Last updated on June 27, 2026

Average rent in
Derby, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Derby

$2,225/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Derby is $2,225 per month as of June 2026. This is 14% above the national average rent, or $275 more per month.

$1.90

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Derby

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Derby rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $2,300, whereas a house costs $2,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Derby run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.

Listings

Studio

$1,592

3%

38%

1 bedroom

$1,750

7%

28%

2 bedroom

$2,125

19%

24%

3 bedroom

$2,400

1%

14%

4 bedroom

$3,495

4%

29%

Studio

Average rent

$1,592

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

38%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

28%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,125

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

24%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,495

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

29%

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$2,225
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by28%

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

210 Derby AvenueApt C #210C - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

Apartment for rent in Derby

210 Derby Avenue - 210C

210 Derby AvenueApt C #210C, Derby, CT 06418

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

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

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

39 Bank St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

39 Bank St

39 Bank St, Derby, CT 06418

3–4 beds

1–2 baths

$2,000–$2,600

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

Apartment for rent

168 Minerva St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Derby

3 beds

1 bath

$2,300

$2,100

Price drop

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 15

44 Gilbert St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Derby

APARTMENT - Derby, CT

44 Gilbert St, Derby, CT 06418

5 beds

1 bath

$2,500

$2,300

Price drop

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

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,225 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Derby?

Average rent prices in Derby have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Derby rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Derby is 14% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $275 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 $89,000/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).

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