Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Danbury, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Danbury

$2,500/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Danbury is $2,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.

$2.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Danbury

45

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 2% 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 Danbury, CT

Rent prices in Danbury vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Danbury is $2,297, whereas a house costs $3,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Danbury run $2,309 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,395.

Listings

Studio

$1,910

15%

7%

1 bedroom

$2,021

1%

6%

2 bedroom

$2,600

8%

3%

3 bedroom

$3,000

10%

No Change

4 bedroom

$6,500

No Change

18%

Studio

Average rent

$1,910

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,021

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,500

Last year

18%

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$2,500
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,754
increased by45%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Danbury, CT is 9% lower than the median rent in Bethel, CT.

Discover rentals in Danbury, CT

69 Carol St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Danbury

Residential Rental, Ranch, Danbury, CT

69 Carol St, Danbury, CT 06810

3 beds

2 baths

$1,650

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Two Bedroom Townhouses in Quiet Setting - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Two Bedroom Townhouses in Quiet Setting

124 Coalpit Hill Rd, Danbury, CT 06810

2 beds

1 bath

$2,025–$2,040

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
7 Padanaram Rd #C53 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Danbury

Residential Rental, Apartment, Danbury, CT

7 Padanaram Rd #C53, Danbury, CT 06811

2 beds

1 bath

$2,050

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $2,500 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Danbury?

Average rent prices in Danbury have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Danbury rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Danbury is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 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 $100,000/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).

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