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Rental Market Trends in Norwalk, CT

What is the average rent in Norwalk, CT?

$2,499/month

Average Rent

777 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Norwalk, CT is $2,499 per month. This is 52% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $2,134 per month for a studio, $2,499 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,237 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,992 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,134/month
563 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,499/month
777 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,237/month
1,138 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,992/month
1,271 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,328/month
651 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,447/month
1,233 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$9,869/month
1,634 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$15,157/month
3,085 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,450/month
774 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,245/month
1,058 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Norwalk, CT?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.4%, which averages out to $9 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 April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Norwalk, CT
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Norwalk, CT
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
2% $700 - $1,000/month
8% $1,001 - $1,500/month
14% $1,501 - $2,000/month
76% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Norwalk?

Based on current rent prices, Brookside, Merritt and Silvermine are the most affordable neighborhoods in Norwalk.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Brookside
$2,432/month
758 Sq Ft
Merritt
$2,436/month
813 Sq Ft
Silvermine
$2,444/month
808 Sq Ft
Golden Hill
$2,458/month
741 Sq Ft
East Norwalk
$2,645/month
834 Sq Ft
SoNo
$2,712/month
775 Sq Ft
Strawberry Hill
$2,720/month
858 Sq Ft
Wolfpit
$2,727/month
789 Sq Ft
South Main
$2,746/month
759 Sq Ft
The Green
$2,782/month
833 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Norwalk?

Based on current rent prices, West Avenue Corridor, Spring Hill and Downtown Norwalk are the most expensive neighborhoods in Norwalk.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Avenue Corridor
$3,022/month
857 Sq Ft
Spring Hill
$2,993/month
747 Sq Ft
Downtown Norwalk
$2,973/month
852 Sq Ft
Wall Street
$2,803/month
831 Sq Ft
The Green
$2,782/month
833 Sq Ft
South Main
$2,746/month
759 Sq Ft
Wolfpit
$2,727/month
789 Sq Ft
Strawberry Hill
$2,720/month
858 Sq Ft
SoNo
$2,712/month
775 Sq Ft
East Norwalk
$2,645/month
834 Sq Ft

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 .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Norwalk
$2,973/month
852 Sq Ft
West Avenue Corridor
$3,022/month
857 Sq Ft
SoNo
$2,712/month
775 Sq Ft
Spring Hill
$2,993/month
747 Sq Ft
South Main
$2,746/month
759 Sq Ft
East Norwalk
$2,645/month
834 Sq Ft
Merritt
$2,436/month
813 Sq Ft
Silvermine
$2,444/month
808 Sq Ft
Strawberry Hill
$2,720/month
858 Sq Ft
The Green
$2,782/month
833 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Norwalk is $2,499, you’ll want to make about $8,330 per month or $99,960 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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Apartment Averages

Brookside

Norwalk, CT

West Avenue Corridor

Norwalk, CT

Studio
$1,324/month
-
One Bedroom
$1,955/month
-
Two Bedroom
$2,207/month
-
Three Bedroom
$2,747/month
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The Confluence at Norwalk

The Confluence at Norwalk

26-26 Belden Ave,
Norwalk, CT 06850

$2,436 - $4,741 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

The Waypointe

The Waypointe

515 West Ave,
Norwalk, CT 06850

$2,640 - $4,820 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

The Curb

The Curb

150 Glover Ave,
Norwalk, CT 06850

$2,020 - $3,720 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

Piper

Piper

467 West Ave,
Norwalk, CT 06850

$2,682 - $6,917 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

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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.

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.

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