
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Watertown, SD (52 Rentals)


Mary's Heights Apartments

The Plains Apartments

Generations on 1st

Wilkeshire Apartments

Marketplace Apartments

Archer Flats

Lofts at Willow Creek

The Lofts

21 1st Ave SE, Unit 203
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1412 12th Ave SE

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Tower Apartments

201 SW 4th Ave

406 NE 2nd Ave

Willow Creek Apartments

Ashland Apartments

One Willow Creek

Studios on 3rd

Flats on 8th
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Parkside Place

Cornell I & II

Plum Creek Apartments

Christianson Apartments

StoneBridge Apartments

315 E Kemp

Aberdeen Communities

Sweetgrass Crossing

Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community!

Dakota Estates
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Wilmot Estates Apartments

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Trails Head

Beardsley Apartments

Prairie Springs Apartments

Prairie Village Apartments

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Nature's Edge Apartments

Wheatgrass Village I

East Point Village Apartments

Lake Area Townhomes
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Innovation Village

309 W Washington Ave

318 S 3rd St

308 S 3rd St

316 S 3rd St

Woodland Park - Ivanhoe

Lamplighter Apartments

Cardinal Estates

806 W 5th St

Heritage High Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Watertown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown Studio Apartments | $966 | $815 | $1,155 |
| Watertown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,323 | $455 | $10,000+ |
| Watertown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,506 | $545 | $6,300 |
| Watertown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,547 | $800 | $1,840 |
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Largest Available Watertown and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Watertown, SD is found at Beardsley Apartments and is 900 square feet priced from $600. Trails Head in the Downtown Brookings neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 762 square feet and currently listed start at $1,295. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Watertown:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beardsley Apartments | One Bedroom | 900 Sq Ft | $600 |
| Trails Head | Juniper | 762 Sq Ft | $1,295 |
| Mary's Heights Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 752 Sq Ft | $455 |
| Generations on 1st | 1BR/1.0BA | 712 Sq Ft | $1,055 |
| Wheatgrass Village I | 650 Sq Ft | $920 | |
| Dakota Estates | DEII Cyprus | 630 Sq Ft | $1,104 |
| Wilmot Estates Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | 620 Sq Ft | $1,075 |
| Aberdeen Communities | 1 BED 1BATH | 550 Sq Ft | $1,100 |
Cheapest Available Watertown and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of May 28, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Watertown, SD is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model starting from $455 at Mary's Heights Apartments . The second most affordable Watertown 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at Beardsley Apartments starting at $600 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Watertown is currently $1,323. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Watertown:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Mary's Heights Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $455 |
| Beardsley Apartments | One Bedroom | $600 |
| Cardinal Estates | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $840 |
| Generations on 1st | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,055 |
| Wilmot Estates Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | $1,075 |
| Aberdeen Communities | 1 BED 1BATH | $1,100 |
| Trails Head | Juniper | $1,295 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Watertown Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Watertown Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Watertown is $1,323.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Watertown Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Watertown is a 900 square feet unit starting from $600 at Beardsley Apartments.
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