
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Watson, AL from $300 (49 Rentals)
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Candy Mountain Apartments

Pointe Arlington

Fountain Blue

Hillcrest Apartments

Park at Carson

The Woodford

Market Lofts on Third

1512 11th Ave N
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The Frank

Park Place

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High Gate

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The Dagny

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Citizen Birmingham

Woodbrook

The William

Met on 7th

387 Jamestown Manor Dr

Birmingham Overlook

Duke Complex

1721 35th Ave N

The Park at Sunderland
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156 Howle Ave

3716 Main St

1405 6th Ave

Westbury Apartments

Stoney Brook

834 4th Terrace West Townhome Style

537 37th Terrace W

3920 Old Jasper Hwy

1137 Pratt Hwy
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408 Miles Ave

4300 49th Ave N

436 Henry St

167 2nd St SE

1356 5th Pl NW

Spring Street Flats

617 Ozark Ct

1712 Riderwood Trail

656 Kenwood Dr
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359 Jamestown Manor Dr

335 1st Ave NW

2524 35th Ave N

305 Rose Hill 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 | $1,254 | $800 | $2,336 |
| Watson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,574 | $683 | $10,000+ |
| Watson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,775 | $725 | $3,609 |
| Watson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,030 | $755 | $4,457 |
| Watson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,020 | $659 | $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 Park at Forestdale in the North Pratt neighborhood priced from $660. Candy Mountain Apartments in the Apple Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Watson apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park at Forestdale | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $660 |
| 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 1 | Studio,1BA | $905 |
| Stoney Brook | Amethyst | 1BR,1BA | $983 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watson, AL and Nearby
As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watson area is the $1.15 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Fix Play Lofts in the in the Smithfield neighborhood starting from $1,599. The second greatest value Watson apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Ideal Building starting at $1,695 with a $1.26 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fix Play Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Ideal Building | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| High Gate | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Park at Carson | 2x2 The Carson 858sf 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| Fountain Blue | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.98 |
| The Marshall on 3rd | 2BR/2BA - B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| Candy Mountain Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Hillcrest Apartments | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Park at Forestdale | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| 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 $660 at 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 $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 Park at Forestdale and starts from $977.
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