
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Watertown, SD (45 Rentals)


Mary's Heights Apartments

The Plains Apartments

Generations on 1st

Wilkeshire Apartments

Lofts at Willow Creek

The Lofts

124 2nd Ave SW

Colony West
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201 SW 4th Ave

406 NE 2nd Ave

Willow Creek Apartments

Ashland Apartments

One Willow Creek

Studios on 3rd

Flats on 8th

Parkside Place
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Archer Flats

Cornell I & II

Plum Creek Apartments

Christianson Apartments

StoneBridge Apartments

315 E Kemp

Aberdeen Communities

Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community!

Sweetgrass Crossing
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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
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Innovation Village

Woodland Park - Ivanhoe

Lamplighter Apartments

Cardinal Estates

806 W 5th St

Heritage High Apartments

907 5th St S

629 11th Ave
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Watertown, SD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Watertown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown Studio Apartments | $970 | $650 | $1,155 |
| Watertown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,357 | $455 | $10,000+ |
| Watertown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,413 | $545 | $2,100 |
| Watertown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,494 | $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 Wilkeshire Apartments and is 888 square feet priced from $995. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkeshire Apartments | Kent | 888 Sq Ft | $995 |
| 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 |
| The Lofts | A | 676 Sq Ft | $1,005 |
| Wheatgrass Village I | 650 Sq Ft | $920 | |
| Cardinal Estates | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 600 Sq Ft | $840 |
| Aberdeen Communities | 1 BED 1BATH | 550 Sq Ft | $1,100 |
Cheapest Available Watertown and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of July 12, 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 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Cardinal Estates starting at $840 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Watertown is currently $1,357. 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 |
| Cardinal Estates | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $840 |
| Wilkeshire Apartments | Kent | $995 |
| The Lofts | A | $1,005 |
| Generations on 1st | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,055 |
| 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 $1,357.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Watertown Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Watertown is a 888 square feet unit starting from $995 at Wilkeshire 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 775 sq ft.
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