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204 Leelon Rd
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204 Leelon Rd

204 Leelon RdLakeland, FL 33809
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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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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 $1,250. The Park at Palazzo has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,270. Here are the most affordable Watson Oaks apartments for rent in Lakeland, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserve at Lakeland Apartment HomesRimini1BR,1BA$1,250
The Park at PalazzoMessina SStudio,1BA$1,270
Audubon OaksROYAL OAK1BR,1BA$1,300
The Landings at Long Lake1x11BR,1BA$1,325
Arbor Glen ApartmentsMonterey1BR,1BA$1,333
The Preserve at Lakeland Hills ApartmentsDali1BR,1BA$1,353
The Loop at Wedgewood2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,449
Gibson OaksA11BR,1BA$1,450
Lakeland Landing Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Apartment Home with 821 Squa...2BR,1BA$1,465
The Retreat at LakelandB12BR,2BA$1,493

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watson Oaks, FL

As of May 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watson Oaks area is the $1.36 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at Bridgewater Grand in the in the Watson Oaks neighborhood starting from $1,659. The second greatest value Watson Oaks apartment is the B4 Model at The Retreat at Lakeland starting at $1,524 with a $1.28 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$1.36
The Retreat at LakelandB42BR,2BA$1.28
The Park at PalazzoVenus1BR,1BA$1.46
Arbor Glen ApartmentsMonterey1BR,1BA$1.49
Audubon OaksROYAL OAK1BR,1BA$1.49
The Loop at Wedgewood2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.75
Gibson OaksA11BR,1BA$1.70
The Landings at Long Lake1x11BR,1BA$1.56
Lakeland Landing Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Apartment Home with 821 Squa...2BR,1.5BA$1.78
The Preserve at Lakeland Hills ApartmentsDali1BR,1BA$1.86

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,250 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 $1,375 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 $1,606.

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