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Property Type
Apartment
Living Area
900 sqft
Local Information
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About this House
Well located blocks from downtown!
Upstairs 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit with 900 sq. ft., The apartment offers views of the Monterey Bay and the city skyline right from your private terrace.
The newly painted unit features a functional floorplan with a combined living room and dining room.
Includes wood floors and wall-to-wall carpeting. The kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances including an oven / range, refrigerator, dishwasher and disposal.
One covered parking space included with walk-in storage closet.
Complex has Laundry Room with coin operated machines.
Water and Garbage are included in rent.
All other utilities are at the tenant's cost.
This unit is ready for immediate move-in upon credit & income approval.
For more information & Showing
Rent: $3,150.00
Security Deposit: $3,150.00
Available: NOW
Term: 1 year lease
No Pets
No Smoking
Upstairs 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit with 900 sq. ft., The apartment offers views of the Monterey Bay and the city skyline right from your private terrace.
The newly painted unit features a functional floorplan with a combined living room and dining room.
Includes wood floors and wall-to-wall carpeting. The kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances including an oven / range, refrigerator, dishwasher and disposal.
One covered parking space included with walk-in storage closet.
Complex has Laundry Room with coin operated machines.
Water and Garbage are included in rent.
All other utilities are at the tenant's cost.
This unit is ready for immediate move-in upon credit & income approval.
For more information & Showing
Rent: $3,150.00
Security Deposit: $3,150.00
Available: NOW
Term: 1 year lease
No Pets
No Smoking
551 Watson St, Monterey, CA 93940 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 900 sqft apartment in Old Town. More recently, it was listed as a rental in May 2026 with an asking price of $3,250 per month. That rental listing was removed on June 12, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $3,292/month.
Home Details for 551 Watson St
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Property Type / Style Property Type: Apartment |
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Lease Term: Contact For DetailsAvailable: now |
Comparable Sales for 551 Watson St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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1.72 | Apartment | $795,000 | 07/01/26 | 2 | 2 | 1,400 sqft | |
1.91 | Apartment | $1,040,555 | 07/23/26 | 1 | 1 | 728 sqft | |
2.02 | Apartment | $1,500,000 | 03/17/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,400 sqft | |
2.29 | Apartment | $2,700,000 | 07/20/26 | 4 | 3 | 2,634 sqft | |
4.45 | Apartment | $710,000 | 10/15/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,321 sqft | |
6.67 | Apartment | $1,182,500 | 10/10/25 | 2 | 2.5 | 2,247 sqft | |
6.97 | Apartment | $1,333,000 | 06/09/26 | 3 | 3 | 2,740 sqft | |
7.95 | Apartment | $567,000 | 08/10/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,252 sqft |
Home facts updated by county records
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Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$3,292/mo
Average rent
$3.05K
$175MoM
Available listings
117
Around this home
What Locals Say about Old Town
At least 20 Trulia users voted on each feature.
87 % Say it's dog friendly
86 % Say car is needed
86 % Say people would walk alone at night
80 % Say there are sidewalks
77 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
71 % Say there's wildlife
71 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
62 % Say there's holiday spirit
57 % Say yards are well-kept
55 % Say parking is easy
51 % Say neighbors are friendly
50 % Say streets are well-lit
48 % Say it's quiet
45 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
33 % Say kids play outside
30 % Say there are community events
Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
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Price and Tax history
| Date | Event | Price |
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Jun 12, 2026 Source: Zillow Rentals | ListingRemoved | $3,150 |
Jun 10, 2026 Source: Zillow Rentals | PriceChange | $3,150 Price decreased by 3% |
May 22, 2026 Source: Zillow Rentals | Listed For Rent | $3,250 |
Jul 3, 2024 Source: Zillow Rentals | ListingRemoved | |
Jun 20, 2024 Source: Zillow Rentals | PriceChange | $2,900 Price increased by 2% |
Jun 18, 2024 Source: Zillow Rentals | Listed For Rent | $2,850 |
Jan 6, 2024 Source: Zillow Rentals | ListingRemoved | |
Dec 22, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals | PriceChange | $2,600 Price decreased by 2% |
Dec 5, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals | PriceChange | $2,650 Price decreased by 2% |
Nov 16, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals | PriceChange | $2,700 Price decreased by 2% |
Nov 9, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals | PriceChange | $2,750 Price decreased by 2% |
Nov 3, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals | Listed For Rent | $2,800 |
Mar 10, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals | ListingRemoved | |
Feb 24, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals | Listed For Rent | $2,450 |
Feb 5, 2022 Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium_1 | ListingRemoved | |
Feb 3, 2022 Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium_1 | Listed For Rent | $2,250 |
Sep 16, 2020 Source: Agent Provided | ListingRemoved | $2,200 |
Jul 25, 2020 Source: Agent Provided | PriceChange | $2,200 Price decreased by 4% |
Jun 10, 2020 Source: Agent Provided | PriceChange | $2,300 Price decreased by 2% |
May 31, 2020 Source: Agent Provided | Listed For Rent | $2,350 |
Frequently asked questions about 551 Watson St
- Is Monterey a buyer's or seller's market?Monterey is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
- What's the median sale price in Monterey?The median sale price in Monterey is $1.1M.
- What do residents say about the Old Town neighborhood?Residents describe the Old Town neighborhood in Monterey, CA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Old Town, Monterey.
- What are the closest schools to 551 Watson St?The closest schools to 551 Watson St in Monterey, CA are Monte Vista (Elementary/Middle, rated 6/10), Monterey High School (rated 8/10).
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