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1715-1735 Edgewood RdCedar Rapids, IA 52405
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233 Harnett St Nw
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233 Harnett St NwCedar Rapids, IA 52405
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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 Young's Hill neighborhood priced from $555. Goldfinch Meadows in the Cedar Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $575. 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
Goldfinch Meadows1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$575
Apache Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$595
Southview ApartmentsSouthview 1 bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$600
Crestwood Ridge Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$689

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watkins, IA and Nearby

As of May 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Watkins area is the $1.02 price per square foot 2 BR 2 BA Model at Westdale Meadows in the starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Watkins apartment is the 2 Beds 1 Bath Model at Cypress Pointe starting at $950 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Downtown Cedar Rapids 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.
Westdale Meadows2 BR 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.02
Cypress Pointe2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.03
Crestwood Ridge Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.76
Raintree Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.98
Westcove2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Northview Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Pheasant Run ApartmentsThe Hummingbird1BR,1BA$1.02
Shamrock ApartmentsArrowridge small 2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Southview ApartmentsSouthview 1 Bedroom Updated!1BR,1BA$1.02
Apache Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.99

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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 $689 at Crestwood Ridge Apartments.

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