Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watson Oaks Neighborhood of Lakeland, FL from $800 (25 Rentals)

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Lazy Dazy
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lazy Dazy

6211 US HWY 98Lakeland, FL 33809

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308 W Crescent Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

308 W Crescent Dr

308 W Crescent DrLakeland, FL 33805

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The Park at Palazzo
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Park at Palazzo

3685 Victoria Manor DrLakeland, FL 33805
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204 Leelon Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

204 Leelon Rd

204 Leelon RdLakeland, FL 33809
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Sterling Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sterling Place

600 Old Combee RdLakeland, FL 33809
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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 Reserve at Lakeland Apartment Homes priced from $1,149. The Park at Palazzo has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here are the most affordable Watson Oaks apartments for rent in Lakeland, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserve at Lakeland Apartment HomesNaples1BR,1BA$1,149
The Park at PalazzoMessina1BR,1BA$1,275
Arbor Glen ApartmentsNapa1BR,1BA$1,324
The Preserve at Lakeland Hills ApartmentsDali1BR,1BA$1,325
The Landings at Long Lake1x11BR,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watson Oaks, FL

As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watson Oaks area is the $1.11 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Bridgewater Grand in the in the Watson Oaks neighborhood starting from $1,896. The second greatest value Watson Oaks apartment is the B1 Model at Gibson Oaks starting at $1,695 with a $1.48 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 Grand2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.11
Gibson OaksB12BR,2BA$1.48
The Park at PalazzoMessina1BR,1BA$1.40
Audubon OaksROYAL OAK1BR,1BA$1.61
The Landings at Long Lake1x11BR,1BA$1.56
Arbor Glen ApartmentsNapa1BR,1BA$1.61
The Retreat at LakelandA11BR,1BA$1.82
The Preserve at Lakeland Hills ApartmentsDali1BR,1BA$1.82
The Loop at Wedgewood1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.98
Reserve at Lakeland Apartment HomesNaples1BR,1BA$1.71

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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 $1,149 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 $1,199 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 $1,743.

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