Cheap Homes for Rent in Watson Island Neighborhood of Miami, FL from $1,500 (227 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Watson Island area of Miami.

property at 501 SW 1st St

$1,650 - $2,050

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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501 SW 1st St

MiamiFL33130
property at 1441 Lincoln Rd

$1,695 - $2,395

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1441 Lincoln Rd

Miami BeachFL33139
property at 634 SW 10th St

$1,775

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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634 SW 10th St

MiamiFL33130

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property at 650 SW 1st St

$1,892 - $2,723

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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650 SW 1st St

MiamiFL33130

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property at 644 SW 10th St

$1,975

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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644 SW 10th St

MiamiFL33130

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property at 740 SW 9th St

$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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740 SW 9th St

MiamiFL33130

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Watson Island, Miami, FL Local Guide

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 Father Marquess - Barry Apartments priced from $1,274. Sawyer’s Walk has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,333. Here are the most affordable Watson Island apartments for rent in Miami, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Father Marquess - Barry Apartments1/1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,274
Sawyer’s WalkTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,333
Discover Comfort and Convenience in Our 1-Bedroom Apartment1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,350
15 PLEX Property1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,475
Miami Central1 Bedroom 5601BR,1BA$1,499
542 SW 3rd StStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
Sophisticated Living: Efficient Design2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watson Island, FL

As of December 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Watson Island area is the $1.53 price per square foot 186 NW 13th St Model at 186 NW 13th St, Unit B2 in the in the Downtown Miami neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Watson Island apartment is the 137 NW 30th St Model at 137 NW 30th St, Unit C1 starting at $3,250 with a $2.51 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
186 NW 13th St, Unit B2186 NW 13th St2BR,2BA$1.53
137 NW 30th St, Unit C1137 NW 30th St2BR,2BA$2.51
528 SW 6th St2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.15
Sawyer’s WalkTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.33
Father Marquess - Barry Apartments2/2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.56
241 NE 27th St, Unit A1241 NE 27th St1BR,1BA$2.47
1838 NW 1st Pl, Unit 21838 NW 1st Pl1BR,1BA$1.56
Otto ApartmentsPrivate Room in Two Bed Two Bath1BR,1BA$1.80
Pacific Ocean Partners LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.42
Aerie ApartmentsPrivate Bedroom in Shared 2Bd Apartment1BR,1BA$2.02

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Watson Island, Miami, FL

Ranked #3

Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Watson Island

What type of rentals are currently available in Watson Island?

There are currently 1362 Apartments for Rent in Watson Island, FL with pricing that ranges from $950 to $50,000. There are also 1528 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Watson Island ranging from $1,500 to $100,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Watson Island ranges from $1,500 to $100,000 with an average monthly rent of $41,117.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Watson Island range from $1,700 to $17,566, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $48,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,989.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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