What's the average rent in Watsonville, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Watsonville, CA

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SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of September 2026, the average rent in Watsonville, CA is $3,800 per month, which is 95% higher than the national average rent of $1,948 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,800

5.7%$205 increase month-over-month

13.4%$450 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$3,148

HOUSES

$4,250

TOWNHOUSES

$3,900

As of September 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Watsonville, CA at $3,148 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,250 per month. Townhomes average $3,900 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,260
2 Bedrooms	$3,195
3 Bedrooms	$4,200
4 Bedrooms	$4,350
All	$3,800

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Watsonville, CA is $2,260 per month, followed by $3,195 for a 2 bedroom rental, $4,200 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,350 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$3,195
3 Bedrooms	$4,100
4 Bedrooms	$3,900
All	$3,900

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Watsonville, CA is $3,195 per month, followed by $4,100 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $3,900 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,250
2 Bedrooms	$3,250
3 Bedrooms	$4,000
4 Bedrooms	$4,550
All	$3,500

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Watsonville, CA is $2,250 per month, followed by $3,250 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $4,000 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $4,550 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$3,550
3 Bedrooms	$4,205
4 Bedrooms	$4,350
All	$4,250

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom house in Watsonville, CA is $3,550 per month, followed by $4,205 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,350 for a 4 bedroom house.