Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 1, 2026
Average rent in
Watsonville, CA
Last updated on March 1, 2026
Last updated on March 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Watsonville, CA is $2,950. This is +55%, or $1,050, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$2,950
7%Total rentals
16
for rent on Zumper.com
As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Watsonville, CA is $2,950. This is +55%, or $1,050, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent price trends in
Watsonville, CA
Rent price trends
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Watsonville, CA have increased by 7% in the last month and have decreased by 7% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Rent comparables in
Watsonville, CA
The monthly rent for an apartment in Watsonville, CA is $2,550. A 1-bedroom apartment in Watsonville, CA costs about $1,800 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,795. Houses for rent in Watsonville, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,300.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,095 | No Change |  13% | |
2 bedroom | $2,950 | 10% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $4,302 | 3% | 25% | |
4 bedroom | $5,497 | No Change | 17% | |
Studio | $1,700 | 62% | 2% |
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 Watsonville, CA.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,550 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,897 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,300 | 18% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
62%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,302
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
25%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,497
Last year
17%
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 Watsonville, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,897
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$4,300
Last 30 days
18%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Watsonville, CA, 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.
Compare rent prices in Watsonville, CA to other cities
Median rent prices in Watsonville, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Aptos, CA.
Watsonville
55%higher than the national median
82%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Watsonville, CA is 14% lower than the median rent in Aptos, CA.
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31 Lassen Way, Watsonville, CA 95076
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1 bath
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Condo for rent in Watsonville
2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
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1d ago
605 601, 605 & 609 Tuttle Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076
1 bed
1 bath
$2,175
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5d+ ago
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3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
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5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Watsonville
3 beds
2 baths
$4,302
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1d ago
Verified
31 Lassen Way, Watsonville, CA 95076
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,650–$3,150
Apartment for rent
1d ago
605 601, 605 & 609 Tuttle Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076
1 bed
1 bath
$2,175
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2d ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$2,995
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3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
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5d+ ago
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1 bath
$2,900
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5d+ ago
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3 beds
1 bath
$3,104
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