1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Watkins, MN (31 Rentals)

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Bel Clare Estates
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Bel Clare Estates

3210 Bel Clare DrSt. Cloud, MN 56301

Watkins, MN Local Guide

Largest Available Watkins and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Watkins, MN is found at Sunny Ville in the West Saint Cloud neighborhood and is 833 square feet priced from $1,060. Grand River Estates in the East Saint Cloud neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 825 square feet and currently listed start at $1,075. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Watkins:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Sunny VilleOne Bedroom/One Bathroom833 Sq Ft$1,060
Grand River Estates1x1825 Sq Ft$1,075
Park MeadowsStearns800 Sq Ft$895
The Oaks on 20th1bed/1bathroom with Pantry763 Sq Ft$1,050
Grand Gateway Apartment HomesA2747 Sq Ft$1,210
GatewoodOrchid710 Sq Ft$915
Park Villas1 BR Villa (Tax Credit)600 Sq Ft$936

Cheapest Available Watkins and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 11, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Watkins, MN is the Stearns Model starting from $895 at Park Meadows in the Pantown neighborhood. The second most affordable Watkins 1 Bedroom is the Orchid Model at Gatewood starting at $915 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Watkins is currently $1,120. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Watkins:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Park MeadowsStearns$895
GatewoodOrchid$915
Park Villas1 BR Villa (Tax Credit)$936
The Oaks on 20th1 Bedroom/1 Bath Apartment$1,050
Sunny VilleOne Bedroom/One Bathroom$1,060
Grand River Estates1x1$1,075
Grand Gateway Apartment HomesA2$1,210

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Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Watkins Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Watkins with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Watkins is at Park Meadows listed at $895.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Watkins Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Watkins is $1,120.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Watkins Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Watkins is a 833 square feet unit starting from $1,060 at Sunny Ville.

What is the average size for Watkins 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

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