Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 28, 2026
Average rent in
Watts, Los Angeles, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Watts
$2,294/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Watts is $2,294 per month as of June 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $344 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Watts
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Watts rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Watts, Los Angeles, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Watts, Los Angeles, CA
Average rent prices in Watts have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $2,289, whereas a house costs $2,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Watts run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,495 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,972 | 2% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $2,350 |  4% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,950 | 30% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $3,875 | 92% | 30% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Congress Southeast | $2,289 | |
Florence Graham | $2,579 | |
Gardena | $2,295 | |
South Central La | $2,041 | |
Walnut Park | $2,775 | |
Willowbrook | $2,025 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,289 | 28% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,422 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,995 | 13% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,200 | 10% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,495
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,972
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
30%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,875
Last 30 days
92%
Last year
30%
Florence Graham
Average rent
$2,579
Gardena
Average rent
$2,295
Congress Southeast
Average rent
$2,289
South Central La
Average rent
$2,041
Walnut Park
Average rent
$2,775
Willowbrook
Average rent
$2,025
Apartments
Average rent
$2,289
Last 30 days
28%
Condos
Average rent
$2,422
Houses
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
13%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
10%
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
18%higher than the national median
32%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Watts, Los Angeles, CA is 11% lower than the median rent in Florence Graham, Florence Graham, CA.
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Discover rentals in Watts, Los Angeles, CA
5d+ ago
Watts house for rent in Los Angeles
9618 Evers Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90002
1 bed
1 bath
$700
House for rent
Available Jun 18
2d ago
2118 E 92nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90002
4–5 beds
2–3 baths
$3,150–$3,450
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Watts apartment for rent in Los Angeles
2 beds
2 baths
$3,300
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1627 E 92nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90002
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,200–$2,600
Apartment for rent
4d ago
10642 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90002
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600–$3,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
9230 Firth Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90002
1 bed
1 bath
$2,289
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2118 E 92nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90002
4–5 beds
2–3 baths
$3,150–$3,450
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
10642 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90002
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600–$3,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Watts house for rent in Los Angeles
9618 Evers Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90002
1 bed
1 bath
$700
House for rent
Available Jun 18
3h ago
9416 Firth Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90002
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950–$2,422
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2118 E 92nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90002
4–5 beds
2–3 baths
$3,150–$3,450
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Watts house for rent in Los Angeles
1 bed
1 bath
$3,250
$1,350
Price drop
House for rent
4d ago
10642 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90002
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600–$3,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2118 E 92nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90002
4–5 beds
2–3 baths
$3,150–$3,450
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Watts house for rent in Los Angeles
1 bed
1 bath
$3,250
$1,350
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Watts apartment for rent in Los Angeles
10518 1/2 Lou Dillon Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90002
1 bed
1 bath
$2,289
$2,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
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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 $2,294 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Watts?
Average rent prices in Watts have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Watts rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Watts is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $344 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 $92,000/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).