Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Danbury, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Danbury

$2,400/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Danbury is $2,400 per month as of September 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $500 more per month.

$2.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Danbury

38

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $2,292, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Danbury run $2,125 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,345.

Listings

Studio

$2,045

5%

7%

1 bedroom

$2,200

1%

22%

2 bedroom

$2,500

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,900

3%

2%

4 bedroom

$6,500

30%

190%

Studio

Average rent

$2,045

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

22%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,500

Last 30 days

30%

Last year

190%

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$2,400
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,370
increased by25%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Danbury, CT is 1% higher than the median rent in Bethel, CT.

Discover rentals in Danbury, CT

69 Carol St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Danbury

Residential Rental, Ranch, Danbury, CT

69 Carol St, Danbury, CT 06810

3 beds

2 baths

$1,800

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
Two Bedroom Townhouses in Quiet Setting - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

Two Bedroom Townhouses in Quiet Setting

124 Coalpit Hill Rd, Danbury, CT 06810

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850–$2,175

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
10 Balmforth Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

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.
7 Padanaram Rd #C53 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Condo for rent in Danbury

Residential Rental, Apartment, 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.

Stay up to date with rental market insights

Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.

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 $2,400 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Danbury?

Average rent prices in Danbury have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Danbury rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Danbury is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 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 $96,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

January offers the lowest rents in Danbury, with approximately a 10% difference compared to July's peak pricing. Considering a January move might result in lower prices compared to summer months.

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).

Apartments for rent in Belleville