Cheap Apartments for Rent in Watertown, MN from $600 (28 Rentals)

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Water's Edge Townhomes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Water's Edge Townhomes

806 County Road 24Watertown, MN 55388
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Linden Wood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Linden Wood Apartments

215 Linden Ave WWinsted, MN 55395
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Young America Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Young America Apartments

326 Central Ave SNorwood Young America, MN 55397
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Bryant Wood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bryant Wood Apartments

5225 Bryantwood DrMaple Plain, MN 55359
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Deer Run Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Deer Run Apartments

650 Shoreline DrHoward Lake, MN 55349
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Vista Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Ridge

861 Vista BlvdWaconia, MN 55387
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Interlaken Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Interlaken Place

925 Airport RdWaconia, MN 55387
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Watertown, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Watertown Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Watertown, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Howard Lake Apartments in the Wright Far Western Suburbs neighborhood priced from $675. Riverwalk Apartments in the Highland Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $929. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Watertown apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Howard Lake ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Riverwalk Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$929
Prairie VillagePrairie Village 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$995
Christmas Lake Manor ApartmentsOne Bathroom/ One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,080
Dockside Apartments on Lake MinnetonkaThe Marina1BR,1BA$1,095
Langdon Lake Apartments2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1,200
Shoreline Place2 bedroom / 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,200
Victoria FlatsBoulevardStudio,1BA$1,246
Lakecrest Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,299
Clover Field Marketplace1 Bedroom, Market Rate, Floorplan A1BR,1BA$1,320

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watertown, MN and Nearby

As of July 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Watertown area is the $1.11 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, Income Restrictions, Floorplan B Model at Clover Field Marketplace in the in the Highland Shores neighborhood starting from $1,658. The second greatest value Watertown apartment is the The Isles Model at AbleLight Village starting at $1,809 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the Laketown Colonial Townhomes neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Watertown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Clover Field Marketplace3 Bedroom, Income Restrictions, Floorplan B3BR,2BA$1.11
AbleLight VillageThe Isles2BR,2BA$1.77
Riverwalk Apartments2 bedroom remodel2BR,1BA$1.45
Langdon Lake Apartments2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1.41
Prairie VillagePrairie Village 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.29
Shoreline Place2 bedroom / 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.60
Lakecrest Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.78
Dockside Apartments on Lake MinnetonkaThe Reflection1BR,1BA$1.60
Christmas Lake Manor ApartmentsOne Bathroom/ One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.55
Howard Lake ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40

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Getting Around Watertown, MN

Walk Score®

32 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

29 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Watertown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Watertown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Watertown is at Victoria Flats listed at $1,246.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Watertown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Watertown Apartment is $675 at Howard Lake Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Watertown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Watertown is starting from $795 at Howard Lake Apartments.

What is the most affordable Watertown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Watertown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Prairie Village and starts from $1,180.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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Written by: Marie Brown

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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