Watsonville, CA rental market

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Last updated September 22, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Watsonville, CA is $3,650.

Average rent

$3,650

Month-over-month change

+$55

Year-over-year change

+$271

Available rentals

72

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,350 to $6,000.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,3002
$1,4001
$1,5001
$1,6002
$1,7001
$1,9001
$2,0002
$2,1002
$2,6003
$2,7001
$2,8005
$2,9003
$3,0002
$3,1006
$3,2004
$3,3002
$3,4004
$3,5007
$3,6003
$3,7003
$3,8002
$3,9003
$4,0006
$4,1005
$4,2006
$4,3009
$4,4003
$4,5004
$4,6002
$4,7001
$4,8001
$4,9001
$5,000+3

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $271 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$2,950$3,200
Feb$3,225$3,295
Mar$3,300$3,200
Apr$3,300$3,350
May$3,050$3,200
Jun$3,200$3,200
Jul$3,085$3,140
Aug$3,300$3,500
Sep$3,350$3,595
Oct$3,300No data
Nov$3,250No data
Dec$3,150No data

Market temperature

The Watsonville, CA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Watsonville, CA is 83% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Watsonville, CA?

The average rent in Watsonville, CA is $3,650.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Watsonville, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Watsonville, CA is $2,133 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Watsonville, CA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Watsonville, CA is $2,100 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Watsonville, CA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Watsonville, CA is $3,195 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Watsonville, CA?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Watsonville, CA is $4,100 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Watsonville, CA?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Watsonville, CA is $4,493 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Watsonville, CA?

Houses in Watsonville, CA rent between $1,350 - $6,000 with an average rent of $3,650.

8. How has the rent in Watsonville, CA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Watsonville, CA increased by $271

9. How much has the rent in Watsonville, CA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Watsonville, CA increased by $55

10. How many available rentals are there in Watsonville, CA?

There are currently 72 rentals available in Watsonville, CA.

11. How do rent prices in Watsonville, CA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Watsonville, CA is $3,650 — 82.5% higher the national average of $2,000.

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