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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 Reflection1BR,1BA$1,120

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watertown, MN and Nearby

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Watertown area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, Market Rate, Floorplan B Model at Clover Field Marketplace in the in the Highland Shores neighborhood starting from $1,520. The second greatest value Watertown apartment is the Floorplan C Model at Highland Shores Apartments starting at $1,985 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the The Preserve 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 Marketplace2 Bedroom, Market Rate, Floorplan B2BR,1BA$1.00
Highland Shores ApartmentsFloorplan C2BR,2BA$1.36
AbleLight VillageThe Isles2BR,2BA$1.75
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
Dockside Apartments on Lake MinnetonkaThe Reflection1BR,1BA$1.60
Christmas Lake Manor ApartmentsOne Bathroom/ One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.55
Howard Lake Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.40

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Frequently Asked Questions about Watertown

What type of rentals are currently available in Watertown?

There are currently 57 Apartments for Rent in Watertown, MN with pricing that ranges from $655 to $9,395. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Watertown ranging from $800 to $15,975.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Watertown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Watertown ranges from $800 to $15,975 with an average monthly rent of $2,914.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Watertown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Watertown range from $1,180 to $9,395, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,450 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,350.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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