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2405 County Road 74St. Cloud, MN 56301
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3407-3411 22nd St SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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2510 41st Ave SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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319 Laudenbach CtSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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316 Laundenbach CtSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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Grand River Estates
4010 Clearwater RdSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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1160 Suncrest DrSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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813 7th St SWaite Park, MN 56387
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3735 8th Ave SSt. Cloud, MN 56301
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103 Main StCold Spring, MN 56320
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60 Pintail DrAnnandale, MN 55302
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401 4th Ave SESt. Joseph, MN 56374
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Watkins, MN Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Watkins?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watkins Studio Apartments | $974 | $760 | $1,535 |
| Watkins 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,123 | $770 | $2,045 |
| Watkins 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,457 | $880 | $2,960 |
| Watkins 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,710 | $1,015 | $3,015 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Ville | Studio | Studio,1BA | $760 |
| Swisshelm Village Apartments | Two bedroom/ Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $880 |
| Grand River Estates | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Park Meadows | Stearns | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Gatewood | Orchid | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watkins, MN and Nearby
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Watkins area is the $1.36 price per square foot Emerald 2 BD + Den - 2.5 BA Model at The Preserve at Stone Gate in the starting from $2,245. The second greatest value Watkins apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 2.5 Bathroom (Premium-L) Model at Sommersby Village Townhomes starting at $2,095 with a $1.36 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Watkins apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Preserve at Stone Gate | Emerald 2 BD + Den - 2.5 BA | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.36 |
| Sommersby Village Townhomes | 2 Bedroom / 2.5 Bathroom (Premium-L) | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.36 |
| Sunny Ville | Two Bedroom/Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Birch Spring Apartment Homes | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Timber Cove Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Natures Edge Apartments | 2 Bedroom Plus Den | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Cedar Pointe Apartment Homes LLC | 2BD/2BD | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Park Meadows | Clemens | 3BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Edgewater Apartments | 2A | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Gatewood | Orchid | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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Walk Score®
22 / 100
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Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
33 / 100
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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 $895 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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