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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 $1,231. The Landings at Long Lake has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. 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$1,231
The Landings at Long Lake1x11BR,1BA$1,295
The Loop at Wedgewood1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watson Oaks, FL

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Watson Oaks area is the $1.48 price per square foot C1 Model at Gibson Oaks in the in the Bradford Heights neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Watson Oaks apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at The Bridgewater Grand starting at $1,635 with a $1.34 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$1.48
The Bridgewater Grand1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.34
Audubon OaksGRAND LAUREL OAK2BR,2BA$1.37
Reserve at Lakeland Apartment HomesMilan2BR,2BA$1.51
Arbor Glen ApartmentsMonterey1BR,1BA$1.55
Lakeland Landing Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Home with 864 Square...2BR,1BA$1.80
The Landings at Long Lake1x11BR,1BA$1.52
The Retreat at LakelandA11BR,1BA$1.61
The Preserve at Lakeland Hills ApartmentsDali1BR,1BA$1.83
The Loop at Wedgewood1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.86

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Frequently Asked Questions about Watson Oaks

What type of rentals are currently available in Watson Oaks?

There are currently 40 Apartments for Rent in Watson Oaks, FL with pricing that ranges from $900 to $2,595. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Watson Oaks ranging from $850 to $3,300.

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 $3,300 with an average monthly rent of $2,019.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Watson Oaks?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Watson Oaks range from $1,744 to $2,478, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,550 to $2,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,305 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,165.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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