Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
Madison, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Madison

$3,800/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Madison is $3,800 per month as of September 2026. This is 100% above the national average rent, or $1,900 more per month.

$1.92

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Madison

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Madison rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $1,947, whereas a house costs $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Madison run $1,900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $7,000.

Listings

Studio

$800

No Change

72%

1 bedroom

$1,700

26%

17%

2 bedroom

$2,950

8%

7%

3 bedroom

$3,600

37%

20%

4 bedroom

$4,500

2%

24%

Studio

Average rent

$800

Last year

72%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

26%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

37%

Last year

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

24%

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$3,800
increased by100%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,199
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Madison, CT is 73% higher than the median rent in Clinton, CT.

Discover rentals in Madison, CT

267 Warpas Rd #NA - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Madison

3 beds

1 bath

$2,995

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

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
8 Genesee Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Madison

Residential Rental, Colonial, Madison, CT

8 Genesee Ln, Madison, CT 06443

4 beds

3.5 baths

$3,750

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
1281 Durham Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Madison

4 beds

2 baths

$3,750

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

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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 $3,800 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Madison?

Average rent prices in Madison have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Madison rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Madison is 100% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,900 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 $152,000/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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