Last updated on May 16, 2026

Average rent in
East Lyme, CT

Median rent

Median rent in East Lyme

$2,225/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Lyme is $2,225 per month as of May 2026. This is 14% above the national average rent, or $276 more per month.

$2.05

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Lyme

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Lyme 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

Rent trends in East Lyme, CT

Average rent prices in East Lyme have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $1,885, whereas a house costs $3,150. 1-bedroom apartments in East Lyme run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

1%

-

1 bedroom

$1,595

1%

19%

2 bedroom

$2,000

No Change

16%

3 bedroom

$3,000

No Change

42%

4 bedroom

$4,150

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last year

42%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,150

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$2,225
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,950

Equal to the the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Lyme, CT is 14% higher than the median rent in Clinton, CT.

Discover rentals in East Lyme, CT

3 Islanda Ct #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in East Lyme

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

House for rent

Available Jun 15

15 Brookfield Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in East Lyme

SINGLE_FAMILY - East Lyme, CT

15 Brookfield Dr, East Lyme, CT 06333

4 beds

3 baths

$3,300

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

House for rent

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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 $2,225 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Lyme?

Average rent prices in East Lyme have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does East Lyme rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Lyme is 14% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $276 more 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 $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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