Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watson Oaks Neighborhood of Lakeland, FL from $800 (8 Rentals)

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204 Leelon Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

204 Leelon Rd

204 Leelon RdLakeland, FL 33809
property at 4645 N Socrum Loop Rd

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4645 N Socrum Loop Rd, Unit 101

4645 N Socrum Loop Rd
LakelandFL33809

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Watson Oaks, Lakeland, FL Local Guide

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 Reserve at Lakeland Apartment Homes priced from $1,199. The Preserve at Lakeland Hills Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,304. Here are the most affordable Watson Oaks apartments for rent in Lakeland, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserve at Lakeland Apartment HomesNaples1BR,1BA$1,199
The Preserve at Lakeland Hills ApartmentsDali1BR,1BA$1,304
The Retreat at LakelandA11BR,1BA$1,317

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watson Oaks, FL

As of February 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watson Oaks area is the $1.37 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at Bridgewater Grand in the in the Watson Oaks neighborhood starting from $1,674. The second greatest value Watson Oaks apartment is the LAUREL OAK Model at Audubon Oaks starting at $1,460 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Bradford Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Watson Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bridgewater Grand1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.37
Audubon OaksLAUREL OAK2BR,2BA$1.37
The Park at PalazzoVenus1BR,1BA$1.51
Gibson OaksA11BR,1BA$1.75
The Landings at Long Lake1x11BR,1BA$1.56
Arbor Glen ApartmentsNapa1BR,1BA$1.73
The Retreat at LakelandA11BR,1BA$1.63
The Preserve at Lakeland Hills ApartmentsDali1BR,1BA$1.79
The Loop at Wedgewood1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.00
Reserve at Lakeland Apartment HomesRimini1BR,1BA$2.19

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Watson Oaks Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Watson Oaks?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Watson Oaks is at The Park at Palazzo listed at $1,345.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Watson Oaks Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Watson Oaks Apartment is $1,199 at Reserve at Lakeland Apartment Homes.

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 $1,299 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 $1,646.

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