The Oaks
218 19th St SE,
Watertown, SD 57201
$861 - $1,471
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Watertown, SD
What is the average rent in Watertown, SD?
$1,045/month
Average Rent
691 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.8%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Watertown, SD is $1,045 per month. This is 36% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Watertown more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Watertown, you can expect to pay about $958 per month for a studio, $1,045 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,353 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,659 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Watertown, SD?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.8%, which averages out to $19 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Rent Ranges in Watertown, SD
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
8%
Below $700/month
15%
$700 - $1,000/month
69%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
8%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Watertown, SD?
Because the average rent in Watertown is $1,045, you’ll want to make about $3,483 per month or $41,796 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Watertown, SD compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.