Southwind Apartments
181 Southwind Dr,
Wallingford, CT 06492
Studio - 2 Beds | $1,545 - $2,345
Rental Market Trends in Wallingford, CT
What is the average rent in Wallingford, CT?
$1,592/month
Average Rent
663 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.7%
Increase in the Last Year
Wallingford, CT Rental Market Overview
The average rent in Wallingford, CT is $1,592 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,662/month, which means Wallingford rent prices are 4% lower than the national average.
- Studio apartments in Wallingford average $1,503 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Wallingford average $1,592 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Wallingford average $1,928 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Wallingford average $2,503 or more per month.
Data Updated: July 1, 2026
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How much has average rent changed in Wallingford, CT?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.7%, which averages out to $27 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated July 2026
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Rent Ranges in Wallingford, CT
Last Updated July 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
9%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
73%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
18%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Wallingford, CT?
Because the average rent in Wallingford is $1,592, you’ll want to make about $5,306 per month or $63,672 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 Wallingford, CT compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Wallingford, 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 Wallingford?
The average rent in Wallingford is $1,592 per month, which is 4.2% lower than the national average of $1,662.
Are rents going up or down in Wallingford?
Rents in Wallingford, CT are increasing, with prices up 1.7% year-over-year and $27 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Wallingford?
In Wallingford, CT, 73% 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.