Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
Madison, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Madison

$3,750/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Madison is $3,750 per month as of October 2026. This is 97% above the national average rent, or $1,850 more per month.

$1.88

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Madison

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Madison rentals at each price point

30%23%15%8%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Madison, CT

Average rent prices in Madison have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 Madison, CT

Rent prices in Madison vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Madison is $2,100, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Madison run $1,900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,175.

Listings

Studio

$1,340

No Change

67%

1 bedroom

$1,800

8%

17%

2 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

24%

3 bedroom

$3,200

No Change

20%

4 bedroom

$6,000

No Change

22%

Studio

Average rent

$1,340

Last year

67%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last year

24%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last year

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,000

Last year

22%

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

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

Madison

Median rent price$3,750
increased by97%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,000
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Madison, CT is 88% higher than the median rent in Clinton, CT.

Discover rentals in Madison, CT

37 Dudley Ln #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Madison

Residential Rental, Ranch,Cottage, Madison, CT

37 Dudley Ln #1, Madison, CT 06443

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

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.
75 Fairview Dr #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Madison

Charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch

75 Fairview Dr #NA, Madison, CT 06443

3 beds

2 baths

$3,400

Additional 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.
44 Horse Pond Rd - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Madison

44 Horse Pond Rd, Madison, CT 06443

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,500

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.
24 Hamilton Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Madison

Residential Rental, Ranch, Madison, CT

24 Hamilton Dr, Madison, CT 06443

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,500

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Madison, CT

Quick answers to common questions about the Madison rental market.

How much is rent in Madison?

The average rent in Madison is $3,750 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Madison?

Average rent prices in Madison have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Madison rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Madison is 97% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,850 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Madison?

To comfortably afford rent in Madison, you'd need to earn approximately $150,000/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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