Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Western Connecticut State University, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Ridgefield

$2,514/mo

increased by26%

vs previous year

The average rent in Ridgefield is $2,514 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $614 more per month.

$2.14

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ridgefield

66

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Ridgefield rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Western Connecticut State University, CT

Average rent prices in Ridgefield have increased by 26% 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 Western Connecticut State University, CT

Rent prices in Ridgefield vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ridgefield is $2,297, whereas a house costs $3,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Ridgefield run $2,152 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,450.

Listings

Studio

$1,967

-

8%

1 bedroom

$2,165

-

6%

2 bedroom

$2,700

-

34%

3 bedroom

$3,300

-

-

4 bedroom

$3,300

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,967

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,165

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last year

34%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

The table above reflects average rent prices in Western Connecticut State 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 Western Connecticut State University, CT

69 Carol St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Danbury

Residential Rental, Ranch, Danbury, CT

69 Carol St, Danbury, CT 06810

3 beds

2 baths

$1,650

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.
7 Golden Hill St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bethel

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

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.
10 Balmforth Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.2

Very good

10 Balmforth Avenue

10 Balmforth Ave, Danbury, CT 06810

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

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.
494 Cowperthwaite St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Danbury

Residential Rental, Apartment, Danbury, CT

494 Cowperthwaite St #2, Danbury, CT 06811

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

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 Western Connecticut State University, CT

Quick answers to common questions about the Ridgefield rental market.

How much is rent in Ridgefield?

The average rent in Ridgefield is $2,514 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ridgefield?

Average rent prices in Ridgefield have increased by 26% since last year.

How does Ridgefield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Ridgefield is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $614 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Ridgefield?

To comfortably afford rent in Ridgefield, you'd need to earn approximately $101,000/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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