Last updated on November 10, 2026

Average rent in
Watts, Los Angeles, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Watts

$2,432/mo

decreased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Watts is $2,432 per month as of November 2026. This is 28% above the national average rent, or $532 more per month.

$2.86

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Watts

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Watts rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Watts, Los Angeles, CA

Average rent prices in Watts have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Watts, Los Angeles, CA

Rent prices in Watts vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Watts is $2,200, whereas a house costs $3,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Watts run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,362

No Change

15%

1 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

10%

3 bedroom

$2,900

3%

9%

4 bedroom

$3,700

No Change

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,362

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last year

12%

Florence Graham

Average rent

$2,072

Gardena

Average rent

$2,200

Congress Southeast

Average rent

$2,095

South Central La

Average rent

$2,125

Walnut Park

Average rent

$2,193

Willowbrook

Average rent

$1,900

Apartments

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

Condos

Average rent

$2,625

Houses

Average rent

$3,150

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

26%

Rooms

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

13%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Watts, Los Angeles, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Watts, Los Angeles, CA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Watts and Florence Graham by all bedroom counts and property types.

Watts

Median rent price$2,432
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,072
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Watts, Los Angeles, CA is 17% higher than the median rent in Florence Graham, Florence Graham, CA.

Discover rentals in Watts, Los Angeles, CA

1531 E 92nd St ##1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Watts apartment for rent in Los Angeles

3 beds

1 bath

$2,400

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
10610 Wilmington Ave #10610 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Watts house for rent in Los Angeles

10610 Wilmington Ave #10610, Los Angeles, CA 90002

3 beds

2 baths

$2,899

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1513 E 106th St #1513 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Watts condo for rent in Los Angeles

1513 E 106th St #1513, Los Angeles, CA 90002

3 beds

1 bath

$2,900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
108(1775) - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

108(1775)

1775 E 108th St, Los Angeles, CA 90059

5 beds

3 baths

$3,700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Compton Ave - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

8.1

Very good

Compton Ave

9220 Compton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90002

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,100–$2,950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1755 E 112th St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Watts house for rent in Los Angeles

MOVE IN READY

1755 E 112th St #NA, Los Angeles, CA 90059

2 beds

1 bath

$2,700

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
10820 Croesus Ave #NA - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Watts house for rent in Los Angeles

Brand Single-Family Residence

10820 Croesus Ave #NA, Los Angeles, CA 90059

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Central Homes - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Central Homes

10642 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90002

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600–$3,000

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
10820 Croesus Ave #NA - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Watts house for rent in Los Angeles

Brand Single-Family Residence

10820 Croesus Ave #NA, Los Angeles, CA 90059

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
108(1775) - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

108(1775)

1775 E 108th St, Los Angeles, CA 90059

5 beds

3 baths

$3,700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Central Homes - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Central Homes

10642 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90002

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600–$3,000

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1513 E 106th St #1513 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Watts condo for rent in Los Angeles

1513 E 106th St #1513, Los Angeles, CA 90002

3 beds

1 bath

$2,900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
11226 Hooper Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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5 beds

3 baths

$3,850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1513 E 106th St #1513 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Watts condo for rent in Los Angeles

1513 E 106th St #1513, Los Angeles, CA 90002

3 beds

1 bath

$2,900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
9515 Compton Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

9515 Compton Ave

9515 Compton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90002

1 bed

1 bath

$1,595

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
108(1775) - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

108(1775)

1775 E 108th St, Los Angeles, CA 90059

5 beds

3 baths

$3,700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
9515 Compton Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

9515 Compton Ave

9515 Compton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90002

1 bed

1 bath

$1,595

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
10820 Croesus Ave #NA - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Watts house for rent in Los Angeles

Brand Single-Family Residence

10820 Croesus Ave #NA, Los Angeles, CA 90059

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
11121 1/2 Wilmington Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Watts condo for rent in Los Angeles

3 beds

2 baths

$3,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1531 E 92nd St ##1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Watts apartment for rent in Los Angeles

3 beds

1 bath

$2,400

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Watts, Los Angeles, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Watts rental market.

How much is rent in Watts?

The average rent in Watts is $2,432 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Watts?

Average rent prices in Watts have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.

How does Watts rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Watts is 28% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $532 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Watts?

To comfortably afford rent in Watts, you'd need to earn approximately $97,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).