Monthly Rent Report
Watts Rent Report — January 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 90059, Los Angeles, from 181 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Watts was $1,870 in January 2025, up 13.4% (+$221) from December 2024 and down 10.7% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,870 and $2,021. That puts Watts $280 below the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,150. The month's figures are based on 181 listings across 12 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2024 | Vs. January 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,050 | +$550 (+36.7%) | — | $2,050 – $2,050 | 15 |
| Studio | $2,050 | +$550 (+36.7%) | — | $2,050 – $2,050 | 1 |
| 1BR | $1,870 | +$221 (+13.4%) | −$225 (-10.7%) | $1,870 – $2,021 | 3 |
| 1BR | $2,100 | +$451 (+27.3%) | +$5 (+0.2%) | $1,870 – $2,172 | 21 |
| 2BR | $2,800 | +$600 (+27.3%) | $0 (0.0%) | $2,700 – $2,900 | 29 |
| 2BR | $2,800 | +$600 (+27.3%) | $0 (0.0%) | $2,700 – $2,900 | 29 |
| 3BR | $3,400 | −$100 (-2.9%) | +$355 (+11.7%) | $2,950 – $3,400 | 5 |
| 3BR | $3,300 | −$200 (-5.7%) | +$255 (+8.4%) | $2,975 – $3,650 | 47 |
| 4BR | $3,600 | −$485 (-11.9%) | +$345 (+10.6%) | $3,450 – $3,875 | 22 |
| 4BR | $2,995 | −$1,090 (-26.7%) | −$260 (-8.0%) | $2,995 – $2,995 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Watts vs. Los Angeles — January 2025
| Bedrooms | Watts Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,050 | $1,750 | +$300 (+17.1%) |
| Studio | $2,050 | $1,750 | +$300 (+17.1%) |
| 1BR | $1,870 | $2,150 | −$280 (-13.0%) |
| 1BR | $2,100 | $2,150 | −$50 (-2.3%) |
| 2BR | $2,800 | $2,895 | −$95 (-3.3%) |
| 2BR | $2,800 | $2,895 | −$95 (-3.3%) |
| 3BR | $3,400 | $4,076 | −$676 (-16.6%) |
| 3BR | $3,300 | $4,076 | −$776 (-19.0%) |
| 4BR | $3,600 | $5,175 | −$1,574 (-30.4%) |
| 4BR | $2,995 | $5,175 | −$2,179 (-42.1%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 142 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in January 2025.