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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Watkins

What type of rentals are currently available in Watkins?

There are currently 42 Apartments for Rent in Watkins, IA with pricing that ranges from $425 to $2,347. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Watkins ranging from $625 to $2,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Watkins ranges from $625 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,349.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Watkins range from $425 to $2,347, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $1,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,262.

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