
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Watson Oaks Neighborhood of Lakeland, FL (45 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Watson Oaks area of Lakeland that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


Gibson Oaks

Bridgewater Grand

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Arbor Glen Apartments

Audubon Oaks

The Loop at Wedgewood

Reserve at Lakeland Apartment Homes

The Landings at Long Lake

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The Preserve at Lakeland Hills Apartments
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The Retreat at Lakeland

6404-6422 Odom Rd, Unit 6404

6404-6422 Odom Rd, Unit 6420

2925 Tenoroc Mine Rd, Unit #4

2135 Peyto Wy

195 Jonna St

195 Jonna St

8535 Mathews Rd

8305 Split Creek Cir
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8288 Short Way

5432 Houston Dr

2447 Torrens Dr

195 Jonna St

7984 Princeton Manor Cir

5020 Spanish Oaks Blvd

428 Corona Del Mar St

2419 Caspian Dr

195 Jonna St
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4645 N Socrum Loop Rd

708 Boyd Ct

724 Boyd Ct

5805 N Daughtery Rd

222 Carpenters Way

5405 Limestone Ln

1019 Penguin Pl

5460 Quarry Rock Rd

940 Fenton Ln
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2447 Torrens Dr

6835 Hunters Crossing Blvd

2238 Caspian Dr

2148 Ontario Way

6068 Swallow Dr

724 W Crescent Dr

204 Leelon Rd

The Park at Palazzo

Sterling Place
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watson Oaks Studio Apartments | $1,544 | $1,289 | $1,799 |
| Watson Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,424 | $1,045 | $1,650 |
| Watson Oaks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,658 | $900 | $2,160 |
| Watson Oaks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,008 | $1,789 | $2,323 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 45 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Watson Oaks Neighborhood of Lakeland, FL.
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Most Pet Friendly Watson Oaks Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the Watson Oaks area of Lakeland, FL that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is The Shore Luxury Apartment Homes with prices starting from $1,515 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. Arbor Glen Apartments scores the second highest with a 3.6 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $1,324. Here are the most Pet Friendly Watson Oaks apartments for rent in Lakeland, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shore Luxury Apartment Homes | 4/4 | City of Lakeland | $1,515 |
| Arbor Glen Apartments | 3.6/4 | City of Lakeland | $1,324 |
| The Preserve at Lakeland Hills Apartments | 3.2/4 | City of Lakeland | $1,206 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Watson Oaks
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Watson Oaks of Watson Oaks is the Rimini Model at Reserve at Lakeland Apartment Homes, which is a 1 Bed unit starting from $1,150. The second cheapest Watson Oaks Pet Friendly apartment is the Monet 1 Bed unit at The Preserve at Lakeland Hills Apartments starting at $1,206. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Watson Oaks apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Reserve at Lakeland Apartment Homes | Rimini | $1,150 |
| The Preserve at Lakeland Hills Apartments | Monet | $1,206 |
| Arbor Glen Apartments | Napa | $1,324 |
| The Landings at Long Lake | 1x1 | $1,325 |
| The Loop at Wedgewood | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $1,399 |
| Audubon Oaks | ROYAL OAK | $1,400 |
| The Shore Luxury Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | $1,515 |
| The Retreat at Lakeland | B2 | $1,606 |
| Gibson Oaks | B1 | $1,695 |
| Bridgewater Grand | 2 Bedroom | $1,898 |
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Family-Friendly Rating
Renting with young ones? Amongst all of the communities in Lakeland, Watson Oaks has now become known as one of our preferred submarkets for families, with a score of 2.5 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. This includes features like parks, pet amenities, playgrounds, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and having the best-regarded schools available.
Outdoors Rating
Are you somebody that needs to live with access to the great outdoors? this residential area is a highly-rated residential submarket for its parks, paths, and trails, with a score of 2.0 out of 4.
Pet Friendly Rating
This residential neighborhood has a reputation as one of the best-regarded communities for families with pets, with a score of 2.5 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Watson Oaks Apartments
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Watson Oaks Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Watson Oaks is $1,594.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Watson Oaks Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Watson Oaks is a 1,853 square feet unit starting from $1,635 at Bridgewater Grand.
What is the average size for Watson Oaks Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Watson Oaks is currently at 777 sq ft.
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