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Watkins Glen, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Watkins Glen Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Watkins Glen, NY is a 2 Beds unit found at The Overlook at West Hill in the West End neighborhood priced from $744. Country Falls Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Watkins Glen apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Overlook at West HillTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$744
Country Falls Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$750
West Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$840

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watkins Glen, NY and Nearby

As of July 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Watkins Glen area is the $0.90 price per square foot 2BR 2.5BA Model at 22 W 3rd St in the starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Watkins Glen apartment is the Willow Model at Stillwaters, Hickory Grove Apartments starting at $1,745 with a $1.42 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Watkins Glen apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
22 W 3rd St2BR 2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$0.90
Stillwaters, Hickory Grove ApartmentsWillow2BR,2BA$1.42
Montour Family Apartments3 bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.97
Academy Place Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome - 10662BR,1.5BA$1.69
Mountain Ridge Townhouses2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.20
Country Falls ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.91
Solo Apartments at Corning2x12BR,1BA$1.49
The Overlook at West HillTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.90
648 -702 Hudson St648 3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$0.99
West Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.22

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Frequently Asked Questions about Watkins Glen

What type of rentals are currently available in Watkins Glen?

There are currently 52 Apartments for Rent in Watkins Glen, NY with pricing that ranges from $620 to $4,803. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Watkins Glen ranging from $850 to $3,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Watkins Glen?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Watkins Glen ranges from $850 to $3,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,144.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Watkins Glen?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Watkins Glen range from $789 to $4,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,395 to $2,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $799.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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