Last updated on October 12, 2026

Average rent in
Watauga, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Watauga rent stands today

    Watauga, TX rent rose modestly year over year, with a current median of $2,000/month. Renters are paying $58 less per month on average than last year, indicating a slight divergence between price and percentage change.

  • Watauga runs 5.3% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a slightly pricier market with limited total rentals at 57 units.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    In Watauga, 1-bedroom units rent for about $1,399/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,720/month, 3-bedrooms near $1,995/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,400/month. This range shows the variation renters face by bedroom count.

Median rent

Median rent in Watauga

$2,000/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Watauga is $2,000 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $100 more per month.

$1.32

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Watauga

57

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Watauga rentals at each price point

100%75%50%25%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,612, whereas a house costs $2,015. 1-bedroom apartments in Watauga run $1,370 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,612.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,399

26%

91%

2 bedroom

$1,720

3%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,995

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,400

11%

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,399

Last 30 days

26%

Last year

91%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,720

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

24%

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$2,000
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,798
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Watauga, TX is 29% lower than the median rent in Argyle, TX.

Discover rentals in Watauga, TX

5729 Emerson Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Browning Heights North house for rent in Watauga

3 beds

2 baths

$1,650

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.
6541 Avalon Dr - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Watauga

ResidentialLease, Watauga, TX

6541 Avalon Dr, Watauga, TX 76148

3 beds

2 baths

$1,695

Price dropped $200Fees 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.
6005 Lindy Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Watauga

3 beds

2 baths

$1,750

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.
6605 Kitty Dr - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Watauga

ResidentialLease, Watauga, TX

6605 Kitty Dr, Watauga, TX 76148

3 beds

2 baths

$1,795

Price dropped $155Fees 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 Watauga, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Watauga rental market.

How much is rent in Watauga?

The average rent in Watauga is $2,000 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Watauga?

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

How does Watauga rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Watauga is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 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).

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