Barton Commons
34 East St,
New Milford, CT 06776
1 Bed | $1,775
Rental Market Trends in New Milford, CT
Updated September 2026
The average rent in New Milford, CT is $1,919/month.
Rent in New Milford is 15% higher than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.
$1,919/month
Average Rent
650 Sq Ft
Average Size
+6.8%
Change / Year
38
Available Apartments
New Milford rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in New Milford average $869 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in New Milford average $1,919 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in New Milford average $1,814 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in New Milford average or more per month.
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How much has average rent changed in New Milford, CT?
In the past year, rent has increased by 6.8%, which averages out to $131 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
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Rent Ranges in New Milford, CT
September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
57%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
14%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
29%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in New Milford, CT?
Because the average rent in New Milford is $1,919, you’ll want to make about $6,396 per month or $76,752 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.
How does New Milford, CT compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare New Milford, CT to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in New Milford?
The average rent in New Milford is $1,919 per month, which is 15.3% higher than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in New Milford?
The average rent for a house in New Milford, CT is $3,280 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in New Milford?
The average rent for a condo in New Milford, CT is $1,577 per month.
Are rents going up or down in New Milford?
Rents in New Milford, CT are increasing, with prices up 6.8% year-over-year and $131 more per month.
What rent range is most common in New Milford?
In New Milford, CT, 57% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.