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Waterford, CT Area Guide

This classically New England town provides incredible views of the Atlantic

Suburban Ocean Laidback Nature Boating

The homes, apartments, and overall atmosphere of Waterford are undeniably New England. The town’s proximity to the Long Island Sound mean there’s an emphasis on seafood and coastal living, especially in the summer. New London shares a border on the east, and Waterford itself is less than an hour from both New Haven and Providence.

Residents enjoy a vibrant landscape of lush foliage and trees, and there’s an incredible variety of local eateries in Central Waterford. The emphasis on greenery doesn’t stop at the water. There’s a number of parks that are perfect for renters and their canine friends, and Harkness Memorial State Park if you’re looking to take a longer hike.

Besides the easy access to the water, renting an apartment in Waterford also puts you close to the incredible character of New England. With I-95 and I-395 nearby, you can explore the rest of the region easily.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Waterford, CT is $1,406 for one bedroom, and $2,184 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Waterford has increased by 1.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,406/month
826 Sq Ft
House
$2,901/month
1,531 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,749/month
1,524 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Waterford, CT is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

36 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

36 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Clark Lane Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Dual Language & Arts Magnet Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

148 Students

Waterford High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Fort Trumbull State Park
  • Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut
  • Fort Griswold State Park
  • Connecticut College Arboretum
  • McCook Point Park & Beach

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Methodology

† 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 2026.