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500-614 Maple LnGrove City, MN 56243
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Watkins, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Watkins Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Watkins, MN is a 2 Beds unit found at Swisshelm Village Apartments in the East Saint Cloud neighborhood priced from $880. Park Meadows in the Pantown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Watkins apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Swisshelm Village ApartmentsTwo bedroom/ Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$880
Park MeadowsStearns1BR,1BA$895
Prosper WestA1R1BR,1BA$980
Edgewater Apartments1A1BR,1BA$1,050
GatewoodIris2BR,1BA$1,055

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watkins, MN and Nearby

As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Watkins area is the $1.01 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Plus Den Model at Natures Edge Apartments in the in the Clemens Munsinger Gardens neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Watkins apartment is the 3 BR Townhome (Tax Credit) Model at Park Villas starting at $1,255 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Pantown 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.
Natures Edge Apartments2 Bedroom Plus Den2BR,1BA$1.01
Park Villas3 BR Townhome (Tax Credit)3BR,2BA$1.13
Cedar Pointe Apartment Homes LLC2B/2B2BR,2BA$1.36
Park MeadowsClemens3BR,1BA$1.25
Boulder Ridge Apartment HomesWillow3BR,1BA$1.37
Birch Spring Apartment Homes2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.36
Community Park Apartment HomesTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.38
THE LEGACYStratus2BR,1BA$1.21
GatewoodLily2BR,1BA$1.31
Edgewater Apartments1A1BR,1BA$1.38

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Getting Around Watkins, MN

Walk Score®

22 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

33 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Watkins Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Watkins?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Watkins is at The Willows of Annandale listed at $1,195.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Watkins Apartment is $895 at Park Meadows.

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 $880 at Swisshelm Village Apartments.

What is the most affordable Watkins Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Watkins Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Swisshelm Village Apartments and starts from $1,015.

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