Last updated on October 1, 2026

Average rent in
East Lyme, CT

Median rent

Median rent in East Lyme

$1,847/mo

decreased by30%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Lyme is $1,847 per month as of September 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $52 less per month.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Lyme

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Lyme rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

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

Rent trends in East Lyme, CT

Average rent prices in East Lyme have decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 30% 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 East Lyme, CT

Rent prices in East Lyme vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in East Lyme is $1,587, whereas a house costs $2,975. 1-bedroom apartments in East Lyme run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

1%

-

1 bedroom

$1,550

1%

-

2 bedroom

$2,000

11%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,000

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$3,500

No Change

47%

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last year

47%

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

Compare median rent prices in East Lyme and Clinton by all bedroom counts and property types.

East Lyme

Median rent price$1,847
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,099
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Lyme, CT is 12% lower than the median rent in Clinton, CT.

Discover rentals in East Lyme, CT

231 Boston Post Rd #31 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in East Lyme

Residential Rental, Townhouse, East Lyme, CT

231 Boston Post Rd #31, East Lyme, CT 06333

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,000

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

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Frequently asked questions for East Lyme, CT

Quick answers to common questions about the East Lyme rental market.

How much is rent in East Lyme?

The average rent in East Lyme is $1,847 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Lyme?

Average rent prices in East Lyme have decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 30% since last year.

How does East Lyme rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Lyme is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $52 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in East Lyme?

To comfortably afford rent in East Lyme, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/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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