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Last updated on August 3, 2026
Average rent in
Watkins Glen, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on August 3, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Watkins Glen
$1,500/mo
The average rent in Watkins Glen is $1,500 per month as of August 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $440 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Watkins Glen
23
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Watkins Glen rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Watkins Glen, NY
Average rent prices in Watkins Glen have remained the same over the last month.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Watkins Glen, NY
Rent prices in Watkins Glen vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Watkins Glen is $1,295, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Watkins Glen run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,700.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,908 | - |  18% | |
1 bedroom | $1,150 |  7% | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,850 | No Change | - | |
3 bedroom | $1,700 | - | - | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | - | - |
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 Watkins Glen, NY.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,295 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,700 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,908
Last year
18%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
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 Watkins Glen, NY.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,700
The table above reflects average rent prices in Watkins Glen, 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 Watkins Glen, NY compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Watkins Glen and Beaver Dams by all bedroom counts and property types.
Watkins Glen
23%lower than the national median
23%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Watkins Glen, NY is equal to the median rent in Beaver Dams, NY.
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Frequently asked questions for Watkins Glen, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the Watkins Glen rental market.
How much is rent in Watkins Glen?
The average rent in Watkins Glen is $1,500 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Watkins Glen?
Average rent prices in Watkins Glen have remained the same over the last month.
How does Watkins Glen rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Watkins Glen is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $440 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Watkins Glen?
To comfortably afford rent in Watkins Glen, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/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).