Cheap Apartments for Rent in Watkins, IA from $400 (24 Rentals)

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233 Harnett St NW
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233 Harnett St NW

233 Harnett St NWCedar Rapids, IA 52405
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1715-1735 Edgewood RdCedar Rapids, IA 52405
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3507 Queen Dr SWCedar Rapids, IA 52404
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Watkins, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Watkins Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Watkins, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Shamrock Apartments in the Usher's Ferry Historic Village neighborhood priced from $555. Apache Park in the Young's Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Watkins apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shamrock ApartmentsShamrock small 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$555
Apache Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$595
Southview ApartmentsSouthview 1 bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$625
Urban Edge Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$750
3200-3201 G Ave NW2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$760

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watkins, IA and Nearby

As of September 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Watkins area is the $0.97 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Raintree Apartments in the in the Usher's Ferry Historic Village neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Watkins apartment is the The Benton Model at Ashton Flats starting at $1,095 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Young's Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Watkins apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Raintree Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.97
Ashton FlatsThe Benton2BR,1BA$1.07
Cedar River Bluffs Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.05
Kimberly Square2bed/1bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Westgate ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.08
Windsor on the RiverWND1x1H1BR,1BA$1.06
Shamrock ApartmentsArrowridge small 2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
117-129 Harbet Ave NWTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
3200-3201 G Ave NW2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.07
Apache Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.99

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Bike Score®

22 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Watkins Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Watkins Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Watkins Apartment is $555 at Shamrock Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Watkins Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Watkins is starting from $715 at Apache Park.

What is the most affordable Watkins Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Watkins Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Raintree Apartments and starts from $1,100.

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