Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 5, 2026
Average rent in
Watertown, WI
Average rent in
Last updated on June 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Watertown
$1,080/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Watertown is $1,080 per month as of May 2026. This is 45% below the national average rent, or $870 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Watertown
10
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Watertown rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Watertown, WI, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Watertown, WI
Average rent prices in Watertown have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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, WI
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 $2,120. 1-bedroom apartments in Watertown run $1,080 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,095.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,420 | No Change |  188% | |
1 bedroom | $1,275 | No Change | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $1,100 | 1% | 24% | |
3 bedroom | $2,395 | 1% | 77% |
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, WI.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,150 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,695 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,120 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,420
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
188%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
24%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
77%
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, WI.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$2,120
The table above reflects average rent prices in Watertown, WI, 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, WI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Watertown and Beaver Dam by all bedroom counts and property types.
Watertown
45%lower than the national median
38%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Watertown, WI is 10% lower than the median rent in Beaver Dam, WI.
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16%$1,650
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65%$1,549
7%$1,535
15%$1,640
$1,897
7%Discover rentals in Watertown, WI
17h ago
1023 W Main St, Watertown, WI 53094
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,225–$1,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
101 101 - 103 Loeb Lane, Watertown, WI 53094
2 beds
2 baths
$1,370
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1199 N 4th St, Watertown, WI 53098
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,100
Apartment for rent
17h ago
111 Hospital Dr, Watertown, WI 53098
1–2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,095
Apartment for rent
17h ago
1023 W Main St, Watertown, WI 53094
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,225–$1,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1036 Meadow St, Watertown, WI 53094
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
4d ago
413 S 6th St, Watertown, WI 53094
Studio
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1002 E Main St, Watertown, WI 53094
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1199 N 4th St, Watertown, WI 53098
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
101 101 - 103 Loeb Lane, Watertown, WI 53094
2 beds
2 baths
$1,370
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1036 Meadow St, Watertown, WI 53094
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1002 E Main St, Watertown, WI 53094
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
17h ago
111 Hospital Dr, Watertown, WI 53098
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
17h ago
1023 W Main St, Watertown, WI 53094
1 bed
1 bath
$1,225–$1,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1036 Meadow St, Watertown, WI 53094
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1199 N 4th St, Watertown, WI 53098
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Watertown, WI
Quick answers to common questions about the Watertown rental market.
How much is rent in Watertown?
The average rent in Watertown is $1,080 per month as of May 30, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Watertown?
Average rent prices in Watertown have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Watertown rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Watertown is 45% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $870 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 $43,000/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).