Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 3, 2026
Average rent in
Watertown, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on November 3, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Watertown
$1,097/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Watertown is $1,097 per month as of October 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $802 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Watertown
33
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Watertown rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Watertown, NY
Average rent prices in Watertown have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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, NY
Rent prices in Watertown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Watertown is $996, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Watertown run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,147.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $337 | No Change |  35% | |
1 bedroom | $900 | 10% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $1,147 | 5% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,500 | 6% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $1,800 | 12% | 38% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Watertown, NY.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $996 | 5% | 12% | |
Houses | $1,700 | 60% | 1% | |
Rooms | $800 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$337
Last year
35%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,147
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
38%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Watertown, NY.
Apartments
Average rent
$996
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
12%
Houses
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
60%
Last year
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$800
The table above reflects average rent prices in Watertown, NY, 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, NY compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Watertown and Adams by all bedroom counts and property types.
Watertown
42%lower than the national median
48%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Watertown, NY is 10% higher than the median rent in Adams, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$995
12%$2,025
4%$1,000
20%$1,100
15%$1,100
27%$1,050
$1,075
$1,100
$2,104
12%$1,050
$1,075
38%$996
Discover rentals in Watertown, NY
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Watertown
212 Farwell St #3, Watertown, NY 13601
2 beds
1 bath
$785
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.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Watertown
212 Farwell St #2, Watertown, NY 13601
2 beds
1 bath
$800
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.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Watertown
11 Public Sq #304, Watertown, NY 13601
2 beds
1 bath
$830
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Watertown
11 Public Sq #503, Watertown, NY 13601
2 beds
1 bath
$975
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Watertown
332 Butterfield Ave, Watertown, NY 13601
3 beds
2 baths
$2,200
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.House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Watertown
128 Park Ave #NA, Watertown, NY 13601
3 beds
2 baths
$2,150
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.House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Watertown
426 Coffeen St #2, Watertown, NY 13601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
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.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 30
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Watertown
629 Hancock St #2, Watertown, NY 13601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 25
2h ago
Verified
2240 Kristina Park, Watertown, NY 13601
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,340–$1,615
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Watertown
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,600
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.House for rent
2d ago
Verified
101 Creekwood Dr, Watertown, NY 13601
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
3h ago
House for rent in Watertown
716 Sherman St, Watertown, NY 13601
2 beds
2 baths
$1,211
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.House for rent
2h ago
Verified
2240 Kristina Park, Watertown, NY 13601
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,340–$1,615
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
101 Creekwood Dr, Watertown, NY 13601
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Watertown
128 Park Ave #NA, Watertown, NY 13601
3 beds
2 baths
$2,150
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.House for rent
Available Oct 1
3d ago
1269 Coffeen St, Watertown, NY 13601
2 beds
1–2 baths
$995–$1,350
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.Apartment for rent
13h ago
207 Wealtha Ave, Watertown, NY 13601
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,304–$1,566
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.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 13
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Watertown
629 Hancock St #2, Watertown, NY 13601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 25
5d+ ago
House for rent in Watertown
332 Butterfield Ave, Watertown, NY 13601
3 beds
2 baths
$2,200
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Watertown
426 Coffeen St #2, Watertown, NY 13601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
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.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 30
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Frequently asked questions for Watertown, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the Watertown rental market.
How much is rent in Watertown?
The average rent in Watertown is $1,097 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Watertown?
Average rent prices in Watertown have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.
How does Watertown rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Watertown is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $802 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 $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Watertown?
April offers the best rental deals in Watertown, with rents running about 18% lower than September's peak prices. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities for budget-conscious renters throughout the year.
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).