Rent in Watson, AL
A 2-bedroom in Watson, AL (ZIP 35181) typically rents for about $1,350 a month, with a range of $1,350–$1,375. Owner-occupied homes in Jefferson County pay about 0.59% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,160 | $1,160–$1,177 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,240 | $1,240–$1,263 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,350 | $1,350–$1,375 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,700 | $1,700–$1,727 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,910 | $1,910–$1,941 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Watson ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Watson, AL?
- About $1,350 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,350–$1,375. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Watson, AL?
- About $1,240 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,240–$1,263. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Watson, AL?
- About $1,700 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,700–$1,727. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Watson, AL?
- About $1,160 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,160–$1,177. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Watson, AL?
- About $1,910 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,910–$1,941. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Watson, AL?
- Owner-occupied homes in Jefferson County pay a typical 0.59% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Watson rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).