Cheap Homes for Rent in the Watson Oaks Neighborhood of Lakeland, FL from $850 (12 Rentals)

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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 The Preserve at Lakeland Hills Apartments priced from $1,144. Reserve at Lakeland Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,149. Here are the most affordable Watson Oaks apartments for rent in Lakeland, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Preserve at Lakeland Hills ApartmentsMonet1BR,1BA$1,144
Reserve at Lakeland Apartment HomesNaples1BR,1BA$1,149
The Park at PalazzoMessina1BR,1BA$1,275
The Landings at Long Lake1x11BR,1BA$1,325
Arbor Glen ApartmentsNapa1BR,1BA$1,334

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watson Oaks, FL

As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watson Oaks area is the $1.35 price per square foot C1 Model at Gibson Oaks in the in the Bradford Heights neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Watson Oaks apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Bridgewater Grand starting at $1,724 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Watson Oaks 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.
Gibson OaksC13BR,2BA$1.35
Bridgewater Grand1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
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$1.66
The Retreat at LakelandA11BR,1BA$1.83
The Preserve at Lakeland Hills ApartmentsDali1BR,1BA$1.83
The Loop at Wedgewood1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.98
Reserve at Lakeland Apartment HomesNaples1BR,1BA$1.71

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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 Watson Oaks

What type of rentals are currently available in Watson Oaks?

There are currently 38 Apartments for Rent in Watson Oaks, FL with pricing that ranges from $1,045 to $2,323. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Watson Oaks ranging from $850 to $2,699.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Watson Oaks?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Watson Oaks ranges from $850 to $2,699 with an average monthly rent of $1,721.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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