Asking rents in ZIP 90002, Los Angeles, from 32 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Watts was $2,000 in February 2026, up 53.8% (+$700) from January 2026 and up 11.1% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,748 and $2,293. That puts Watts $95 below the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,095. The month's figures are based on 32 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,000 | $0 (0.0%) | −$145 (-12.7%) | $1,000 – $1,000 | 1 |
| 1BR | $2,000 | +$700 (+53.8%) | +$200 (+11.1%) | $1,748 – $2,293 | 7 |
| 2BR | $2,100 | $0 (0.0%) | −$450 (-17.6%) | $2,071 – $2,213 | 6 |
| 3BR | $2,950 | +$150 (+5.4%) | −$250 (-7.8%) | $2,796 – $3,146 | 6 |
| 4BR | $3,683 | $0 (0.0%) | −$117 (-3.1%) | $3,614 – $3,683 | 9 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Watts Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,000 | $1,750 | −$750 (-42.9%) |
| 1BR | $2,000 | $2,095 | −$95 (-4.5%) |
| 2BR | $2,100 | $2,775 | −$675 (-24.3%) |
| 3BR | $2,950 | $3,949 | −$999 (-25.3%) |
| 4BR | $3,683 | $4,388 | −$704 (-16.1%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 126 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in February 2026.