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Rental Market Trends in Wallingford, CT

What is the average rent in Wallingford, CT?

$1,567/month

Average Rent

663 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of May 2026, the average rent in Wallingford, CT is $1,567 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,642/month, which means Wallingford rent prices are 5% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Wallingford, you can expect to pay about $1,488 per month for a studio, $1,567 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,996 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,003 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,488/month
564 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,567/month
663 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,996/month
1,007 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,003/month
1,078 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Wallingford, CT?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.3%, which averages out to $36 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 May 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Wallingford, CT
Last Updated May 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Wallingford, CT
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
20% $1,001 - $1,500/month
50% $1,501 - $2,000/month
30% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Wallingford is $1,567, you’ll want to make about $5,223 per month or $62,676 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.

City

Wallingford, CT

91 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Wallingford, CT compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment communities in Wallingford we think you'll love

Southwind Apartments

Southwind Apartments

181 Southwind Dr,
Wallingford, CT 06492

$1,395 - $2,195 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

Parker Place

Parker Place

53 Parker St,
Wallingford, CT 06492

$1,350 - $2,500 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

The Archway

The Archway

441-447 Washington Ave,
North Haven, CT 06473

$1,800 - $2,700 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

410 Wave

410 Wave

410 Washington Ave,
North Haven, CT 06473

$1,800 - $2,700 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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United States Connecticut Wallingford Rental Trends

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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