242 Lighthouse Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076
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$4,500/mo

Original price: $4,800
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,654 sqft

242 Lighthouse Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076

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Single-Family Home
Dogs & Cats Allowed
Dishwasher
Laundry
Forced Air & Central Air
$6,750 deposit

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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About this House

Contemporary style 4 bedroom 2 bath home for rent, aprox 2654 sqft.
This home has been beautifully renovated with an open-concept layout.
Designer kitchen comes fully equipped with top of the line appliances including dishwasher, wine fridge and luxurious quartz countertops.
New natural oak flooring, new fireplace,
fully renovated bathrooms, upstairs laundry room with washer and dryer hookups, forced air heating and central air conditioning, private backyard, storage shed, convenient access to public transportation, schools, parks and shopping centers.
Fast access to Highways 1, 129, and 152.
Just minutes from the beach.
Rent: $4,800 per month.
Security deposit: 1.5 months' rent($7200) Non smoking. Small pet may be negotiable. Contact us by email to schedule a private tour."

Tenants pay for utilities except for front yard work/maintenance. Garage is currently unavailable to use but there is a costume made very secure storage shed in the back patio and secured parking space for two cars in front of the garage/driveway. Additional parking can be found on the street.
Qualifying criteria: Gross household must be at least 2.5 times the rent. Self employed applicants must provide recent tax returns, W2 form or profit/loss statement all information on the application must be factual and verifiable.
Two recent paystubs must be submitted with application.
Rental or mortgage and credit history must be provided.
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Details for 242 Lighthouse Dr

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherRefrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Days on Market

Days on Market: 49 days on Trulia

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: nowCats, small dogs allowedDeposit: $6,750

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site
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Costs and Fees

Required monthly rent & fees
  • Base rent
    $4,500/mo
Required one-time fees
  • Security deposit
    $6,750
  • Application fee
    Contact for details
  • Administrative fee
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Pricing is subject to change. All calculations are estimates and provided for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may include additional mandatory or optional fees. Please consult the community manager for a complete breakdown of all rental costs.
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Rental Market Trends in Watsonville

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$4,703/mo
Average rent
$3.8K
$205MoM
Available listings
75
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What Locals Say about Watsonville

At least 298 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 78 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 78 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 75 % Say car is needed

  • 73 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 70 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 62 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 62 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 61 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 60 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 58 % Say parking is easy

  • 52 % Say it's quiet

  • 51 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 51 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 40 % Say there's wildlife

