Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Colchester, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Colchester

$1,900/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Colchester is $1,900 per month as of June 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.

$2.03

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Colchester

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Colchester rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Colchester, CT, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Colchester, CT

Average rent prices in Colchester have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 Colchester, CT

Rent prices in Colchester vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Colchester is $1,875, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Colchester run $1,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,645

38%

-

2 bedroom

$1,900

8%

16%

3 bedroom

$2,313

No Change

7%

4 bedroom

$3,650

20%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,645

Last 30 days

38%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,313

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,650

Last 30 days

20%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Colchester, 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 Colchester, CT compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Colchester and Coventry by all bedroom counts and property types.

Colchester

Median rent price$1,900
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,900
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Colchester, CT is equal to the median rent in Coventry, CT.

Discover rentals in Colchester, CT

Meadowbrook Landing - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

Meadowbrook Landing

203 Amston Rd, Colchester, CT 06415

2–3 beds

2 baths

$2,600–$2,900

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Colchester, CT

Quick answers to common questions about the Colchester rental market.

How much is rent in Colchester?

The average rent in Colchester is $1,900 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Colchester?

Average rent prices in Colchester have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Colchester rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Colchester is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Colchester?

To comfortably afford rent in Colchester, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Colchester?

Colchester offers good options for pet owners, with 67% of rental listings welcoming pets. All of these pet-friendly properties specifically allow dogs, making it easier for dog owners to find suitable housing in the area.

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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