Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
Cheshire, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Cheshire

$2,267/mo

decreased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cheshire is $2,267 per month as of September 2026. This is 19% above the national average rent, or $367 more per month.

$1.86

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cheshire

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cheshire rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Cheshire, CT

Average rent prices in Cheshire have decreased by 28% over the last month and have decreased by 18% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Cheshire, CT

Rent prices in Cheshire vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cheshire is $2,168, whereas a house costs $3,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Cheshire run $1,595 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,525

7%

-

1 bedroom

$1,770

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$2,300

9%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,200

8%

31%

4 bedroom

$3,445

4%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,525

Last 30 days

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,770

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

31%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,445

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Cheshire, CT, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Cheshire, CT compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Cheshire and Ansonia by all bedroom counts and property types.

Cheshire

Median rent price$2,267
increased by19%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,950
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cheshire, CT is 16% higher than the median rent in Ansonia, CT.

Discover rentals in Cheshire, CT

368 Highland Avenue #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cheshire

2 beds

1 bath

$1,775

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
250 Robin Ln #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Cheshire

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.
164 S Brooksvale Rd - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Cheshire

3 beds

1 bath

$2,800

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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Frequently asked questions for Cheshire, CT

Quick answers to common questions about the Cheshire rental market.

How much is rent in Cheshire?

The average rent in Cheshire is $2,267 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cheshire?

Average rent prices in Cheshire have decreased by 28% over the last month and have decreased by 18% since last year.

How does Cheshire rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cheshire is 19% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $367 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Cheshire?

To comfortably afford rent in Cheshire, you'd need to earn approximately $91,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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