Average Rent in Derby, CT

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Current Versus Historical Derby, CT Rents

Derby rentals average $1,500 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,050 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,925, or roughly $23 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $78 (-6.12%) year-over-year from $1,278 to $1,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $192 (14.65%) year-over-year from $1,308 to $1,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $17 (0.88%) year-over-year from $1,883 to $1,900. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $100 (-4.26%) year-over-year from $2,350 to $2,250. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $50 (1.67%) year-over-year from $3,000 to $3,050. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.12% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.33% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.14% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.57% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$28.74	$1,500	$1,308 (14.65%)	$1,166 (28.66%)
2 BR	$21.09	$1,900	$1,883 (0.88%)	$1,642 (15.74%)
3 BR	$23.25	$2,250	$2,350 (-4.26%)	$1,938 (16.08%)
4+ BR	$32.00	$3,050	$3,000 (1.67%)	$4,100 (-25.61%)

Historical Rents in Derby, CT

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Top Cities Near Derby

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Derby. The average rent in Derby is currently $2,250 per month. Our records show that West Haven, CT, with an average rent of $2,000, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Derby, CT is Shelton, CT. Monthly rents here are on average $2,500 per month.

Let's compare Derby, CT's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 19.17% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Derby, CT are about 17.11% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 23.89% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Derby, CT in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
West Haven, CT	$1,650	$1,575	$2,000	$2,000
Shelton, CT	$1,550	$2,000	$2,450	$2,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Derby

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Derby

There are a total of 2 counties located by Derby, CT. Some of these counties include West Haven, CT and Shelton, CT. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,250. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is West Haven, CT. Its average rent per month is $2,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,500, Shelton, CT is the most expensive county by Derby, CT.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Derby, CT is 19.17% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Derby, CT is 17.11% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
West Haven, CT	$1,650	$1,575	$2,000	$2,000
Shelton, CT	$1,550	$2,000	$2,450	$2,500

Top Zipcodes Near Derby

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - Derby Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Derby, CT?

The average monthly rental price for Derby, CT apartments for rent is approximately $1,925. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Derby, CT rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Derby, CT.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Derby, CT?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,500 and an average price per square feet of $28.74. There are a total of 4 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Derby.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Derby, CT?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,900 and an average price per square feet of $21.09. There are a total of 12 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Derby.

How have rent prices in Derby, CT changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Derby, CT can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.06%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Derby, CT?

A reasonable rent price in Derby, CT is around $1,540/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.