1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Watertown, SD (41 Rentals)

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One Willow Creek
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One Willow Creek

2002 W Kemp Ave EWatertown, SD 57201
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Studios on 3rd
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Studios on 3rd

15 3rd St SEWatertown, SD 57201
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Flats on 8th
1 Bedroom Apartments

Flats on 8th

22 8th Ave SWWatertown, SD 57201
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Parkside Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Place

8 2nd St NEWatertown, SD 57201
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Archer Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Archer Flats

2308 14th Ave NEWatertown, SD 57201
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Colony West
1 Bedroom Apartments

Colony West

1630 3rd St SWWatertown, SD 57201
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Cornell I & II
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cornell I & II

1805 Westminster AveWatertown, SD 57201

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315 E Kemp
1 Bedroom Apartments

315 E Kemp

315 E KempWatertown, SD 57201
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201 SW 4th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

201 SW 4th Ave

201 SW 4th AveWatertown, SD 57201
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406 NE 2nd Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

406 NE 2nd Ave

406 NE 2nd AveWatertown, SD 57201

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Woodland Park - Ivanhoe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Park - Ivanhoe

106 N County Road 5Ivanhoe, MN 56142
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806 W 5th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

806 W 5th St

806 W 5th StMorris, MN 56267
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Watertown, SD Local Guide

Largest Available Watertown and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Watertown, SD is found at Marketplace Apartments and is 955 square feet priced from $1,595. Beardsley Apartments has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 900 square feet and currently listed start at $502. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Watertown:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Marketplace ApartmentsO955 Sq Ft$1,595
Beardsley ApartmentsOne Bedroom900 Sq Ft$502
Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community!Mallard779 Sq Ft$1,390
Trails HeadJuniper762 Sq Ft$1,275
The Oaks1 Bedroom620 Sq Ft$1,000
The LoftsD568 Sq Ft$995
Natures Edge Partners LLC1B1B Subsidy462 Sq Ft$25

Cheapest Available Watertown and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 24, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Watertown, SD is the One Bedroom Model starting from $519 at Beardsley Apartments . The second most affordable Watertown 1 Bedroom is the 1B1B MKT Model at Natures Edge Partners LLC starting at $701 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Watertown is currently $1,127. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Watertown:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Beardsley ApartmentsOne Bedroom$519
Natures Edge Partners LLC1B1B MKT$701
The LoftsD$995
The Oaks1 Bedroom$1,000
Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community!Finch$1,160
Trails HeadJuniper$1,275
Marketplace ApartmentsO$1,595

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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 Beardsley Apartments listed at $519.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Watertown is $1,127.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Watertown is a 955 square feet unit starting from $1,595 at Marketplace 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 650 sq ft.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

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