Cheap Homes for Rent in Watson Island Neighborhood of Miami, FL from $1,500 (271 Rentals)

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property at 361 SW 20th Rd

$1,700

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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361 SW 20th Rd

MiamiFL33129

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property at 36 NW 6th Ave

$2,000 - $2,850

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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36 NW 6th Ave

MiamiFL33128

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property at 275 NE 18th St

$2,050

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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275 NE 18th St

MiamiFL33132
property at 275 NE 18th St

$2,050 - $3,900

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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275 NE 18th St

MiamiFL33132

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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. Newly Renovated Community Invigorating Miami's Downtown Urban Core! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,302. 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
Newly Renovated Community Invigorating Miami's Downtown Urban Core!0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,302
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$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watson Island, FL

As of February 05, 2026 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
133 NE 2nd Ave Unit 32062 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.55
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
535 SW 4th St, Unit 1535 SW 4th St1BR,1BA$1.76
1838 NW 1st Pl, Unit 21838 NW 1st Pl1BR,1BA$1.88
Otto ApartmentsPrivate Room in Two Bed Two Bath1BR,1BA$1.80
Aerie ApartmentsPrivate Bedroom in Shared 2Bd Apartment1BR,1BA$2.02

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Frequently Asked Questions about Watson Island

What type of rentals are currently available in Watson Island?

There are currently 1341 Apartments for Rent in Watson Island, FL with pricing that ranges from $950 to $50,000. There are also 1510 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 $31,627.

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 $31,447, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,550 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,989.

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