
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watson Oaks Neighborhood of Lakeland, FL from $800 (12 Rentals)
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The Landings at Long Lake

The Loop at Wedgewood

The Retreat at Lakeland

The Preserve at Lakeland Hills Apartments

Arbor Glen Apartments

The Park at Palazzo

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Watson Oaks, Lakeland, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Watson Oaks?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Watson Oaks Studio Apartments | $1,280 | $805 | $1,559 |
Watson Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,467 | $805 | $1,830 |
Watson Oaks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,655 | $1,325 | $2,085 |
Watson Oaks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,981 | $1,614 | $2,399 |
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Cheapest Available Watson Oaks Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Watson Oaks area of Lakeland, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at The Landings at Long Lake priced from $1,290. The Retreat at Lakeland has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,309. Here are the most affordable Watson Oaks apartments for rent in Lakeland, FL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Landings at Long Lake | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,290 |
The Retreat at Lakeland | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,309 |
The Preserve at Lakeland Hills Apartments | Monet | 1BR,1BA | $1,311 |
Arbor Glen Apartments | Monterey | 1BR,1BA | $1,348 |
Reserve at Lakeland Apartment Homes | Milan | 2BR,2BA | $1,375 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watson Oaks, FL
As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Watson Oaks area is the $1.20 price per square foot CENTURY OAK Model at Audubon Oaks in the in the Bradford Heights neighborhood starting from $1,745. The second greatest value Watson Oaks apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at The Bridgewater Grand starting at $1,635 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Carter Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Watson Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Audubon Oaks | CENTURY OAK | 3BR,2BA | $1.20 |
The Bridgewater Grand | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
The Park at Palazzo | Tuscany | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
Reserve at Lakeland Apartment Homes | Milan | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
The Loop at Wedgewood | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
The Landings at Long Lake | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Arbor Glen Apartments | Napa | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
The Retreat at Lakeland | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
Story Lake Gibson | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
The Preserve at Lakeland Hills Apartments | Dali | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Watson Oaks Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Watson Oaks Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Watson Oaks Apartment is $1,290 at The Landings at Long Lake.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Watson Oaks Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Watson Oaks is starting from $1,375 at Reserve at Lakeland Apartment Homes.
What is the most affordable Watson Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Watson Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Preserve at Lakeland Hills Apartments and starts from $1,612.
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