Cheap Homes for Rent in Watson, MN from $700 (11 Rentals)

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property at 308 S 3rd St

$730

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$730

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$730

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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308 S 3rd St

MilanMN56262
property at 316 S 3rd St

$730

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$730

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$730

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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316 S 3rd St

MilanMN56262
property at 318 S 3rd St

$730

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$730

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$730

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318 S 3rd St

MilanMN56262
property at 626 4th St SE

$795

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$795

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

626 4th St SE, Unit #1 - Lower

626 4th St SE
WillmarMN56201
property at 512 Maple Ln

$848

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$848

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$848

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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512 Maple Ln

Grove CityMN56243

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property at 311 5th St S

$848

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$848

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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311 5th St S

Grove CityMN56243
property at 625 14th Ave

$900 - $1,200

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$900 - $1,200

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$900 - $1,200

2 To 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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625 14th Ave

BrookingsSD57006
property at 1100 Elizabeth Ave SE

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

1100 Elizabeth Ave SE

WillmarMN56201
property at 301 S Park Ave

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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301 S Park Ave

SpringfieldMN56087
property at 221 E James St

$1,095

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$1,095

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

221 E James St

PaynesvilleMN56362

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property at 710 18th St S

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

710 18th St S

BensonMN56215

Watson, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Watson Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Watson, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at 512 Vernon Ave priced from $595. Beardsley Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Watson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
512 Vernon AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$595
Beardsley ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$600
RC Square Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$625
North Valley ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$700
Wildwood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$715

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watson, MN and Nearby

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watson area is the $0.67 price per square foot One Bedroom Model at Beardsley Apartments in the starting from $600. The second greatest value Watson apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at RC Square Apartments starting at $625 with a $0.70 price per square foot in the Downtown Marshall neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Watson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Beardsley ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.67
RC Square Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.70
Runestone Grand Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.07
Red Skye Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12
512 Vernon AveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.87
Cardinal Estates1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.05
Bethel On BryantRenville - 1/11BR,1BA$0.96
Lamplighter ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.30
Westfield Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Cardinal Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24

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Frequently Asked Questions about Watson

What type of rentals are currently available in Watson?

There are currently 72 Apartments for Rent in Watson, MN with pricing that ranges from $525 to $2,420. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Watson ranging from $730 to $4,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Watson ranges from $730 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,904.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Watson range from $1,150 to $1,960, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,350.

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