Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Western Connecticut State University, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Ridgefield

$2,500/mo

increased by25%

vs previous year

The average rent in Ridgefield is $2,500 per month as of September 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.

$2.15

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ridgefield

62

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 25% 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 $2,300, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Ridgefield run $2,180 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,473.

Listings

Studio

$1,862

-

4%

1 bedroom

$2,180

-

14%

2 bedroom

$2,625

-

32%

3 bedroom

$3,100

-

2%

4 bedroom

$3,800

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,862

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,180

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,625

Last year

32%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

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

$1,800

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
7 Golden Hill St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bethel

2 beds

2 baths

$1,900

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
10 Balmforth Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

10 Balmforth Avenue

10 Balmforth Ave, Danbury, CT 06810

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.
7 Golden Hill St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bethel

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

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

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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 $2,500 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ridgefield?

Average rent prices in Ridgefield have increased by 25% 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 $600 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 $100,000/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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