
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Watson, AL from $300 (48 Rentals)
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Fountain Blue

Candy Mountain Apartments

Pointe Arlington

Park at Carson

5th Avenue Apartments

The Woodford

1512 11th Ave N

Market Lofts on Third
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Thomas Jefferson Towers

Park Place

Stoney Brook

High Gate

The Frank

Bankhead Towers

The Dagny

Chapel Creek Apartments

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Met on 7th

Advenir at Station 121

The William

20 Midtown

Birmingham Overlook

The Park at Forestdale

3265 Cherry Ave
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Duke Complex

The Park at Sunderland

540 1st Ave NE

2028 Progress St

Westbury Apartments

189 2nd St SE

5208 Highland Ave

834 4th Terrace West Townhome Style

4408 Tate Ave
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Spring Street Flats

246 1st Ave NW

1001 Graham Dr

1453 Pratt Hwy

779 Heflin Ave E

2560 Palomino Ln

1521 Cherry Ave

109 Waverly Ave

417 Westwood Ave
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1757 Cherry Ave

1633 Yvonne Dr

4116 Main St
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 | $1,246 | $850 | $2,208 |
| Watson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,479 | $600 | $10,000+ |
| Watson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,833 | $725 | $3,640 |
| Watson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,949 | $755 | $5,440 |
| 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 Hillcrest Apartments in the Apple Valley neighborhood priced from $600. Fountain Blue in the West End neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Watson apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| Fountain Blue | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Candy Mountain Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Pointe Arlington | 1/1.00 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Park at Carson | 1x1 The Hudson 750sf | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| 5th Avenue Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment - W/D | 1BR,1BA | $791 |
| The Park at Sunderland | 1 Bedroom Upgrade | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| The Woodford | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| 1512 11th Ave N | Standard | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| Market Lofts on Third | Studio - Design 2 | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watson, AL and Nearby
As of January 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watson area is the $1.15 price per square foot 1 Bed/1 Bath Model at High Gate in the starting from $991. The second greatest value Watson apartment is the 1BR/1BA Model at Chapel Creek Apartments starting at $1,090 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Inglenook 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Gate | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Chapel Creek Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| 1512 11th Ave N | Standard | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
| Park Place | Wisteria | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Park at Carson | 1x1 The Hudson 750sf | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Candy Mountain Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| The Park at Sunderland | 1 Bedroom Upgrade | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 5th Avenue Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Hillcrest Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Fountain Blue | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
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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 $850.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Watson Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Watson Apartment is $600 at Hillcrest 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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