Paloma Del Mar - Senior Community 55+
2030 Pajaro Ln,
Freedom, CA 95019
$1,700 - $2,024 | 1-2 Beds
Watsonville, the self-described “Artichoke Capital of the World,” sits 23 miles southeast of Santa Cruz, California. Watsonville is primarily an agricultural community with about 80 percent of its residents involved in farming. Life tends to move at a slow, relaxed pace in this small town just inland of Monterey Bay. With both Monterey and Santa Cruz within an easy drive, families love Watsonville for its laid-back vibe, reasonable cost of living, and convenient commutes. However, a diverse rental market and charming mix of suburban and urban convenience mean there’s something here for every renter.
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Watsonville, CA is $1,498 for a studio, $1,694 for one bedroom, $2,120 for two bedrooms, and $2,191 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Watsonville has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Somewhat Walkable
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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Some Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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455 Students
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507 Students
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456 Students
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447 Students
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619 Students
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438 Students
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608 Students
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440 Students
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552 Students
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.