
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Watson, AL from $300 (47 Rentals)
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Pointe Arlington

Fountain Blue

Hillcrest Apartments

Park at Carson

The Woodford

Market Lofts on Third

1512 11th Ave N

5th Avenue Apartments
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The Frank

High Gate

Thomas Jefferson Towers

Bankhead Towers

The Dagny

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Citizen Birmingham

Met on 7th

The William
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Park Place

Woodbrook

Iron City Lofts

Birmingham Overlook

Park at Forestdale

Duke Complex

524 Ozark Ct

1174 16th Ave Thomas

The Park at Sunderland
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114 N Main St

Stoney Brook

Westbury Apartments

1411 Magnolia Dr

512 34th Ave W

1344 Pratt Hwy

3716 Main St

834 4th Terrace West Townhome Style

537 37th Terrace W
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1208 2nd St

4300 49th Ave N

Advenir at Station 121

436 Henry St

3920 Old Jasper Hwy

Spring Street Flats

167 2nd St SE

1356 5th Pl NW

2936 42nd Ave N
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1533 Choctaw Dr

2524 35th Ave N
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 | $1,285 | $800 | $2,336 |
| Watson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,557 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Watson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,850 | $725 | $3,414 |
| Watson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,093 | $755 | $4,560 |
| Watson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,052 | $799 | $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 Sandusky neighborhood priced from $606. 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 | $606 |
| 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 |
| Fountain Blue | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| 5th Avenue Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
| Park at Carson | 2x2 The Carson 858sf 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $850 |
| Market Lofts on Third | Studio - Design 5 | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Stoney Brook | Amethyst | 1BR,1BA | $983 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watson, AL and Nearby
As of May 06, 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 Three Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Park at Forestdale starting at $987 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Sandusky 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 |
| Park at Forestdale | Three Bedroom, Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| Park Place | Azalea | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.24 |
| 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 |
| Candy Mountain Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Hillcrest Apartments | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| The Woodford | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Pointe Arlington | 1/1.00 | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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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 Frank listed at $879.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Watson Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Watson Apartment is $606 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 Pointe Arlington and starts from $900.
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