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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Watertown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Watertown Studio Apartments | $752 | $520 | $1,000 |
Cheap Watertown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $958 | $675 | $1,800 |
Cheap Watertown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,122 | $750 | $1,750 |
Cheap Watertown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,416 | $950 | $2,922 |
Cheap Watertown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,466 | $1,250 | $1,676 |
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Cheapest Available Watertown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Watertown, NY is a Studio unit found at Arsenal Apartments priced from $520. The Solar Building Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $620. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Watertown apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Arsenal Apartments | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $520 |
The Solar Building Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $620 |
City View Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
The Apartments at Madison Barracks | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Kelsey Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watertown, NY
As of April 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Watertown area is the $0.55 price per square foot 311 William St Model at 311 William St, Unit 311 in the starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Watertown apartment is the Town Home Model at Hycliff Apartments starting at $1,320 with a $0.78 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Watertown apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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311 William St, Unit 311 | 311 William St | 2BR,1BA | $0.55 |
Hycliff Apartments | Town Home | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.78 |
Parkstead Watertown at Thompson Park | 3 Bed 2 Bath Garden | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
Emerald Acres II | Standard Unit | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.01 |
Beaver Meadow Apartments | B | 2BR,2BA | $0.76 |
Parkstead City Center | 2 Bed 1 Bath Garden | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Parkstead Black River | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Garden | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
College Heights | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
Palmer Street Apartments | Town Home | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
Colonial Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
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Watertown Overview
If you are looking for a beautiful location in New York to call home, then you may want to take a closer look at Watertown, NY. Watertown, NY is the county seat for Jefferson County. It is located just south of Thousand Islands, near Lake Ontario. It is named after its numerous waterfalls near the Black River. It was an early industrial and manufacturing center during the 19th century. Now, there are plenty of apartments in Watertown, NY that are available. If you are interested in Watertown apartments, learn more about this beautiful city below!á
Why live in Watertown, NY?
There are a lot of great places to live in New York, however, a lot of people continue to flock to Watertown, NY, calling this city home. There are several reasons why so many people choose to live in Watertown, NY. First, the cost of living in this area is relatively low. When compared to locations such as Buffalo and New York City, money goes farther in Watertown, NY. In addition, a lot of people like the idea of living close to a major lake. Lake Ontario is very close to Watertown, NY. Finally, there are a lot of people who love the weather in Watertown, NY. For those who love the snow and hate the humidity, Watertown, NY may be a welcome respite.á
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Getting Around Watertown, NY
Walk Score®
49 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
42 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Watertown Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Watertown?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Watertown is at Arsenal Apartments listed at $520.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Watertown Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Watertown Apartment is $675 at City View Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Watertown Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Watertown is starting from $820 at The Solar Building Apartments.
What is the most affordable Watertown Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Watertown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Kelsey Creek Apartments and starts from $1,000.
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