
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Watson, AL from $606 (43 Rentals)
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Candy Mountain Apartments

Pointe Arlington

Fountain Blue

Hillcrest Apartments

Park at Carson

The Woodford

1512 11th Ave N
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Market Lofts on Third

3004 Forestdale Blvd

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Park Place

The Frank

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High Gate

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The Dagny

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Chapel Creek Apartments

Citizen Birmingham

2026 Progress St

The William
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1116 Hayes Rd

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Duke Complex

The Park at Sunderland

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615 Macon St

1434 Magnolia Dr

4213 Kendall Ave
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Stoney Brook

834 4th Terrace West Townhome Style

533 Jalna Rd

Jemison Flats

716 Robin Rd

513 Rose Hill Rd

1720 Home Garden Dr

656 Kenwood Dr
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4328 Old Jasper Hwy

600 Main St

3145 Mt Olive Rd
Watson, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Watson?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watson Studio Apartments | $1,208 | $606 | $2,336 |
| Watson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,541 | $660 | $10,000+ |
| Watson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,501 | $725 | $3,640 |
| Watson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,830 | $755 | $4,221 |
| Watson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,502 | $1,502 | $1,502 |
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Cheapest Available Watson Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Watson, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Candy Mountain Apartments in the Apple Valley neighborhood priced from $695. Pointe Arlington in the West End neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Watson apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candy Mountain Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR, 1BA | $695 |
| Pointe Arlington | 1/1.00 | 1BR, 1BA | $700 |
| Hillcrest Apartments | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $725 |
| The Woodford | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $749 |
| The Park at Sunderland | 1 Bedroom Classic | 1BR, 1BA | $799 |
| Fountain Blue | 2x1.5 | 2BR, 1BA | $800 |
| Park at Carson | 2x2 The Carson 858sf 2/2 | 2BR, 2BA | $850 |
| Market Lofts on Third | Studio - Design 3 | Studio, 1BA | $919 |
| Park Place | Magnolia | 2BR, 1BA | $981 |
| Stoney Brook | Amethyst | 1BR, 1BA | $983 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watson, AL and Nearby
As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watson area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Fix Play Lofts in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $2,399. The second greatest value Watson apartment is the 2 Bedroom Upgrade Model at The Park at Sunderland in the East Pinson Valley neighborhood starting at $1,079 with a $1.10 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Watson apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fix Play Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1.07 |
| The Park at Sunderland | 2 Bedroom Upgrade | 2BR, 2BA | $1.10 |
| Park at Carson | 2x2 The Carson 858sf 2/2 | 2BR, 2BA | $0.99 |
| Chapel Creek Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1.27 |
| Fountain Blue | 2x1.5 | 2BR, 1.5BA | $0.98 |
| Park Place | Willow | 1BR, 1BA | $1.29 |
| Candy Mountain Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR, 1BA | $0.93 |
| Hillcrest Apartments | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $0.99 |
| Pointe Arlington | 2/1.00 | 2BR, 1BA | $1.29 |
| The Woodford | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1.22 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Watson Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Watson?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Watson is at Market Lofts on Third listed at $905.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Watson Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Watson Apartment is $695 at Candy Mountain Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Watson Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Watson is starting from $725 at Hillcrest Apartments.
What is the most affordable Watson Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Watson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pointe Arlington and starts from $900.
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