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Last updated on September 17, 2026
Average rent in
Watkins Glen, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on September 17, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Watkins Glen
$1,800/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Watkins Glen is $1,800 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Watkins Glen
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Watkins Glen rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Watkins Glen, NY, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Watkins Glen, NY
Average rent prices in Watkins Glen have increased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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
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 $1,760, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Watkins Glen run $1,575 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,908 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,387 |  31% | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,235 | No Change | 22% | |
3 bedroom | $1,900 | No Change | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | - | - |
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 | $1,760 | 13% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,500 | - | - | |
Houses | $1,800 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,908
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,387
Last 30 days
31%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,235
Last year
22%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
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
$1,760
Last 30 days
13%
Condos
Average rent
$1,500
Houses
Average rent
$1,800
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
5%lower than the national median
21%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Watkins Glen, NY is 20% higher than the median rent in Beaver Dams, NY.
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5%$2,130
13%$1,562
3%$1,700
40%$1,400
66%$1,550
$1,195
2%$1,809
9%$1,300
31%Discover rentals in Watkins Glen, NY
5d+ ago
House for rent in Watkins Glen
303 7th St, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Watkins Glen
65 Salt Point Rd #1, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
2 beds
2 baths
$2,495
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Watkins Glen
65 Salt Point Rd #1, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
2 beds
2 baths
$2,495
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Watkins Glen
65 Salt Point Rd #1, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
2 beds
2 baths
$2,495
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Watkins Glen
303 7th St, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,000
House for rent
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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 $1,800 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Watkins Glen?
Average rent prices in Watkins Glen have increased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.
How does Watkins Glen rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Watkins Glen is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 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 $72,000/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).