Last updated on November 13, 2026

Average rent in
Derby, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Derby

$2,000/mo

increased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in Derby is $2,000 per month as of November 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $100 more per month.

$1.73

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Derby

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Derby 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

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

Rent trends in Derby, CT

Average rent prices in Derby have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 19% 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 Derby, CT

Rent prices in Derby vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Derby is $1,900, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Derby run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,100.

Listings

Studio

$1,475

13%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,750

12%

40%

2 bedroom

$2,375

3%

53%

3 bedroom

$3,100

No Change

41%

4 bedroom

$3,750

No Change

16%

Studio

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

40%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,375

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

53%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last year

41%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,750

Last year

16%

At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Derby, CT.

Apartments

Average rent

$1,900

Last year

33%

Condos

Average rent

$2,250

Houses

Average rent

$3,200

Last year

45%

Rooms

Average rent

$900

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

Compare median rent prices in Derby and Branford by all bedroom counts and property types.

Derby

Median rent price$2,000
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,240
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Derby, CT is 11% lower than the median rent in Branford, CT.

Discover rentals in Derby, CT

78 Hawkins St #1stFL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Derby

$2,000 - 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment In Derby

78 Hawkins St #1stFL, Derby, CT 06418

3 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Price dropped $300Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
251 Olivia St #1stFL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Derby

Residential Rental, Ranch, Derby, CT

251 Olivia St #1stFL, Derby, CT 06418

3 beds

1 bath

$2,000

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.
22 Hawthorne Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Derby

Residential Rental, Half Duplex, Derby, CT

22 Hawthorne Ave, Derby, CT 06418

5 beds

2 baths

$2,995

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.
59 Chapel St #B - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Derby

Residential Rental, Townhouse, Derby, CT

59 Chapel St #B, Derby, CT 06418

3 beds

2 baths

$3,000

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.
59 Chapel St #A - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Derby

Residential Rental, Townhouse, Derby, CT

59 Chapel St #A, Derby, CT 06418

3 beds

2 baths

$3,000

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.
50 Maple Ave ##1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Derby

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

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.
27 E 9th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Derby

Residential Rental, Apartment, Derby, CT

27 E 9th St #2, Derby, CT 06418

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

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.
Franklin School Lofts - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

Franklin School Lofts

50 Derby Ave, Derby, CT 06418

1 bed

1 bath

$1,500

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 Cottage St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Derby

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

Price dropped $150Fees 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.
40 Mclaughlin Ter - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Derby

Residential Rental, Half Duplex, Derby, CT

40 Mclaughlin Ter, Derby, CT 06418

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

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.
22 Hawthorne Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Derby

Residential Rental, Half Duplex, Derby, CT

22 Hawthorne Ave, Derby, CT 06418

5 beds

2 baths

$2,995

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.
251 Olivia St #1stFL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Derby

Residential Rental, Ranch, Derby, CT

251 Olivia St #1stFL, Derby, CT 06418

3 beds

1 bath

$2,000

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 Cottage St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Derby

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

Price dropped $150Fees 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.
78 Hawkins St #1stFL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Derby

$2,000 - 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment In Derby

78 Hawkins St #1stFL, Derby, CT 06418

3 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Price dropped $300Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
4 Oak St ##C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Derby

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

Price dropped $100Fees 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.
251 Olivia St #1stFL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Derby

Residential Rental, Ranch, Derby, CT

251 Olivia St #1stFL, Derby, CT 06418

3 beds

1 bath

$2,000

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 Derby, CT

Quick answers to common questions about the Derby rental market.

How much is rent in Derby?

The average rent in Derby is $2,000 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Derby?

Average rent prices in Derby have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 19% since last year.

How does Derby rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Derby is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Derby?

To comfortably afford rent in Derby, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/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).