
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Watertown, WI from $400 (34 Rentals)
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Watertown East Apartments

114 Stimpson St

15 Pine Ridge Ct
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1066 Perry St

Fairview Senior Apartment Homes

Morningside Orchard Apartments

Washington Heights Apartments

Knowlton Woods Apartments

Oconomowoc School Apartments

NATUREVIEW ESTATES

Hawthorne Senior Apartments

MEADOWVIEW APARTMENTS

Grace Manor Apts., LLC

Tamarack Apartment Homes

511 W Main St

121 N High St

150 S River St

133 N High St

W8846 Gossfeld Ln

Monroe Street Apartments *income restricted*

215 N Spring St
Watertown, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Watertown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Watertown Studio Apartments | $1,865 | $1,304 | $2,575 |
Watertown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,777 | $750 | $5,780 |
Watertown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,184 | $870 | $6,720 |
Watertown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,852 | $984 | $4,718 |
Watertown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,001 | $1,001 | $1,001 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Watertown, WI
Pricing Updated: 04/23/2025Current apartment rentals in the Watertown, WI area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Watertown Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Concord Estates | $1,001 | $750 | 6 |
Cheapest Available Watertown Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Watertown, WI is a 2 Beds unit found at Watertown East Apartments in the Concord Estates neighborhood priced from $870. Morningside Orchard Apartments in the Hickorywood Farms neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. 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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Watertown East Apartments | Garden Style | 2BR,1BA | $870 |
Morningside Orchard Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment (Upper) | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Washington Heights Apartments | 1 bedroom/ 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $913 |
405 Stark St | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $975 |
Knowlton Woods Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Oconomowoc School Apartments | 2 BD/1 BA: 50% & 60% Median County Income | 2BR,1BA | $1,049 |
Hawthorne Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom Deluxe Lower | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Lincoln Ridge | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,199 |
The Preserve at Prairie Creek | Deluxe | Studio,1BA | $1,304 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watertown, WI and Nearby
As of April 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Watertown area is the $0.96 price per square foot 2BR/1.5BA Model at Lincoln Ridge in the in the Stonehaven neighborhood starting from $1,199. The second greatest value Watertown apartment is the 3 BR UPPER Model at Pondview Apartments starting at $1,750 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Brookstone Meadows neighborhood. 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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Lincoln Ridge | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.96 |
Pondview Apartments | 3 BR UPPER | 3BR,2BA | $1.40 |
Rock Creek1 | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
The Ponds | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
Parquelynn Village | Oakwood | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Oconomowoc School Apartments | 2 BD/1 BA: 50% & 60% Median County Income | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
Hawthorne Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom Deluxe Lower | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
807 Clark St, Unit 4 | 807 Clark St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Watertown East Apartments | Garden Style | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
405 Stark St | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
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Getting Around Watertown, WI
Walk Score®
40 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
38 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Watertown Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Watertown?
The cheapest apartment in Watertown is Morningside Orchard Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Watertown costs $1,001.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Watertown?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Watertown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Watertown?
Cheap apartments in Watertown have an average cost of $734 which is $267 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Watertown.
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