1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Watertown, SD (51 Rentals)

The Plains Apartments

Wilkeshire Apartments

Marketplace Apartments

300 1st Ave SW
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179 8th St NE

1 E Kemp Ave
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Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community!

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Sweetgrass Crossing

Wilmot Estates Apartments

Trails Head

Prairie Village Apartments

Beardsley Apartments
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Wheatgrass Village I

East Point Village Apartments

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Natures Edge Partners LLC

308 S 3rd St

608 W 3rd St

309 W Washington 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 |
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Watertown Studio Apartments | $909 | $740 | $1,155 |
Watertown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,124 | $500 | $1,980 |
Watertown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,454 | $740 | $1,980 |
Watertown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,547 | $1,215 | $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 $502. Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community! in the Downtown Brookings neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 779 square feet and currently listed start at $1,390. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Watertown:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Beardsley Apartments | One Bedroom | 900 Sq Ft | $502 |
Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community! | Mallard | 779 Sq Ft | $1,390 |
Generations on 1st | 1BR/1.0BA | 712 Sq Ft | $1,010 |
Lake Area Townhomes | 1 Bedroom | 710 Sq Ft | $820 |
Trails Head | One Bedroom Townhome | 700 Sq Ft | $1,250 |
Lofts at Willow Creek | C | 700 Sq Ft | $1,125 |
The Plains Apartments | 1629 - 1A | 660 Sq Ft | $1,135 |
Wheatgrass Village I | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 650 Sq Ft | $840 |
The Oaks | 1 Bedroom | 620 Sq Ft | $1,000 |
Aberdeen Communities | 1 BED 1BATH | 550 Sq Ft | $925 |
Cheapest Available Watertown and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of September 20, 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 $705 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Watertown is currently $1,124. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Watertown:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Beardsley Apartments | One Bedroom | $519 |
Natures Edge Partners LLC | 1B1B MKT | $705 |
Lake Area Townhomes | 1 Bedroom | $820 |
Wheatgrass Village I | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $840 |
Aberdeen Communities | 1 BED 1BATH | $925 |
The Oaks | 1 Bedroom | $1,000 |
Generations on 1st | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,010 |
Lofts at Willow Creek | C | $1,125 |
The Plains Apartments | 1629 - 1A | $1,135 |
Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community! | Finch | $1,160 |
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Getting Around Watertown, SD
Walk Score®
44 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
45 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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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 $1,124.
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 $502 at Beardsley 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 575 sq ft.
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