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Highlights

  • Snow removal
  • Off street parking
  • All other utilities
  • Detached single stall garage

Location

21 3rd St Sw, Watertown, SD 57201, USA
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Management

Citi-Wide Property Management

Leasing office

(605) 886-5512

Property Overview

Birchwood receives an impressive overall rating of 8 out of 10 from Zumper, reflecting its strong appeal to renters through excellent amenities and a competitive price. With a notable location score of 9 out of 10, residents enjoy close proximity to numerous restaurants and parks, fostering a vibrant social life and promoting environmental sustainability. Additional features like snow removal, off-street parking, and utilities included further enhance its attractiveness, making it a compelling choice in the area.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.0
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, Birchwood is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Birchwood has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Social life
  • Eco living

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath$850 /mo1 unit availableThis lower level unit comes with a detached single stall garage, and additional off street parking. Shared coin operated laundry on site. Heat and water included in rent, tenant will pay all other utilities. Management takes care of snow removal and lawn care Call Citi-Wide Property Management for a showing today! 605-886-5512 PLEASE NOTE: 24-hour notice may be required for showings, as the unit may be tenant-occupied.

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About Birchwood

HomeApartments in Watertown Birchwood

This lower level unit comes with a detached single stall garage, and additional off street parking. Shared coin operated laundry on site. Heat and water included in rent, tenant will pay all other utilities. Management takes care of snow removal and lawn care Call Citi-Wide Property Management for a showing today! 605-886-5512 PLEASE NOTE: 24-hour notice may be required for showings, as the unit may be tenant-occupied.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.0
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, Birchwood is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Birchwood has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Birchwood
Price·8A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Scoring a 8/10, Birchwood is a great option for renters looking for apartments in this neighborhood. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Birchwood goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including garage parking. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Birchwood receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Birchwood is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Birchwood does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Birchwood is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 47 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • A bustling neighborhood
  • Diverse age groups live in this area

Eco living

  • Public transit available nearby
  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • 12 parks within a mile

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Birchwood compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Watertown

2-bedroom apartments at Birchwood cost about 29% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Watertown.

Median rents as of Aug 31 2025.
Watertown
A table of studio rental data trends in Watertown
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$985
January 2024$985
February 2024$985
March 2024$985
April 2024$985
May 2024$985
October 2024$700
November 2024$765
January 2025$829
February 2025$829
March 2025$805
April 2025$636
May 2025$600
June 2025$609
July 2025$595
August 2025$1,035

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$34,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $34,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $850.
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Schools near Birchwood

Roosevelt Elementary School

412 2nd st se

watertown, SD, 57201

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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Watertown near 21 3rd St Sw

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Points of interest for 21 3rd St Sw, Watertown

Groceries

7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

1/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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County Fair Food Store
14 2nd St NE
Roger L Albertson DDS PC
324 4th St NE
El Tapatio
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Hy-Vee
1320 9th Ave SE
ALDI
2822 8th Ave SE

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