Cheap Apartments for Rent in Watkins, MN from $600 (21 Rentals)

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Grove Heights Townhomes
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Grove Heights Townhomes

500-614 Maple LnGrove City, MN 56243
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319 11th Ave SCold Spring, MN 56320
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Watkins, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Watkins Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Watkins, MN is a Studio unit found at Sunny Ville in the West Saint Cloud neighborhood priced from $760. Swisshelm Village Apartments in the East Saint Cloud neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $880. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Watkins apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sunny VilleStudioStudio,1BA$760
Swisshelm Village ApartmentsTwo bedroom/ Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$880
Park MeadowsStearns1BR,1BA$890
Park Villas1 BR Villa (Tax Credit)1BR,1BA$936
Grand Royale PlazaAStudio,1BA$955

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watkins, MN and Nearby

As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Watkins area is the $1.30 price per square foot Willow 2 BD - 2.5 BA (R) Model at Rivers Bend Cottage Homes in the starting from $2,375. The second greatest value Watkins apartment is the Emerald 2 BD + Den - 2.5 BA Model at The Preserve at Stone Gate starting at $2,195 with a $1.33 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Watkins apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rivers Bend Cottage HomesWillow 2 BD - 2.5 BA (R)2BR,2.5BA$1.30
The Preserve at Stone GateEmerald 2 BD + Den - 2.5 BA2BR,2.5BA$1.33
Sommersby Village Townhomes2 Bedroom / 2.5 Bathroom (R)2BR,2.5BA$1.29
Sunny VilleTwo Bedroom/Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.21
Natures Edge Apartments2 Bedroom Plus Den2BR,1BA$1.01
Park MeadowsClemens3BR,1BA$1.24
Birch Spring Apartment Homes2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.36
Edgewater Apartments2A2BR,1BA$1.23
GatewoodJasmine2BR,2BA$1.27
Newbury Apartments2B/1B/Small2BR,1BA$1.25

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Getting Around Watkins, MN

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22 / 100

Car-Dependent

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Bike Score®

33 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Watkins Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Watkins?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Watkins is at Sunny Ville listed at $760.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Watkins Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Watkins Apartment is $890 at Park Meadows.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Watkins Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Watkins is starting from $880 at Swisshelm Village Apartments.

What is the most affordable Watkins Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Watkins Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Swisshelm Village Apartments and starts from $1,015.

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