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Watertown, NY Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arsenal ApartmentsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$520
The Solar Building ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$620
City View Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$675
The Apartments at Madison BarracksStudio1BR,1BA$750
Kelsey Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watertown, NY

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Watertown area is the $0.78 price per square foot Town Home Model at Hycliff Apartments in the starting from $1,320. The second greatest value Watertown apartment is the Standard Unit Model at Emerald Acres II starting at $1,300 with a $1.01 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Watertown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hycliff ApartmentsTown Home3BR,1.5BA$0.78
Emerald Acres IIStandard Unit3BR,2.5BA$1.01
Beaver Meadow ApartmentsB ADA2BR,2BA$0.76
Parkstead City Center2 Bed 1 Bath Garden2BR,1BA$1.06
Parkstead Black River2 Bedroom 1 Bath Garden2BR,1BA$1.13
Parkstead Watertown at Thompson Park2 Bed 1 Bath Garden2BR,1BA$1.13
Palmer Street ApartmentsTown Home2BR,1.5BA$0.95
College Heights2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.95
Colonial Manor Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
City View Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Watertown

What type of rentals are currently available in Watertown?

There are currently 94 Apartments for Rent in Watertown, NY with pricing that ranges from $520 to $2,860. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Watertown ranging from $525 to $3,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Watertown ranges from $525 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,326.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Watertown range from $950 to $2,860, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $525 to $2,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $525 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,250.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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