Last updated on June 18, 2026

Average rent in
Madison, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Madison

$5,000/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Madison is $5,000 per month as of June 2026. This is 156% above the national average rent, or $3,050 more per month.

$2.44

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Madison

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased 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 $1,700, whereas a house costs $5,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Madison run $1,670 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,895.

Listings

Studio

$1,472

No Change

61%

1 bedroom

$1,670

9%

19%

2 bedroom

$2,300

22%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,500

3%

67%

4 bedroom

$6,000

6%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$1,472

Last year

61%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,670

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

22%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

67%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,000

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

18%

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$5,000
increased by156%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,950

Equal to the the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Madison, CT is 156% higher than the median rent in Clinton, CT.

Discover rentals in Madison, CT

55 Overshores W - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Madison

SINGLE_FAMILY - Madison, CT

55 Overshores W, Madison, CT 06443

2 beds

2 baths

$2,400

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

House for rent

33 Grove Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Madison

SINGLE_FAMILY - Madison, CT

33 Grove Ave, Madison, CT 06443

4 beds

3 baths

$2,500

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

House for rent

52 Overshores E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Madison

SINGLE_FAMILY - Madison, CT

52 Overshores E, Madison, CT 06443

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,900

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

House for rent

32 Bassett Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Madison

SINGLE_FAMILY - Madison, CT

32 Bassett Ln, Madison, CT 06443

4 beds

2 baths

$3,400

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

House for rent

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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 $5,000 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Madison?

Average rent prices in Madison have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

How does Madison rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Madison is 156% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,050 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 $200,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Madison?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Madison, CT is $2,455, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $2,965.

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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