1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Watertown, NY (54 Rentals)

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152 Court

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150 Court St

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property at 927 State St

927 State St

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Huntington Heights
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Huntington Heights

1620 Huntington StWatertown, NY 13601
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The Carlisle
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The Carlisle

273 Paddock StWatertown, NY 13601
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21825 Heather Acres Dr
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21825 Heather Acres Dr

21825 Heather Acres DrWatertown, NY 13601
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Heritage Apartments
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Heritage Apartments

522 Washington StWatertown, NY 13601
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Starwood Apartments
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Starwood Apartments

845 Starbuck AveWatertown, NY 13601
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Creekwood Apartments
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Creekwood Apartments

101 Creekwood DrWatertown, NY 13601
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Summit Wood Apartments
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Summit Wood Apartments

2240 Kristina ParkWatertown, NY 13601
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327 Holcomb St
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327 Holcomb St

327 Holcomb StWatertown, NY 13601
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Hilltop Towers
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Hilltop Towers

113 W Main StWatertown, NY 13601
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West Main Estates
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West Main Estates

232 W Main StWatertown, NY 13601
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Skyline Apartments
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Skyline Apartments

454 Mill StWatertown, NY 13601
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213 S Hamilton St
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213 S Hamilton St

213 S Hamilton StWatertown, NY 13601
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267 Ten Eyck St
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267 Ten Eyck St

267 Ten Eyck StWatertown, NY 13601
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The Brighton
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The Brighton

130 Court StWatertown, NY 13601
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905 State St
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905 State St

905 State StWatertown, NY 13601
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241 Clinton St
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241 Clinton St

241 Clinton StWatertown, NY 13601

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624 Franklin St
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624 Franklin St

624 Franklin StWatertown, NY 13601
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332-334 Clay St
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332-334 Clay St

332-334 Clay StWatertown, NY 13601
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Olympic Apartments
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Olympic Apartments

231 Franklin StWatertown, NY 13601
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Midtown Towers
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Midtown Towers

142 Mechanic StWatertown, NY 13601
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254 E Main St
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254 E Main St

254 E Main StWatertown, NY 13601
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155 Union St
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155 Union St

155 Union StWatertown, NY 13601

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Largest Available Watertown 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Watertown, NY is found at Colonial Manor Apartments and is 800 square feet priced from $890. Riverview Urban & Industrial Lofts has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 750 square feet and currently listed start at $995. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Watertown:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Colonial Manor Apartments1 Bedroom800 Sq Ft$890
Riverview Urban & Industrial Lofts1 bedroom loft750 Sq Ft$995
The Apartments at Madison BarracksOne Bedroom727 Sq Ft$750
The Solar Building Apartments1 Bedroom686 Sq Ft$720
City View Apartments1 Bed600 Sq Ft$675
Kelsey Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 bath503 Sq Ft$795

Cheapest Available Watertown 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 21, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Watertown, NY is the 1 Bed Model starting from $675 at City View Apartments . The second most affordable Watertown 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at The Solar Building Apartments starting at $720 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Watertown is currently $996. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Watertown:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
City View Apartments1 Bed$675
The Solar Building Apartments1 Bedroom$720
The Apartments at Madison BarracksOne Bedroom$750
Kelsey Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 bath$795
Washington Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom$825
Colonial Manor Apartments1 Bedroom$890
Riverview Urban & Industrial Lofts1 bedroom loft$995

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Watertown Overview

If you are looking for a beautiful location in New York to call home, then you may want to take a closer look at Watertown, NY. Watertown, NY is the county seat for Jefferson County. It is located just south of Thousand Islands, near Lake Ontario. It is named after its numerous waterfalls near the Black River. It was an early industrial and manufacturing center during the 19th century. Now, there are plenty of apartments in Watertown, NY that are available. If you are interested in Watertown apartments, learn more about this beautiful city below!á

Why live in Watertown, NY?

There are a lot of great places to live in New York, however, a lot of people continue to flock to Watertown, NY, calling this city home. There are several reasons why so many people choose to live in Watertown, NY. First, the cost of living in this area is relatively low. When compared to locations such as Buffalo and New York City, money goes farther in Watertown, NY. In addition, a lot of people like the idea of living close to a major lake. Lake Ontario is very close to Watertown, NY. Finally, there are a lot of people who love the weather in Watertown, NY. For those who love the snow and hate the humidity, Watertown, NY may be a welcome respite.á

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Getting Around Watertown, NY

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Watertown Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Watertown with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Watertown is at City View Apartments listed at $675.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Watertown Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Watertown is $996.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Watertown Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Watertown is a 800 square feet unit starting from $890 at Colonial Manor Apartments.

What is the average size for Watertown 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Watertown is currently 6,644 sq ft.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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