Cheap Apartments for Rent in Watertown, WI from $400 (31 Rentals)

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Watertown Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Watertown Square

150 Lakeside TerWatertown, WI 53094
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Heritage Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Apartments

1199 N Fourth StWatertown, WI 53098
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WaterTown Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

WaterTown Meadows

801-805 Clark StWatertown, WI 53094
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114 Stimpson St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

114 Stimpson St

114 Stimpson StWatertown, WI 53094
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904 Fox Creek Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

904 Fox Creek Dr

904 Fox Creek DrWatertown, WI 53098

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Audubon Park Landing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Audubon Park Landing

201 Air Park DrWatertown, WI 53094
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405 Stark St
2 Bedroom Apartments

405 Stark St

405 Stark StBeaver Dam, WI 53916
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Watertown, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Watertown, WI

Pricing Updated: 05/03/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Concord Estates$1,001$7504

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Watertown East ApartmentsGarden Style2BR,1BA$870
Morningside Orchard Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment (Upper)1BR,1BA$900
Washington Heights Apartments1 bedroom/ 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$913
405 Stark St2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$975
Knowlton Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,025
KESTREL RIDGE2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,075
Hawthorne Senior Apartments2 Bedroom Deluxe Lower2BR,1BA$1,095
The Preserve at Prairie CreekDeluxeStudio,1BA$1,289
Lincoln Ridge2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$1,299
The Preserve Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Upper 1 Car Attached Garage (6)(14)1BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watertown, WI and Nearby

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Watertown area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2 Beds 1.5 Bath Model at Tamarack Gardens-Distinctive 55+ Community in the in the Brookstone Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Watertown apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at Lincoln Ridge starting at $1,299 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Stonehaven neighborhood. 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.
Tamarack Gardens-Distinctive 55+ Community2 Beds 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Lincoln Ridge2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Rock Creek12 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.40
The Ponds2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.55
KESTREL RIDGE2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.98
Summer RidgeD2M2BR,2BA$1.66
Hawthorne Senior Apartments2 Bedroom Deluxe Lower2BR,1BA$1.09
The Preserve Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Upper 1 Car Attached Garage (6)(14)1BR,1BA$1.57
Watertown East ApartmentsGarden Style2BR,1BA$1.09
405 Stark St2 bed 1 bath2BR,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

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 $806 which is $195 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Watertown.

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