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Rental Market Trends in Derby, CT

What is the average rent in Derby, CT?

$1,474/month

Average Rent

661 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Derby, CT is $1,474 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,624/month, which means Derby rent prices are 9% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Derby, you can expect to pay about $1,523 per month for a studio, $1,474 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,397 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $932 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,523/month
542 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,474/month
661 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,397/month
353 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$932/month
0 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,200/month
1,162 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Derby, CT?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.6%, which averages out to $23 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
Legend
2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Derby, CT
Last Updated January 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Derby, CT
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
33% $700 - $1,000/month
33% $1,001 - $1,500/month
17% $1,501 - $2,000/month
17% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Derby, CT?

Because the average rent in Derby is $1,474, you’ll want to make about $4,913 per month or $58,956 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Derby, CT

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Cedar Village at Minerva Square

Cedar Village at Minerva Square

67-71 Minerva St,
Derby, CT 06418

$1,420 - $1,875 Plus Fees

Studio - 1 Bed

Bridge Street Commons

Bridge Street Commons

50 Bridge St,
Shelton, CT 06484

$1,630 - $2,530 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

Merion Riverwalk Apartment Homes

Merion Riverwalk Apartment Homes

185 Canal St,
Shelton, CT 06484

$2,090 - $5,483 Plus Fees

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502 on Howe

502 on Howe

502 Howe Ave,
Shelton, CT 06484

$1,400 - $1,950 Plus Fees

Studio - 1 Bed | 12 Month Lease

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United States Connecticut Derby Rental Trends

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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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