Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 16, 2026
Average rent in
Watsonville, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Watsonville
$3,290/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Watsonville is $3,290 per month as of October 2026. This is 73% above the national average rent, or $1,390 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Watsonville
23
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Watsonville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Watsonville, CA
Average rent prices in Watsonville have increased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $2,675, whereas a house costs $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Watsonville run $2,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,380.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,925 | 8% |  21% | |
1 bedroom | $2,395 | 1% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $3,000 | 3% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $4,100 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $5,375 | No Change | 26% |
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.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,675 | 11% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,400 | 21% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,800 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,925
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
21%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,375
Last year
26%
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
$2,675
Last 30 days
11%
Condos
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
21%
Houses
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
No Change
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
73%higher than the national median
79%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Watsonville, CA is 3% lower than the median rent in Aptos, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$3,400
5%$3,200
1%$3,112
3%$2,757
5%$2,675
4%$3,925
36%$3,700
8%$2,495
$3,700
87%$3,195
9%$3,275
32%$3,400
10%Discover rentals in Watsonville, CA
6h ago
Verified
31 Lassen Way, Watsonville, CA 95076
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,750–$3,000
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Watsonville
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
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.House for rent
Available Sep 14
3d ago
House for rent in Watsonville
745 Cedar Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076
2 beds
2 baths
$2,895
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
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Watsonville
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,000
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 31
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Watsonville
228 Altivo Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076
1 bed
1 bath
$2,700
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.Apartment for rent
12h ago
605 601, 605 & 609 Tuttle Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076
1 bed
1 bath
$2,195
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.Apartment for rent
17h ago
508 Main St, Watsonville, CA 95076
Studio
1 bath
$1,395
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.Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
31 Lassen Way, Watsonville, CA 95076
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,750–$3,000
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
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Watsonville
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,250
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
17 Sunset Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076
3 beds
2 baths
$4,695
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Watsonville
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,000
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 31
6h ago
Verified
31 Lassen Way, Watsonville, CA 95076
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,750–$3,000
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Watsonville
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
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.House for rent
Available Sep 14
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Watsonville
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,250
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Watsonville
745 Cedar Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076
2 beds
2 baths
$2,895
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
6h ago
Verified
31 Lassen Way, Watsonville, CA 95076
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,750–$3,000
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
12h ago
615 Blackburn St, Watsonville, CA 95076
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
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.Apartment for rent
12h ago
605 601, 605 & 609 Tuttle Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076
1 bed
1 bath
$2,195
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.Apartment for rent
17h ago
508 Main St, Watsonville, CA 95076
Studio
1 bath
$1,395
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.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 $3,290 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Watsonville?
Average rent prices in Watsonville have increased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Watsonville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Watsonville is 73% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,390 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 $132,000/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).