Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Danbury, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Danbury

$2,342/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Danbury is $2,342 per month as of July 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $412 more per month.

$2.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Danbury

40

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Danbury rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Danbury, CT

Average rent prices in Danbury have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 Danbury, CT

Rent prices in Danbury vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Danbury is $2,245, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Danbury run $2,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,475.

Listings

Studio

$1,995

5%

No Change

1 bedroom

$2,150

3%

14%

2 bedroom

$2,475

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,975

17%

3%

4 bedroom

$6,500

4%

85%

Studio

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,475

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,975

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

85%

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

Compare median rent prices in Danbury and Bethel by all bedroom counts and property types.

Danbury

Median rent price$2,342
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,650
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Danbury, CT is 12% lower than the median rent in Bethel, CT.

Discover rentals in Danbury, CT

Two Bedroom Townhouses in Quiet Setting - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

Two Bedroom Townhouses in Quiet Setting

124 Coalpit Hill Rd, Danbury, CT 06810

2 beds

1 bath

$1,925–$2,040

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

Apartment for rent

10 Balmforth Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.2

Very good

10 Balmforth Avenue

10 Balmforth Ave, Danbury, CT 06810

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

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

Apartment for rent

7 Padanaram Rd #C53 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Danbury

CONDOS - Danbury, CT

7 Padanaram Rd #C53, Danbury, CT 06811

2 beds

1 bath

$2,050

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

Apartment for rent

18 Fairview Dr #3 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Condo for rent in Danbury

CONDOS - Danbury, CT

18 Fairview Dr #3, Danbury, CT 06810

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

$2,100

Price drop

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

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Danbury, CT

Quick answers to common questions about the Danbury rental market.

How much is rent in Danbury?

The average rent in Danbury is $2,342 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Danbury?

Average rent prices in Danbury have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Danbury rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Danbury is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $412 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Danbury?

To comfortably afford rent in Danbury, you'd need to earn approximately $94,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Danbury average around $2,110/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,550/month.

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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