Orchard Acres Apartments 0.1 mile from Campus
89 Cheney Dr,
Storrs, CT 06268
1 Bed | $1,750 - $1,850
Rental Market Trends in Storrs, CT
Updated August 2026
The average rent in Storrs, CT is $2,285/month.
Rent in Storrs is 37% higher than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.
$2,285/month
Average Rent
601 Sq Ft
Average Size
+5%
Change / Year
294
Available Apartments
Storrs rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Storrs average $2,129 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Storrs average $2,285 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Storrs average $3,521 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Storrs average $4,739 or more per month.
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How much has average rent changed in Storrs, CT?
In the past year, rent has increased by 5%, which averages out to $115 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
August 2026
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Rent Ranges in Storrs, CT
August 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
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0%
Below $700/month
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67%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
33%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Storrs, CT?
Because the average rent in Storrs is $2,285, you’ll want to make about $7,616 per month or $91,392 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 Storrs, CT compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Storrs, 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 Storrs?
The average rent in Storrs is $2,285 per month, which is 37.4% higher than the national average of $1,663.
What is the average rent for a house in Storrs?
The average rent for a house in Storrs, CT is $2,635 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Storrs?
Rents in Storrs, CT are increasing, with prices up 5.0% year-over-year and $115 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Storrs?
In Storrs, CT, 67% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/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 June 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.