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Cheapest Available Watson Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Watson, AL is a Studio unit found at The Park at Forestdale in the North Pratt neighborhood priced from $606. Duke Complex in the Woodlawn 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Park at ForestdaleSTUDIOStudio,1BA$606
Duke Complex1x11BR,1BA$700
The WoodfordTBD11BR,1BA$799
The Pointe ArlingtonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1BA$800
Park PlaceWisteria1BR,1BA$899
Market Lofts on ThirdStudio - Design 2Studio,1BA$925
The Park at Sunderland2 Bedroom Classic2BR,2BA$929
Stoney Brook1 Bedroom 1 Bath WO Phase 11BR,1BA$946
Thomas Jefferson TowersThe Zeppelin1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watson, AL and Nearby

As of July 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Watson area is the $1.30 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Ideal Building in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Watson apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Goodall-Brown Lofts starting at $1,499 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Smithfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Watson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ideal Building2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.30
Goodall-Brown Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
The Park at Sunderland2 bedroom upgrade2BR,2BA$1.10
1512 11th Ave NStandard2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Duke Complex1x11BR,1BA$0.88
Park PlaceWillow1BR,1BA$1.22
WoodbrookThe Aspen1BR,1BA$1.45
The WoodfordTBD11BR,1BA$1.31
The Pointe ArlingtonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
The Park at Forestdale1 Bedroom / 1 Bath _RO1BR,1BA$1.28

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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 The Park at Forestdale listed at $606.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Watson Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Watson Apartment is $660 at The Park at Forestdale.

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 $797 at The Park at Forestdale.

What is the most affordable Watson Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Watson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park Place and starts from $1,238.

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