Asking rents in ZIP 90059, Los Angeles, from 19 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Watts was $1,490 in January 2026, down 20.4% (−$382) from December 2025 and down 20.3% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,490 and $1,670. That puts Watts $560 below the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,050. The month's figures are based on 19 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,600 | +$213 (+15.3%) | −$450 (-22.0%) | $1,600 – $1,825 | 3 |
| 1BR | $1,490 | −$382 (-20.4%) | −$380 (-20.3%) | $1,490 – $1,670 | 3 |
| 2BR | $2,061 | −$339 (-14.1%) | −$739 (-26.4%) | $2,061 – $2,061 | 1 |
| 3BR | $2,850 | −$1,150 (-28.7%) | −$550 (-16.2%) | $2,825 – $3,075 | 3 |
| 4BR | $3,600 | −$322 (-8.2%) | $0 (0.0%) | $3,450 – $3,798 | 3 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Watts Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,600 | $1,750 | −$150 (-8.6%) |
| 1BR | $1,490 | $2,050 | −$560 (-27.3%) |
| 2BR | $2,061 | $2,700 | −$639 (-23.7%) |
| 3BR | $2,850 | $3,880 | −$1,029 (-26.5%) |
| 4BR | $3,600 | $4,588 | −$987 (-21.5%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 140 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in January 2026.