Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Average rent in
Watertown, SD

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Watertown, SD is $1,150. This is -41%, or $795, lower than the national average.

$2.03

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,150

increased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

21

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Watertown, SD is $1,150. This is -41%, or $795, lower than the national average.

$2.03

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

16%
72%
11%
2%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

Households

61%
39%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Watertown, SD

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Watertown, SD have increased by 4% in the last month and have increased by 6% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Watertown, SD

The monthly rent for an apartment in Watertown, SD is $1,117. A 1-bedroom apartment in Watertown, SD costs about $995 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,150. Houses for rent in Watertown, SD are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,300.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$995

1%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,200

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$10,000

11%

471%

4 bedroom

$1,300

6%

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$10,000

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

471%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Watertown, SD, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Watertown, SD to other cities

Median rent prices in Watertown, SD for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Appleton, MN.

Watertown

Median rent price$1,150
decreased by41%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$730
decreased by62%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Watertown, SD is 58% higher than the median rent in Appleton, MN.

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Willow Creek Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.7

Very good

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Willow Creek Apartments

1520 3rd Ave Sw, Watertown, SD 57201

1–3 beds

1 bath

$630–$730

Apartment for rent

Call

1229-1233 3rd Ave SE - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

7.8

Very good

1229-1233 3rd Ave SE

1229 3rd Ave Se, Watertown, SD 57201

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

Ashland Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.3

Excellent

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Ashland Apartments

1520 3rd Ave Sw, Watertown, SD 57201

1–3 beds

1 bath

$730–$830

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Birchwood - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

Birchwood

21 3rd St Sw, Watertown, SD 57201

2 beds

1 bath

$850

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319 1st St NW - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.9

Very good

319 1st St NW

319 1st St Nw, Watertown, SD 57201

2 beds

1 bath

$875

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215 19th St Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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215 19th St Se, Watertown, SD 57201

2 beds

1 bath

$900

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106 17th Ave Sw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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