Last updated on May 23, 2026

Average rent in
Watauga, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Watauga

$2,032/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Watauga is $2,032 per month as of May 2026. This is 4% above the national average rent, or $83 more per month.

$1.36

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Watauga

41

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Watauga rentals at each price point

95%71%48%24%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Watauga, TX

Average rent prices in Watauga have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same 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 Watauga, TX

Rent prices in Watauga vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Watauga is $1,774, whereas a house costs $2,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Watauga run $1,260 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,400

4%

81%

2 bedroom

$1,604

1%

-

3 bedroom

$2,015

3%

5%

4 bedroom

$3,495

37%

102%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

81%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,604

Last 30 days

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,015

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,495

Last 30 days

37%

Last year

102%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Watauga, TX, 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 Watauga, TX compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Watauga and Argyle by all bedroom counts and property types.

Watauga

Median rent price$2,032
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,650
increased by36%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Watauga, TX is 23% lower than the median rent in Argyle, TX.

Discover rentals in Watauga, TX

6301 Sunnybrook Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Watauga

Single Family Residence, Traditional - Watauga, TX

6301 Sunnybrook Dr, Watauga, TX 76148

3 beds

2 baths

$1,795

House for rent

7513 Meadowbrook Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Foster Village house for rent in Watauga

Single Family Residence - Watauga, TX

7513 Meadowbrook Dr, Watauga, TX 76148

3 beds

2 baths

$1,800

House for rent

5824 Storm Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Watauga

Single Family Residence - Watauga, TX

5824 Storm Dr, Watauga, TX 76148

3 beds

2 baths

$1,850

House for rent

5913 Cathy Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Watauga

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,850

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Watauga, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Watauga rental market.

How much is rent in Watauga?

The average rent in Watauga is $2,032 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Watauga?

Average rent prices in Watauga have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Watauga rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Watauga is 4% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $83 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Watauga?

To comfortably afford rent in Watauga, you'd need to earn approximately $81,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Watauga?

Watauga's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,000 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $1,700 monthly. These bedroom types represent only 2% each of the available inventory, as the market is dominated by 3-bedroom apartments.

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).

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