Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 27, 2026
Average rent in
Watauga, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on August 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Watauga, TX rent slipped 4.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,995/month. Renters today are paying $67 less per month on average than last year, despite a 1.0% month-over-month increase in August 2026.
Compared to national trends
Watauga rent runs 3.6% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, positioning it as a slightly pricier market with a total of 63 total rentals available.
Price ranges
In Watauga, 1-bedroom units rent for about $1,695/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,635/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,995/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,200/month. The 3-bedroom segment represents the citywide median rent.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 1-bedroom segment in Watauga climbed 50.4% year over year, diverging from the overall market decline. This rise contrasts with the citywide rent slip of 4.3%, showing strong demand in smaller units.
Median rent
Median rent in Watauga
$1,995/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Watauga is $1,995 per month as of August 2026. This is 4% above the national average rent, or $70 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Watauga
63
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Watauga rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Watauga, TX
Average rent prices in Watauga have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,775, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Watauga run $1,241 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,595.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,695 | 26% |  31% | |
2 bedroom | $1,635 | 21% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,995 | 1% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,200 | 16% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Browning Heights North | $1,895 | |
Foster Village | $2,012 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,775 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,995 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $788 | 26% | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
26%
Last year
31%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,635
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
2%
Foster Village
Average rent
$2,012
Browning Heights North
Average rent
$1,895
Apartments
Average rent
$1,775
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$788
Last 30 days
26%
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
4%higher than the national median
40%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Watauga, TX is 26% lower than the median rent in Argyle, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,700
3%$1,797
6%$1,402
2%$2,175
22%$2,030
7%$1,799
19%$2,995
13%$1,415
31%$1,472
2%$2,183
10%$6,200
2%$1,599
29%Discover rentals in Watauga, TX
3d ago
Browning Heights North house for rent in Watauga
5728 Emerson Dr, Watauga, TX 76148
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,650
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$1,870
$1,690
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 30
5d+ ago
House for rent in Watauga
6936 Declaration St, Watauga, TX 76148
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,795
$1,695
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Foster Village house for rent in Watauga
6509 Westridge Dr, Watauga, TX 76148
3 beds
2 baths
$1,760
House for rent
5d+ ago
Foster Village house for rent in Watauga
6872 Greenleaf Dr #NA, Watauga, TX 76182
5 beds
3 baths
$9,750
House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Watauga
6017 Blueridge Dr, Watauga, TX 76148
3 beds
2 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Watauga
8241 Grayson Way, Watauga, TX 76148
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Watauga
5960 Bursey Rd, Watauga, TX 76148
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,950
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,610
$2,505
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 17
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,200
House for rent
Available Oct 16
5d+ ago
Verified
6649 Parkwood Dr, Watauga, TX 76148
3 beds
2 baths
$2,135
House for rent
Available Aug 28
5d+ ago
Verified
6524 Windrock Dr, Watauga, TX 76148
3 beds
2 baths
$2,045
House for rent
Available Aug 25
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$1,870
$1,690
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 30
3d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,610
$2,505
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 17
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,200
House for rent
Available Oct 16
5d+ ago
Verified
6649 Parkwood Dr, Watauga, TX 76148
3 beds
2 baths
$2,135
House for rent
Available Aug 28
3d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,610
$2,505
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 17
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$1,870
$1,690
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 30
2d ago
House for rent in Watauga
6041 Blueridge Dr, Watauga, TX 76148
3 beds
2 baths
$1,995
House for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Watauga
5984 Bursey Rd, Watauga, TX 76148
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,995
$2,495
Price drop
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 $1,995 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Watauga?
Average rent prices in Watauga have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $70 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 $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Watauga?
December offers the best timing for apartment hunting in Watauga, with both the lowest seasonal rents and reduced competition from other renters. June sees the highest rents, with about a 5% difference between peak and off-peak months.
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).