Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Waterford, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Waterford

$1,779/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Waterford is $1,779 per month as of August 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $161 less per month.

$1.57

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Waterford

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Waterford rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Waterford, CA

Average rent prices in Waterford have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 Waterford, CA

Rent prices in Waterford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Waterford is $1,779, whereas a house costs $2,622. 1-bedroom apartments in Waterford run $1,549 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,799.

Listings

Studio

$1,095

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,550

15%

34%

2 bedroom

$1,779

1%

11%

3 bedroom

$2,400

8%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,550

2%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,095

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

34%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,779

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Waterford, 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 Waterford, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Waterford and East Oakdale by all bedroom counts and property types.

Waterford

Median rent price$1,779
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,869
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Waterford, CA is 5% lower than the median rent in East Oakdale, CA.

Discover rentals in Waterford, CA

13040 Welch St #C - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Townhouse for rent in Waterford

13040 Welch St #C, Waterford, CA 95386

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,850

House for rent

Available Jan 7

603 Cinnabar Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Waterford

House for rent

212 Riverbend Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

River Pointe house for rent in Waterford

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Waterford, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Waterford rental market.

How much is rent in Waterford?

The average rent in Waterford is $1,779 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Waterford?

Average rent prices in Waterford have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Waterford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Waterford is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $161 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Waterford?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Waterford are River Pointe ($1,779/mo), Waterford ($1,875/mo), and Highland Ranch ($2,250/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Waterford?

To comfortably afford rent in Waterford, you'd need to earn approximately $71,000/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).

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