  • 38 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Jqgzfcpggp
    "I think it’s important to know the speed limit to protect the children in our community and also to respect those rules as they create a safe living environment for everyone. "
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  • Gabriel Koch
    "The are great areas and not so great areas. But for the most part we are smack dab in between Monterey/Carmel & Santa Cruz/Capitola. We have the Redwoods and the Ocean. Best place to live. "
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  • Eduardo Roman
    "I love dogs and see dog owners walking around with their dogs on a leash and picking up their dog poop after."
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  • Eduardo Roman
    "Friendly neighbor hood with good food and places to go like the farmers markets and the beach, park and something else the weather "
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  • Jose Lopez
    "It’s far and Santa Cruz traffic in the morning going northbound is excessive! Same thing when coming back home!"
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  • Durantony676
    "It’s importante for parents to know there is still a lot of homeless people in the area and it would be not to gather food for them and help them out"
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  • Trulia User
    "Strawberry festival is by far the most popular festivity of our town since we do have a lot of strawberry fields in the area "
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  • Sergio.escalante.3
    "Live and work in Watsonville. Commute on bicycle using the bicycle path and most drivers are respectful "
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  • Trulia User
    "I lived in the area for 16 years and love it. Everyone one looks out for everyone and everyone treats everyone as family "
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  • Cfdj72tzrc
    "Most beaches are dog friendly great place for dogs to mingle. Everyone seems to have K9 friends out well behaved "
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  • Daisym Camarena
    "The commute is mostly about 10 minutes to 15 minutes anywhere in the area everything is in closed proximity "
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  • Nancy L.
    "I was born in Watsonville and I love the house I have section 8 I love Watsonville friendly people Nancy leyva"
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  • Jairo M.
    "They will like how people treat them And also the beautiful places that Watsonville has and parks and it easy to get to the beach "
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  • Jose L.
    "Traffic is long, accidents on the roadway, lots of speeding, road rage, rude pedestrians, and have to wake up really early to beat the traffic"
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  • Erichumble
    "Easy commute from corralitos to Soquel and back and it’s not stressful driving the country roads "
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  • Anna C.
    "I see a lot of people walking their dogs here. There is a local dog park. But a lot of dog owners do not pick up after their dogs go potty "
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  • Lauragusmayamax
    "I've lived here most of my life except for college. It is a great small town. You have to go out of town for big stores like Costco and Walmart."
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  • Btahuite73
    "Yes , they have spots events with friends etc know personally neighbors as work wise meet them and talked to them "
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  • Minelly831.garcia
    "It’s a great place to live and good schools as well. You should keep an eye out for tour kids at all times. "
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  • Kim D.
    "Good area for for walking with plenty of open spaces and really close to multiple beautiful beaches."
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  • Danny66ek
    "dog friendly, theres trails to walk dogs very close. Also schools with fields of grass to let your dog run around and play."
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  • Njbvg
    "Alot of people around, i live near a high school so lots of cars, children, and families a round. Takes about 15-20 mins to get to one side of town to the other but cant complain "
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  • Lauragusmayamax
    "I have lived here for over 20 years. Love the area. We're close to many parks and beaches. The weather is nice."
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  • Joannalnavarrop
    "It’s an okay neighborhood. I hate that you often hear cars pass by and paying so much for rent. It’s also a very small town. "
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  • elkhorng
    "Slaughter farm on corner and directly above it, no water, packs of coyote possible mountain lions occasionally, Russian Kangel dogs [look them up] next door. Neighbors have 2000 strangers over each year for biz. 5 acres of poison oaks, Neighbors very noisey all night long with farm animals cost 1000's of dollars to remove a tree. house might have to be 50 feet away from 100's of barn animals."
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  • jocelynpaigejohnson
    "There is a marvelous community volunteer effort here. We have a grange, club for adults, for kids and a volunteer library. We have a cultural center, a farmers market, and nationally famous sausage and meat. It's quiet and unique here. Picture apple orchards meet the redwoods. I adore my neighbors and my sense of safety and the peace."
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 10, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$4,500
Price decreased by 6%
Aug 31, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$4,800
Aug 15, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$4,800
Aug 1, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$4,800
Mar 24, 2021
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved

Frequently asked questions about 242 Lighthouse Dr

  • What income do you need to rent 242 Lighthouse Dr?
    Most landlords look for monthly gross income of about 3× rent, or roughly $160K per year to rent 242 Lighthouse Dr in Watsonville, CA at $4,500/mo.
  • What is the pet policy at 242 Lighthouse Dr?
    242 Lighthouse Dr in Watsonville, CA allows cats and small dogs.
  • How does the rent for 242 Lighthouse Dr compare to similar 4+ bedroom houses in Watsonville?
    242 Lighthouse Dr in Watsonville, CA rents about 3% above the area average for 4+ bedroom houses in Watsonville ($4,350/mo).
  • What are the closest schools to 242 Lighthouse Dr?
    The closest schools to 242 Lighthouse Dr in Watsonville, CA are Landmark Elementary School (rated 2/10), Pajaro Valley High School (rated 4/10), Rolling Hills Middle School (rated 2/10).
  • Does 242 Lighthouse Dr have parking?
    Yes, 242 Lighthouse Dr in Watsonville, CA has on-site parking.

Affordability

TIP:Try to keep your rent within a third of your gross household income. Learn why in our Renter's Guide.
For this property
$162,000 PER YEAR
is the suggested income
Win over prospective landlords with your smart budgeting. As a good rule of thumb, ideally you would have at least three times your monthly rent in combined household income.

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242 Lighthouse Dr, Watsonville, CA is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,654 sqft single-family home. 242 Lighthouse Dr was listed for rent for $4,500/month on Aug 31, 2026. This property is pet friendly.