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Property type
Last updated on September 19, 2026
Average rent in
Watertown, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on September 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Watertown
$1,197/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Watertown is $1,197 per month as of September 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $702 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Watertown
34
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 remained the same 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 $1,055, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Watertown run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,095.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $425 | No Change |  208% | |
1 bedroom | $948 | No Change | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,095 |  2% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,512 | 5% | 17% | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | No Change | 28% |
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 | $1,055 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,700 | 14% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$425
Last year
208%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$948
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,512
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
17%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
28%
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
$1,055
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
14%
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
37%lower than the national median
48%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Watertown, NY is 22% higher than the median rent in Adams, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$985
14%$1,691
7%$1,250
28%$1,050
25%$1,200
6%$996
$1,495
10%$1,055
$2,150
7%$1,390
$1,400
11%$1,100
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 Sep 25
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Watertown
11 Public Sq #304, Watertown, NY 13601
2 beds
1 bath
$830
Apartment for rent
2d ago
911 State St, Watertown, NY 13601
3 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Watertown
682 Huntington St #2, Watertown, NY 13601
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Watertown
426 Coffeen St #2, Watertown, NY 13601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 13
19h ago
Verified
2240 Kristina Park, Watertown, NY 13601
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,340
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
101 Creekwood Dr, Watertown, NY 13601
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Watertown
11 Public Sq #307, Watertown, NY 13601
1 bed
1 bath
$996
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
2240 Kristina Park, Watertown, NY 13601
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,340
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
101 Creekwood Dr, Watertown, NY 13601
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
2d ago
911 State St, Watertown, NY 13601
3 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
2d ago
207 Wealtha Ave, Watertown, NY 13601
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,304–$1,566
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 18
19h ago
Verified
2240 Kristina Park, Watertown, NY 13601
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,340
Apartment for rent
2d 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–$1,566
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 18
5d+ ago
House for rent in Watertown
104 Fairmont Ave, Watertown, NY 13601
3 beds
1 bath
$1,525
House for rent
2d ago
207 Wealtha Ave, Watertown, NY 13601
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,304–$1,566
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 18
5d+ ago
House for rent in Watertown
634 Lansing St, Watertown, NY 13601
3 beds
1 bath
$1,300
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Watertown
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,690
$1,600
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Watertown
426 Coffeen St #2, Watertown, NY 13601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 13
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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 $1,197 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Watertown?
Average rent prices in Watertown have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Watertown rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Watertown is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $702 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 $48,000/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).