Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 5, 2026
Average rent in
Watertown, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on August 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Watertown
$1,250/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Watertown is $1,250 per month as of August 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $690 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Watertown
35
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Watertown rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Watertown, NY
Average rent prices in Watertown have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $1,150, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Watertown run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $425 | No Change | 208% | |
1 bedroom | $995 | 2% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,125 | 2% |  4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,615 | 1% | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $1,750 | No Change | - |
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 | $1,150 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,800 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$425
Last year
208%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,615
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
No Change
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
$1,150
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
2%
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
36%lower than the national median
48%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Watertown, NY is 25% higher than the median rent in Adams, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,000
41%$2,100
$996
6%$950
2%$1,295
2%$996
$1,445
21%$996
$1,899
10%$1,304
10%$1,392
2%$1,250
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
17h 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
1011 Bronson St #1011, Watertown, NY 13601
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Watertown
128 Park Ave #NA, Watertown, NY 13601
3 beds
2 baths
$2,600
House for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Watertown
426 Coffeen St #2, Watertown, NY 13601
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 6
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Watertown
816 Boyd St #2, Watertown, NY 13601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ 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
20h ago
Verified
2240 Kristina Park, Watertown, NY 13601
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$1,615
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
101 Creekwood Dr, Watertown, NY 13601
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
10h ago
207 Wealtha Ave, Watertown, NY 13601
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,304–$1,632
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 4
16h ago
Apartment for rent in Watertown
235 Winslow St #2A, Watertown, NY 13601
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
101 Creekwood Dr, Watertown, NY 13601
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
2240 Kristina Park, Watertown, NY 13601
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$1,615
Apartment for rent
10h ago
207 Wealtha Ave, Watertown, NY 13601
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,304–$1,632
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 4
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Watertown
11 Public Sq #503, Watertown, NY 13601
2 beds
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
10h ago
207 Wealtha Ave, Watertown, NY 13601
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,304–$1,632
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 4
16h ago
Apartment for rent in Watertown
235 Winslow St #2A, Watertown, NY 13601
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
17h 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
816 Boyd St #1, Watertown, NY 13601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
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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 $1,250 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Watertown?
Average rent prices in Watertown have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Watertown rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Watertown is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $690 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 $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Watertown?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Watertown average around $920/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,190/month.
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).