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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 15, 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Watkins

What type of rentals are currently available in Watkins?

There are currently 43 Apartments for Rent in Watkins, MN with pricing that ranges from $770 to $2,995. There are also 50 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Watkins ranging from $820 to $6,000.

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 $820 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,332.

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