The Waypointe
515 West Ave,
Norwalk, CT 06850
$2,494 - $6,048
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Norwalk, CT
What is the average rent in Norwalk, CT?
$2,523/month
Average Rent
787 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+3.4%
Increase in the Last Year
As of September 2025, the average rent in Norwalk, CT is $2,523 per month. This is 54% higher than the national average rent price of $1,639/month, making Norwalk one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Norwalk, you can expect to pay about $2,075 per month for a studio, $2,523 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,248 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,853 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Norwalk, CT?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.4%, which averages out to $87 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Norwalk?
Based on current rent prices, Spring Hill, Silvermine and Merritt are the most affordable neighborhoods in Norwalk.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Norwalk?
Based on current rent prices, Wall Street, The Green and South Main are the most expensive neighborhoods in Norwalk.
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Which Norwalk neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Norwalk with the most apartments available are Downtown Norwalk, West Avenue Corridor and SoNo .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Norwalk, CT?
Because the average rent in Norwalk is $2,523, you’ll want to make about $8,410 per month or $100,920 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 Norwalk, CT compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Norwalk, 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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One Bedroom
$1,873/month
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Two Bedroom
$2,299/month
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Three Bedroom
$3,078/month
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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 September 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.