
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watson Island Neighborhood of Miami, FL from $700 (111 Rentals)
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Aerie Apartments

Otto Apartments

1718 NW 2nd Ct

Father Marquess - Barry Apartments

410 NW 36th St, Unit 4

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261 NW 35th St, Unit 5

180 NW 17th St

Sawyer’s Walk

1720 NW 1st Pl
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467 NW 8th St

Miami Central

430 SW 6th Ave

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535 SW 4th St, Unit 1

1737 NW 3rd Ave

437 NE 30th St

1150 NW 1st Pl

Miami Station

200 NW 13th St

118 NW 24th St
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1212 SW 7th Ave

1950 NW 2nd Ct

1971 NW 2nd Ct

365 NW 8th St

Camelot Court

Studios on 3rd

1801 NW 2nd Ct

1756 NW 2nd Ct

540 NW 7th St

535 NW 7th St
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Culmer Place

1600 NW 4th Ave

1955 NW 2nd Ct

629 SW 2nd St

Grand Station

401 SW 10th St

619 SW 7th Ave

1560 NW 1st Ct

479 SW 3rd St

2601 NW 1st Ave
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1948 NW 2nd Ct

Opera Tower

542 SW 3rd St

245 NE 33rd St

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650 SW 1st St

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1315 NE Miami Court

140 NW 13th St

1815 NW 1st Ct

1315 NE Miami Ct

501 NW 30th St
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Watson Island, Miami, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Watson Island?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watson Island Studio Apartments | $2,525 | $1,399 | $10,000+ |
| Watson Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,279 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Watson Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,222 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Watson Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,580 | $1,070 | $10,000+ |
| Watson Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $12,919 | $1,070 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 111 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Watson Island Neighborhood of Miami, FL.
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Cheapest Available Watson Island Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Watson Island area of Miami, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at New Arena Square Apartments priced from $950. 1718 NW 2nd Ct has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Watson Island apartments for rent in Miami, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Arena Square Apartments | 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| 1718 NW 2nd Ct | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Casa Mariana | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Sawyer’s Walk | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,333 |
| 160 NW 11th Ter | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Manhattan II | MC-A | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Miami Central | MC-A | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Miami Central Apartments | MC-A | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watson Island, FL
As of March 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watson Island area is the $0.20 price per square foot 1 bedroom Model at 1718 NW 2nd Ct in the in the Downtown Miami neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Watson Island apartment is the 186 NW 13th St Model at 186 NW 13th St, Unit B2 starting at $2,900 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Downtown Miami neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Watson Island apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1718 NW 2nd Ct | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 186 NW 13th St, Unit B2 | 186 NW 13th St | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Sawyer’s Walk | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| 529 SW 4th St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Casa Mariana | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 241 NE 27th St, Unit A1 | 241 NE 27th St | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| 535 SW 4th St, Unit 1 | 535 SW 4th St | Studio ,1BA | $1.65 |
| 1540 NW 1st Ct | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| New Arena Square Apartments | 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Manhattan II | MC-A | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Watson Island Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Watson Island?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Watson Island is under $1,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Watson Island?
The cheapest apartment in Watson Island is New Arena Square Apartments which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Watson Island costs $7,339.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Watson Island?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 290 regular apartments in Watson Island that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Watson Island?
Cheap apartments in Watson Island have an average cost of $456 which is $6,883 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Watson Island.
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