What is the average apartment size in Watsonville?

The average size for a Watsonville, CA apartment is 664 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Watsonville?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Watsonville is $2,427 per month, a 5.06% increase from last year’s average of $2,310.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Watsonville?

In Watsonville, studios rent for $1,538 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,220 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,702 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Watsonville?

The typical apartment in Watsonville offers about 664 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Watsonville?

Studio apartments in Watsonville average 278 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 644 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 769 sq. ft.

Watsonville, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Watsonville?

The typical rent budget in Watsonville ranges from $2,501 to $3,000 per month, with 51% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Watsonville?

In Watsonville, 56% of households rent while 44% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Watsonville is $2,427, a 5.06% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,310.

Studio Apartments at $1,538 offer the most budget-friendly option with 278 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 644 square feet for $2,220, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,702 offer 769 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Watsonville, CA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,427	664 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,538	278 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,220	644 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,702	769 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Watsonville, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Watsonville, CA have increased by 5.06% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,310 to $2,427.

What's the typical rent budget in Watsonville, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Watsonville, CA (51%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Watsonville, CA?

8,610 or 56% of the households in Watsonville, CA are renter-occupied while 6,657 or 44% are owner-occupied.

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How Watsonville Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Watsonville	$2,427
Los Angeles	$2,765
East Bay	$2,670
San Francisco	$3,598
San Diego	$2,968
Oakland	$2,635
Long Beach	$2,670
Sacramento	$1,906
San Jose	$3,134
Fresno	$1,622
Tulare	$1,693
Sunnyvale	$3,447
Mountain View, CA	$3,776
Santa Clara, CA	$3,511
Palo Alto, CA	$3,100
Salinas, CA	$2,346
Campbell, CA	$2,897
Milpitas, CA	$3,153
Los Gatos, CA	$3,510
Santa Cruz, CA	$3,283
Gilroy, CA	$2,577

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Watsonville apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.