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Last updated on November 2, 2026
Average rent in
Watkins Glen, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on November 2, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Watkins Glen
$1,600/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Watkins Glen is $1,600 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $300 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Watkins Glen
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $1,695, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Watkins Glen run $1,647 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,725.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,487 | - |  27% | |
1 bedroom | $1,595 | 39% | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,672 | 40% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $1,600 | No Change | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,300 | - | 28% |
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 | $1,695 | 61% | 6% | |
Condos | $1,390 | - | - | |
Houses | $1,800 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,487
Last year
27%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
39%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,672
Last 30 days
40%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last year
28%
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
$1,695
Last 30 days
61%
Last year
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,390
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
16%lower than the national median
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Watkins Glen, NY is 3% higher than the median rent in Beaver Dams, NY.
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8%Discover rentals in Watkins Glen, NY
17h ago
Apartment for rent in Watkins Glen
200 N Decatur St #STR, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
3 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
House for rent in Watkins Glen
303 7th St, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
17h ago
Apartment for rent in Watkins Glen
300 E 4th St #UP, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
17h ago
Apartment for rent in Watkins Glen
200 N Decatur St #UP, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Watkins Glen
513 N Franklin St #3, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
1 bed
1 bath
$980
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 12
17h ago
Apartment for rent in Watkins Glen
300 E 4th St #UP, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Watkins Glen
303 7th St, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Watkins Glen
513 N Franklin St #3, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
1 bed
1 bath
$980
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 12
17h ago
Apartment for rent in Watkins Glen
200 N Decatur St #STR, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
3 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
17h ago
Apartment for rent in Watkins Glen
200 N Decatur St #UP, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
17h ago
Apartment for rent in Watkins Glen
200 N Decatur St #STR, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
3 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
17h ago
Apartment for rent in Watkins Glen
200 N Decatur St #UP, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Watkins Glen
513 N Franklin St #3, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
1 bed
1 bath
$980
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 12
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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 $1,600 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Watkins Glen?
Average rent prices in Watkins Glen have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Watkins Glen rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Watkins Glen is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 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 $64,000/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).