Last updated on August 31, 2026

Average rent in
Watsonville, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Watsonville

$2,850/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Watsonville is $2,850 per month as of August 2026. This is 49% above the national average rent, or $940 more per month.

$3.93

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Watsonville

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Watsonville rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Watsonville, CA

Average rent prices in Watsonville have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 Watsonville, CA

Rent prices in Watsonville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Watsonville is $2,275, whereas a house costs $3,587. 1-bedroom apartments in Watsonville run $2,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,650.

Listings

Studio

$2,995

1%

66%

1 bedroom

$2,300

5%

No Change

2 bedroom

$3,300

13%

4%

3 bedroom

$3,950

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$6,750

13%

34%

Studio

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

66%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,950

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,750

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

34%

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.

How does rent in Watsonville, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Watsonville and Aptos by all bedroom counts and property types.

Watsonville

Median rent price$2,850
increased by49%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,400
increased by78%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Watsonville, CA is 16% lower than the median rent in Aptos, CA.

Discover rentals in Watsonville, CA

Garden Hill Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

3d ago

9.2

Excellent

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Garden Hill Apartments

31 Lassen Way, Watsonville, CA 95076

2–3 beds

1 bath

$2,750–$3,000

Apartment for rent

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224 Green Meadow Dr Apt A #Apt A - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Townhouse for rent in Watsonville

House for rent

555 Bridge St - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

House for rent in Watsonville

2 beds

1 bath

$2,995

House for rent

Available Aug 5

809 Browns Valley Rd. - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.1

Very good

809 Browns Valley Rd.

809 Browns Valley Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076

3 beds

3 baths

$3,500

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Watsonville, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Watsonville rental market.

How much is rent in Watsonville?

The average rent in Watsonville is $2,850 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Watsonville?

Average rent prices in Watsonville have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Watsonville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Watsonville is 49% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $940 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Watsonville?

To comfortably afford rent in Watsonville, you'd need to earn approximately $114,000/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).

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