1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Watkins, MN (34 Rentals)

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property at 512 Maple Ln

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Bel Clare Estates
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Bel Clare Estates

3210 Bel Clare DrSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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Park Villas
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Park Villas

500 3rd St SWaite Park, MN 56387
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Watkins, MN Local Guide

Largest Available Watkins and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Watkins, MN is found at Grand Gateway in the Hester Park neighborhood and is 983 square feet priced from $1,380. Timber Cove Apartments in the West Saint Cloud neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 973 square feet and currently listed start at $1,100. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Watkins:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Grand GatewayA5983 Sq Ft$1,380
Timber Cove Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Plus Den973 Sq Ft$1,100
The Willows of Annandale1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom + Den964 Sq Ft$1,595
Park MeadowsStearns800 Sq Ft$952
THE LEGACYCumulus758 Sq Ft$962
Cottages of Annandale - 55+ Community1B1B730 Sq Ft$1,100
Prosper WestA2R650 Sq Ft$1,072
Grand River Estates1x1594 Sq Ft$1,215

Cheapest Available Watkins and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 11, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Watkins, MN is the Stearns Model starting from $952 at Park Meadows in the Pantown neighborhood. The second most affordable Watkins 1 Bedroom is the Cumulus Model at THE LEGACY starting at $962 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Watkins is currently $1,223. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Watkins:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Park MeadowsStearns$952
THE LEGACYCumulus$962
Prosper WestA1R$1,072
Timber Cove Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Plus Den$1,100
Cottages of Annandale - 55+ Community1B1B$1,100
Grand GatewayA2$1,160
Grand River Estates1x1$1,215
The Willows of Annandale1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$1,340

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Watkins Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Watkins with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Watkins is at Park Meadows listed at $952.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Watkins Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Watkins is $1,223.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Watkins Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Watkins is a 983 square feet unit starting from $1,380 at Grand Gateway.

What is the average size for Watkins 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Watkins is currently 600 sq ft.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.