Oct 28

Two Bedroom B3-Workforce**

Starting at $2,995

2 Bedrooms • 1 Bath • 1,000 Sq Ft

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
314$2,9951,000Sep 21
414$3,0801,000Oct 18

Two Bedroom B5-Workforce**

Starting at $3,195

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,058 Sq Ft

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
524$3,1951,058Sep 23

Two Bedroom B2-Workforce**

Starting at $3,250

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,112 Sq Ft

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
400$3,2501,112Oct 25

Two Bedroom B2

Starting at $3,310

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,112 Sq Ft

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
335$3,3101,112Jul 15

What are the fees and lease terms at The Watson?

Rent at The Watson is $2,325 – $3,310 per month. The security deposit is $500. Leases are typically 12 months. The earliest listed move-in is Jul 15. Prices checked September 24, 2026.

  • Rent

    $2,325 – $3,310/mo
  • Security deposit

    $500
  • Lease term

    12 months
  • Earliest move-in

    Jul 15

What amenities does The Watson have?

The Watson lists 8 amenities, including a gym, pet-friendly spaces, and parking.

  • 3 Season Courtyard W/Fire Pits

  • Bike Storage

  • Clubroom With Billiard Table

  • Covered Parking

  • Dog Park.

  • Fitness Center

  • Networking Coffee Lounge

  • Personal Storage Spaces


What do the amenities at The Watson look like?

  • Gym
    4 photos
  • Lounge
  • Courtyard
    3 photos
  • Game room
  • Work space
  • Dog park
    3 photos

Where is The Watson?

The Watson is at 116 E Howard St, Quincy, MA, 02169.

116 E Howard St, Quincy, MA, 02169


What is the neighborhood around The Watson like?

From The Watson, the nearest coffee shop is The Everyday Cafe (4-minute walk).

  • Nearest coffee shop

    The Everyday Cafe · 4-minute walk

Residents give The Watson an A grade (about 4.7 out of 5) from 59 reviews. The Watson offers a modern, well-maintained living environment with strong management and maintenance responsiveness that residents consistently praise. The property features clean facilities, convenient amenities including a 24/7 gym and pet-friendly areas, and affordable rent for the area.

4.70
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management4.5
Maintenance4.8
Building Quality4.2
Amenities and Shared Spaces4.3
Location3.8

The Watson offers a modern, well-maintained living environment with strong management and maintenance responsiveness that residents consistently praise. The property features clean facilities, convenient amenities including a 24/7 gym and pet-friendly areas, and affordable rent for the area. While most residents report positive experiences with staff professionalism and quick maintenance response times, some concerns include noise from external sources (trains, landscaping, neighboring properties), limited storage in certain units, and occasional building maintenance issues.

Management and leasing staff are highly responsive and professional, with consistent praise for communication and helpfulness across most reviews. Maintenance requests are typically handled promptly and courteously. A small number of residents reported issues with package security and occasional unresponsiveness to specific concerns, though these appear to be isolated incidents rather than systemic problems.

Maintenance at this property receives consistently high marks for responsiveness and professionalism. Work orders are typically addressed same-day, and the maintenance team is noted for being timely, competent, and courteous. One resident reported extended issues with hot water and ceiling water stains, though staff responsiveness was praised despite underlying building construction concerns.

The Watson is a modern, well-maintained building with generally clean common areas and responsive maintenance service. Most residents report positive experiences with building cleanliness and staff responsiveness, though some note construction quality concerns including water damage, ceiling stains, and concrete cracking. Noise from external sources (trains, landscaping, neighboring properties) and internal sources (neighbors on balconies, hallway activity) is a recurring concern that affects sleep quality for some residents.

The Watson offers well-maintained common areas, a 24/7 gym, and pet-friendly amenities including a dedicated dog run. Staff responsiveness and maintenance service are consistently praised. Some residents noted that shared spaces like hallway carpeting and trash rooms show wear over time, and laundry facilities feature older stackable units.

The property offers convenient access to nearby stores and restaurants, with most residents highlighting the location's shopping and dining options. Transit access is mixed—while some residents find the location convenient, others note that the nearest train station requires a 20-25 minute walk, making car ownership or bus access preferable for commuters. Parking options include free off-site parking and paid covered spots, though enforcement of assigned spaces could be improved.


Is The Watson walkable?

The Watson is somewhat walkable (grade D+), transit is minimal (grade F), and biking is somewhat bikeable (grade D).

WALK

Somewhat Walkable

TRANSIT

Minimal Transit

BIKE

Somewhat Bikeable


What is The Watson like?

Find pet-friendly 1- & 2-bedroom apartments for rent at The Watson in Quincy, MA. Enjoy personal storage, dog-friendly amenities & Red Line access near Boston.

Find pet-friendly 1- & 2-bedroom apartments for rent at The Watson in Quincy, MA. Enjoy personal storage, dog-friendly amenities & Red Line access near Boston. Schedule a tour.


How big is The Watson?

The Watson is a 140-unit affordable, workforce/middle income.

  • Building

    Apartment · Affordable, Workforce/Middle Income
  • Total units

    140

What schools are near The Watson?

Noble Academy is 0.2 miles from The Watson. 10 schools are listed nearby.

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Noble Academy

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary0.2 mi

St. Joseph School

Private · Middle
PrivateMiddle0.5 mi

Qcap Head Start-Hull

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.5 mi

Helping Hands Pre-School

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.5 mi

Point Webster Middle School

Public · Middle
PublicMiddle0.8 mi

Germantown Early Childhood Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.0 mi

Salvation Army Sunshine Pre-Sc

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.1 mi

Snug Harbor Pre-Kindergarten

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.2 mi

S Shore Ymca Aft/Sch-Quincy

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.3 mi

Young World

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.3 mi

How do I contact The Watson?

The Watson is managed by WinnCompanies. Call (617) 648-5748 to tour or ask about availability.