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Rental Market Trends in Waterbury, CT

What is the average rent in Waterbury, CT?

$1,163/month

Average Rent

717 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Waterbury, CT is $1,163 per month. This is 29% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Waterbury more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Waterbury, you can expect to pay about $943 per month for a studio, $1,163 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,495 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,746 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$943/month
447 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,163/month
717 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,495/month
952 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,746/month
990 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,674/month
1,406 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,425/month
1,663 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,640/month
1,676 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,777/month
1,364 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,980/month
1,149 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Waterbury, CT?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.3%, which averages out to $16 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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Rent Ranges in Waterbury, CT
Last Updated April 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Waterbury, CT
Percentage*
Rent Range
8% Below $700/month
40% $700 - $1,000/month
34% $1,001 - $1,500/month
19% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Waterbury?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Waterbury is the most affordable neighborhood in Waterbury.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Waterbury
$1,398/month
826 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Waterbury?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Waterbury is the most expensive neighborhood in Waterbury.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Waterbury
$1,398/month
826 Sq Ft

Which Waterbury neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Waterbury with the most apartments available is Downtown Waterbury .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Waterbury
$1,398/month
826 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Waterbury is $1,163, you’ll want to make about $3,876 per month or $46,512 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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Waterbury, CT

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Apartment Averages

Downtown Waterbury

Waterbury, CT

Downtown Waterbury

Waterbury, CT

Studio
$919/month
$919/month
One Bedroom
$1,050/month
$1,050/month
Two Bedroom
$1,284/month
$1,284/month
Three Bedroom
$1,351/month
$1,351/month
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$1,696 - $2,051 Total Monthly Price

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Lakeview

Lakeview

440 Meriden Rd,
Waterbury, CT 06705

$1,577 - $1,859 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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270 Spring St,
Naugatuck, CT 06770

$1,798 - $2,224 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds

Meridian Apartments

Meridian Apartments

143 Newbury St,
Waterbury, CT 06705

$1,455 - $1,675 Plus Fees

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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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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