
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Watkins Glen, NY from $400 (43 Rentals)
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Seneca Terrace Apartments

St Marks Terrace Dundee

The Overlook at West Hill

Country Falls Apartments

Montour Family Apartments

West Village Apartments

Horseheads Village Apartments
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Solo Apartments at Corning

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Linderman Creek

Center Ithaca

Colonial Manor Apartments
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202 NY-14, Unit Upper, Unit Upper

22 W 3rd St

Academy Place Apartments

176 Denison

Stillwaters, Hickory Grove Apartments

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Gateway Commons

Boathouse Landing on Cayuga Inlet

Cayuga Place

50 Corning Blvd

970 Scio St

514 W State St

222 N Albany St

Harolds Square
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Bottchers Landing

357 W Clinton St

217 W 14th St

318 E Seneca St

211 Prospect St

213 Prospect St

220 Coddington Rd

Montour House
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105 N Quarry St

215 Pennsylvania Ave

219 Coddington Rd
Watkins Glen, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Watkins Glen?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watkins Glen Studio Apartments | $2,035 | $1,050 | $3,851 |
| Watkins Glen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,459 | $400 | $4,872 |
| Watkins Glen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,116 | $795 | $6,402 |
| Watkins Glen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,579 | $938 | $4,105 |
| Watkins Glen 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,558 | $1,435 | $3,300 |
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Cheapest Available Watkins Glen Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Watkins Glen, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at St Marks Terrace Dundee priced from $400. Auden Ithaca in the North Campus neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $649. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Watkins Glen apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marks Terrace Dundee | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $400 |
| Auden Ithaca | 02B | 3BR,1BA | $649 |
| Montour Family Apartments | 1 bedroom 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| Country Falls Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
| West Village Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,041 |
| Horseheads Village Apartments | Two bedroom flat (upstairs) | 2BR,1BA | $1,111 |
| Solo Apartments at Corning | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Mountain Ridge Townhouses | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| The Overlook at West Hill | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,353 |
| Commons West | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watkins Glen, NY and Nearby
As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watkins Glen area is the $0.41 price per square foot 4 Beds, 2 baths Model at 212 Giles St Furnished Free Parking in the in the Western South Hill neighborhood starting from $745. The second greatest value Watkins Glen apartment is the Birch Model at Stillwaters, Hickory Grove Apartments starting at $1,665 with a $1.41 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Watkins Glen apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 212 Giles St Furnished Free Parking | 4 Beds, 2 baths | 4BR,2BA | $0.41 |
| Stillwaters, Hickory Grove Apartments | Birch | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| West Village Apartments | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Mountain Ridge Townhouses | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Country Falls Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Linderman Creek | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| The Overlook at West Hill | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Montour Family Apartments | 1 bedroom 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Lakeside Vista | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom - Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| St Marks Terrace Dundee | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.73 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Watkins Glen Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Watkins Glen?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Watkins Glen is at Commons West listed at $1,395.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Watkins Glen Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Watkins Glen Apartment is $400 at St Marks Terrace Dundee.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Watkins Glen Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Watkins Glen is starting from $795 at Country Falls Apartments.
What is the most affordable Watkins Glen Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Watkins Glen Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Auden Ithaca and starts from $649.
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