Average Rent in Waterbury, CT

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Current Versus Historical Waterbury, CT Rents

Waterbury rentals average $1,100 for a studio rental to $2,125 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,725, or roughly $19 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $17 (1.54%) year-over-year from $1,083 to $1,100. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $33 (-2.70%) year-over-year from $1,233 to $1,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $63 (3.97%) year-over-year from $1,575 to $1,638. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $125 (6.76%) year-over-year from $1,850 to $1,975. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $258 (-10.95%) year-over-year from $2,358 to $2,100. 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 8.01% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.70% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.24% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.05% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.61% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$22.00	$1,100	$1,083 (1.54%)	$1,178 (-6.58%)
1 BR	$22.20	$1,200	$1,233 (-2.70%)	$1,117 (7.46%)
2 BR	$18.90	$1,638	$1,575 (3.97%)	$1,375 (19.09%)
3 BR	$19.67	$1,975	$1,850 (6.76%)	$1,600 (23.44%)
4+ BR	$16.30	$2,100	$2,358 (-10.95%)	$1,892 (11.01%)

Historical Rents in Waterbury, CT

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Top Cities Near Waterbury

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Waterbury. The average rent in Waterbury is currently $1,800 per month. Our records show that Bristol, CT, with an average rent of $1,800, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Waterbury, CT is Bristol, CT. Monthly rents here are on average $1,800 per month.

Let's compare Waterbury, CT's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Waterbury, CT is 9.09% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 6.04% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Waterbury, CT are about 6.87% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 6.33% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Waterbury, CT in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Bristol, CT	$1,000	$1,273	$1,750	$1,800

Top Neighborhoods Near Waterbury

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Waterbury

There are a total of 3 counties located by Waterbury, CT. Some of these counties include Waterbury, CT, Bristol, CT, and Hamden, CT. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,800. That's roughly around $20 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Waterbury, CT. Its average rent per month is $1,725. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,250, Hamden, CT is the most expensive county by Waterbury, CT.

Typically, rent for studios in Waterbury, CT is 9.09% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Waterbury, CT is 6.04% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Waterbury, CT is 6.87% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Waterbury, CT	$1,100	$1,200	$1,638	$1,725
Bristol, CT	$1,000	$1,273	$1,750	$1,800
Hamden, CT	$650	$1,700	$2,100	$2,250

Top Zipcodes Near Waterbury

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Waterbury, CT. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,800.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $500. That's at least $2 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Waterbury, CT is $1,261 per month. Or in other words, $17 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,725 per month. Which comes out to $19 per sqft. The following table includes the top 2 zipcodes in Waterbury, CT. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
06708, Waterbury, CT	N/A	$1,250	$1,700	$1,800
06010, Bristol, CT	$1,000	$1,273	$1,750	$1,800

Frequently Asked Questions - Waterbury Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Waterbury, CT?

The average monthly rental price for Waterbury, CT apartments for rent is approximately $1,725. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Waterbury, 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 Waterbury, CT.

How much is a studio apartment in Waterbury, CT?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,100 and an average price per square feet of $22.00. There are a total of 5 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Waterbury.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $22.20. There are a total of 35 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Waterbury.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,638 and an average price per square feet of $18.90. There are a total of 74 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Waterbury.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Waterbury, CT can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Waterbury, CT?

A reasonable rent price in Waterbury, CT is around $1,380/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.