
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Watauga, TX from $700 (73 Rentals)
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Park Vista Townhomes

6244 Melinda Dr

5824 Storm Dr

5913 Cathy Ct

6013 Barry Dr

6048 Hillcrest Dr

Acacia

Fossil Hill

Lakeview Terrace & The Club at Spring Lake
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Grayson Ridge

The Hudson

Northern Cross Apartments

The Hills at Ironhorse

The Ranch at Fossil Creek

Oxford at Iron Horse

The Greens of Fossil Lake

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The Abbey at Hightower

Belmond Apartments

Diamond Loch Apartment Homes
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Watervue Apartment Homes

Cavalli at Iron Horse Station

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Lake Pointe

Creekside at North Beach

Range Vista

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Jensen Fossil Creek

The Sovereign

6897 Meadow Rd

The Delano at North Richland Hills Apartments

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Grand Estates at Keller
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Ironcrest Apartments

5400 Haltom Rd, Unit 2107

7913 N Harwood Rd, Unit 31

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Alpine Creekside

Davis Square

7116 Wayfarer Trail

5620 Oregon Trail Ct

5428 Topper Drive

5832 Swords Dr

7828 Cardinal Ct
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Spring Lake Village

FLEETWOOD APARTMENTS

Emmitt Luxury Apartments

Wood Meadow Apartments

Aventine

Riata Park

Hidden Lakes

Heritage Park Vista

Rise Fossil Creek

5500 Lewis Ct
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Watauga, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Watauga?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Watauga Studio Apartments | $943 | $859 | $1,160 |
| Cheap Watauga 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,422 | $895 | $5,340 |
| Cheap Watauga 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,783 | $1,200 | $3,888 |
| Cheap Watauga 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,442 | $1,600 | $8,601 |
| Cheap Watauga 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,951 | $2,719 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Watauga Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Watauga, TX is a Studio unit found at Acacia in the Basswood Park neighborhood priced from $749. Fossil Hill in the North Fort Worth neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $920. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Watauga apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia | Studio | Studio,1BA | $749 |
| Fossil Hill | 1 BED / 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $920 |
| Lakeview Terrace & The Club at Spring Lake | CSL A1 Income Restricted | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Grayson Ridge | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $934 |
| Emmitt Luxury Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $963 |
| The Hudson | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $970 |
| Northern Cross Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Wood Meadow Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Hidden Lakes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
| Park Creek | The Beach-Modern Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,069 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watauga, TX
As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watauga area is the $1.51 price per square foot C2 Model at The Ranch at Fossil Creek in the in the Fossil Park neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Watauga apartment is the C1 Model at The Abbey at Hightower starting at $1,939 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Hometown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Watauga apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ranch at Fossil Creek | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| The Abbey at Hightower | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| Davis Square | 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.38 |
| Oxford at Iron Horse | One-bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Diamond Loch Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Northern Cross Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Belmond Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| The Hills at Ironhorse | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Hidden Lakes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Fossil Hill | 1 BED / 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Watauga Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Watauga?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Watauga is at Acacia listed at $749.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Watauga Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Watauga Apartment is $839 at Acacia.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Watauga Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Watauga is starting from $1,099 at Emmitt Luxury Apartments.
What is the most affordable Watauga Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Watauga Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Davis Square and starts from $1,600.
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