Last updated on September 4, 2026

Average rent in
Watervliet, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Watervliet

$1,450/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Watervliet is $1,450 per month as of August 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $460 less per month.

$1.91

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Watervliet

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Watervliet rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Watervliet, NY

Average rent prices in Watervliet have decreased by 1% 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 Watervliet, NY

Rent prices in Watervliet vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Watervliet is $1,450, whereas a house costs $2,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Watervliet run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,384

1%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,498

1%

17%

2 bedroom

$1,420

2%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,725

8%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,000

No Change

75%

Studio

Average rent

$1,384

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,498

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,420

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,725

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last year

75%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Watervliet, 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 Watervliet, NY compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Watervliet and Albany by all bedroom counts and property types.

Watervliet

Median rent price$1,450
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Watervliet, NY is 9% lower than the median rent in Albany, NY.

Discover rentals in Watervliet, NY

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

1608 3rd Avenue

1608 3rd Ave, Watervliet, NY 12189

2 beds

2 baths

$1,300

Apartment for rent

19 Idlewild Park #7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Watervliet

19 Idlewild Park #7, Watervliet, NY 12189

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 10

10 Idlewild Park #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Watervliet

3 bed 1bathroom with bonus room in Watervliet

10 Idlewild Park #2, Watervliet, NY 12189

3 beds

1 bath

$1,450

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

205 13th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Watervliet

Large Floor Plan is Bigger than a Townhome!!

205 13th St #1, Watervliet, NY 12189

3 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 15

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Frequently asked questions for Watervliet, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Watervliet rental market.

How much is rent in Watervliet?

The average rent in Watervliet is $1,450 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Watervliet?

Average rent prices in Watervliet have decreased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Watervliet rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Watervliet is 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $460 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Watervliet?

To comfortably afford rent in Watervliet, you'd need to earn approximately $58,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Watervliet?

April sees the lowest rent in Watervliet while August has the highest, with roughly 8.7% difference between peak and off-peak months. A spring move might result in lower prices compared to late summer timing.

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).

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