Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Wesleyan University, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Wallingford

$1,732/mo

decreased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wallingford is $1,732 per month as of September 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $168 less per month.

$1.46

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wallingford

107

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wallingford 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 Wesleyan University, CT

Average rent prices in Wallingford have decreased by 14% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Wesleyan University, CT

Rent prices in Wallingford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wallingford is $1,650, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Wallingford run $1,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,700.

Listings

Studio

$1,175

-

3%

1 bedroom

$1,495

-

18%

2 bedroom

$1,827

-

11%

3 bedroom

$2,340

-

13%

4 bedroom

$2,150

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,175

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,827

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,340

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

The table above reflects average rent prices in Wesleyan University, 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.

Discover rentals in Wesleyan University, CT

682 Old Colony Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Meriden

Residential Rental, Meriden, CT

682 Old Colony Rd, Meriden, CT 06451

1 bed

2 baths

$750

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
5 Oak Street - Meriden - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

5 Oak Street - Meriden

5 Oak St, Meriden, CT 06450

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,100–$1,350

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
190 Liberty Street - Red Pod - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

190 Liberty Street - Red Pod

190 Liberty St, Middletown, CT 06457

2 beds

1 bath

$1,282

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
510 Liberty St #2ndFL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Meriden

Residential Rental, Apartment, Meriden, CT

510 Liberty St #2ndFL, Meriden, CT 06450

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

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

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Frequently asked questions for Wesleyan University, CT

Quick answers to common questions about the Wallingford rental market.

How much is rent in Wallingford?

The average rent in Wallingford is $1,732 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wallingford?

Average rent prices in Wallingford have decreased by 14% since last year.

How does Wallingford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wallingford is 9% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $168 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Wallingford?

To comfortably afford rent in Wallingford, you'd need to earn approximately $69,000/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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