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Property type
Last updated on June 20, 2026
Average rent in
Watertown, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on June 20, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Watertown
$1,155/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Watertown is $1,155 per month as of June 2026. This is 41% below the national average rent, or $795 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Watertown
31
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Watertown rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Watertown, NY
Average rent prices in Watertown have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Watertown run $925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,250 | No Change | 85% | |
1 bedroom | $975 |  2% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $1,100 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,600 | 3% | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $1,333 | No Change | 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 | $1,100 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,450 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,250
Last year
85%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,333
Last 30 days
No Change
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
$1,100
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
1%
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
41%lower than the national median
44%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Watertown, NY is 5% higher than the median rent in Adams, NY.
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Discover rentals in Watertown, NY
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Watertown
327 Mullin St #7, Watertown, NY 13601
Studio
0 baths
$249
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 7
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Watertown
11 Public Sq #304, Watertown, NY 13601
2 beds
1 bath
$830
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Watertown
234 Coffeen St #3H, Watertown, NY 13601
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Watertown
243 Central St #243, Watertown, NY 13601
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 4
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Watertown
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Watertown
128 Park Ave #NA, Watertown, NY 13601
3 beds
2 baths
$2,400
House for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Watertown
325 Paddock St, Watertown, NY 13601
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
House for rent
6h ago
Verified
101 Creekwood Dr, Watertown, NY 13601
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
2240 Kristina Park, Watertown, NY 13601
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$1,470
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
101 Creekwood Dr, Watertown, NY 13601
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Watertown
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
207 Wealtha Ave, Watertown, NY 13601
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,304–$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 20
8h ago
Verified
2240 Kristina Park, Watertown, NY 13601
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$1,470
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
101 Creekwood Dr, Watertown, NY 13601
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
2d ago
207 Wealtha Ave, Watertown, NY 13601
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,304–$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 20
4d ago
House for rent in Watertown
1501 State St #NA, Watertown, NY 13601
3 beds
1 bath
$1,300
House for rent
Available Jul 1
8h ago
Verified
2240 Kristina Park, Watertown, NY 13601
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$1,470
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Watertown
816 Boyd St #1, Watertown, NY 13601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
207 Wealtha Ave, Watertown, NY 13601
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,304–$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 20
4d ago
House for rent in Watertown
Bush Rd, Watertown, NY 13601
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,300
House for rent
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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 $1,155 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Watertown?
Average rent prices in Watertown have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Watertown rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Watertown is 41% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $795 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 $46,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Watertown?
Watertown's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $850 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,100 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments make up the largest share of available rentals at 46% of the market, followed by one-bedrooms at 22% of monthly inventory.
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).