
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Watson, IL from $300 (46 Rentals)
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RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW

Roosevelt School Apartments

Westport Apartments

McKay Manor

Country Place-Moweaqua I & ll

Coles Crossing Apartments

Stones Crossing Apartments

Arthur Ave Apartments
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Park Place

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Southern Meadows Senior Living

Timber Cove

616 S 6th St

Flax Meadow Townhomes

Capitol Pointe Apartments
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Woodfall Villas

Decatur Flats Apartments

Kingsbury Campus Apartments

The Raymond Apartments

Elmdale Apartments

Indian Trail Apartments

272 S Shannon St

Rider Place

Sugar Creek Crossing
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821 N Oakland Ave

759 E Lawrence St

Newton Senior Housing

1103 Broadway St

1520 Main St

101 Bailey Meadows

2913 N Brownsville Rd

Cougill Senior Apartments

600 Marshall Ave
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205 North St

605 Walnut St. Apartments

1421 Sedgwick St

1361 N 18th St

830 E Rogers Ave

913 N Taylorville Blvd

1753 E Clay St

1519 11th St

509 Charleston Ave
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615 Harper Ave
Watson, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Watson?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watson Studio Apartments | $743 | $502 | $973 |
| Watson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $829 | $413 | $1,899 |
| Watson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $978 | $527 | $1,594 |
| Watson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,023 | $587 | $1,704 |
| Watson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,050 | $850 | $1,250 |
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Cheapest Available Watson Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Watson, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Westport Apartments priced from $484. McKay Manor in the Clinton County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $486. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Watson apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westport Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $484 |
| McKay Manor | 1 Bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $486 |
| Country Place-Moweaqua I & ll | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $497 |
| Roosevelt School Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $502 |
| RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW | Two Bedrooms One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $507 |
| Stones Crossing Apartments | Nice one bedroom efficiency apartment | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| Arthur Ave Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $610 |
| Southern Meadows Senior Living | 1 Bed Apt | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| 616 S 6th St | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Flax Meadow Townhomes | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $715 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watson, IL and Nearby
As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watson area is the $0.99 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Panther Heights in the starting from $1,380. The second greatest value Watson apartment is the 2Bed/2Bth Model at Parkstone Villas starting at $1,250 with a $1.00 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panther Heights | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.99 |
| Parkstone Villas | 2Bed/2Bth | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Decatur Flats Apartments | 3BR/1.5BA | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.88 |
| Flax Meadow Townhomes | Two Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.81 |
| Royal Heights | Royal Heights 2 Bed w/ Study & 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.38 |
| RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW | Two Bedrooms One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.60 |
| McKay Manor | 1 Bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $0.66 |
| Westport Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.71 |
| Country Place-Moweaqua I & ll | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.76 |
| Arthur Ave Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
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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 Roosevelt School Apartments listed at $502.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Watson Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Watson Apartment is $484 at Westport 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 $507 at RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW.
What is the most affordable Watson Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Watson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at McKay Manor and starts from $587.
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