Last updated on May 27, 2026

Average rent in
Watertown, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Watertown

$1,600/mo

decreased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Watertown is $1,600 per month as of May 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.

$1.68

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Watertown

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Watertown rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Watertown, CT

Average rent prices in Watertown have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 14% 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 Watertown, CT

Rent prices in Watertown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Watertown is $1,795, whereas a house costs $2,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Watertown run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,700.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,400

19%

18%

2 bedroom

$1,500

5%

54%

3 bedroom

$1,850

6%

21%

4 bedroom

$2,650

34%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

54%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

21%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

34%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Watertown, CT, 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 Watertown, CT compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Watertown and Ansonia by all bedroom counts and property types.

Watertown

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Watertown, CT is 11% lower than the median rent in Ansonia, CT.

Discover rentals in Watertown, CT

191 Davis Street - Main Level - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Watertown

3 beds

1 bath

$1,749

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 15

383 Davis St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Watertown

MULTI_FAMILY - Watertown, CT

383 Davis St #2, Watertown, CT 06779

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Watertown, CT

Quick answers to common questions about the Watertown rental market.

How much is rent in Watertown?

The average rent in Watertown is $1,600 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Watertown?

Average rent prices in Watertown have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.

How does Watertown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Watertown is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Watertown?

To comfortably afford rent in Watertown, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/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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