Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 25, 2026
Average rent in
Norwalk, CT
Average rent in
Last updated on May 25, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Norwalk rent stands today
Norwalk, CT rent rose 3.4% year over year, with a current median of $2,842/month. Renters today are paying $506 more per month on average than last year, with rent just 1.4% below the recent peak of $2,866/month in December 2025.
Compared to national trends
Norwalk, CT runs roughly 1.5× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier East Coast metros. The market has 104 total rentals, offering a limited but varied selection for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Norwalk sit around $2,015/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,480/month, and 2-bedrooms around $3,200/month, with 3-bedrooms at $4,350/month and 4+ bedrooms at $5,400/month. These figures show the range of rents by bedroom count across the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
Cranbury rents fell 77.4% year over year to $2,600/month across 15 rentals, while Rowayton dropped 73.3% to $3,200/month and Silvermine declined 70.6% to $2,650/month. These steep local declines contrast with the citywide rent increase of 3.4%, showing significant neighborhood variation.
Median rent
Median rent in Norwalk
$2,842/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Norwalk is $2,842 per month as of May 2026. This is 46% above the national average rent, or $892 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Norwalk
104
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Norwalk rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Norwalk, CT
Average rent prices in Norwalk have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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
Norwalk, CT
Rent prices in Norwalk vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Norwalk is $2,706, whereas a house costs $4,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Norwalk run $2,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,238.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,015 | 1% |  3% | |
1 bedroom | $2,480 | 2% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $3,200 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $4,350 | 2% | 62% | |
4 bedroom | $5,400 | 27% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Broad River | $2,988 | |
Brookside | $2,600 | |
Central Norwalk | $3,081 | |
Cranbury | $2,600 | |
East Norwalk | $2,822 | |
Rowayton | $3,200 | |
Springhil | $2,425 | |
West Norwalk | $2,850 | |
Wolfpit | $2,799 | |
Woods Pond | $2,650 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,706 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,000 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,015
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,480
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,350
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
62%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,400
Last 30 days
27%
Last year
6%
Springhil
Average rent
$2,425
East Norwalk
Average rent
$2,822
Central Norwalk
Average rent
$3,081
Brookside
Average rent
$2,600
West Norwalk
Average rent
$2,850
Rowayton
Average rent
$3,200
Cranbury
Average rent
$2,600
Wolfpit
Average rent
$2,799
Broad River
Average rent
$2,988
Woods Pond
Average rent
$2,650
Apartments
Average rent
$2,706
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Norwalk, 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 Norwalk, CT compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Norwalk and Bethel by all bedroom counts and property types.
Norwalk
46%higher than the national median
36%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Norwalk, CT is 7% higher than the median rent in Bethel, CT.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,650
7%$2,000
2%$2,505
6%$3,300
16%$3,672
27%$3,888
9%$3,056
4%$4,260
17%$4,673
10%$3,147
8%$3,200
16%$6,101
36%Discover rentals in Norwalk, CT
3d ago
24 West Ave, Norwalk, CT 06854
2 beds
1 bath
$2,117
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Springhil condo for rent in Norwalk
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Brookside apartment for rent in Norwalk
10 Bayview Ave #2, Norwalk, CT 06854
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Springhil apartment for rent in Norwalk
12 N Taylor Ave #28, Norwalk, CT 06854
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Norwalk
34 Shorehaven Rd, Norwalk, CT 06855
3 beds
3 baths
$35,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Rowayton house for rent in Norwalk
9 Dancing Bear Rd, Norwalk, CT 06853
3 beds
3 baths
$30,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Rowayton house for rent in Norwalk
104 Roton Ave, Norwalk, CT 06853
3 beds
4 baths
$28,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Brookside house for rent in Norwalk
7 Westview Ln #NA, Norwalk, CT 06854
4 beds
2 baths
$8,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
41 Wolfpit Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
7h ago
1 Chestnut St, Norwalk, CT 06854
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,313–$5,282
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
22h ago
10 Monroe St, Norwalk, CT 06854
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,441–$4,932
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
230 East Ave, Norwalk, CT 06855
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,306–$4,092
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
41 Wolfpit Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
22h ago
10 Monroe St, Norwalk, CT 06854
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,441–$4,932
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
3 Bedford Ave, Norwalk, CT 06850
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,125–$2,425
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3d ago
31 Ferris Ave, Norwalk, CT 06854
1 bed
1 bath
$2,125
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
41 Wolfpit Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Norwalk
7 Seir Hill Rd #15, Norwalk, CT 06850
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
$3,050
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
1d ago
26 Belden Ave, Norwalk, CT 06850
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,069–$5,262
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
10 Monroe St, Norwalk, CT 06854
2 beds
2 baths
$3,541–$4,932
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Norwalk, CT
Quick answers to common questions about the Norwalk rental market.
How much is rent in Norwalk?
The average rent in Norwalk is $2,842 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Norwalk?
Average rent prices in Norwalk have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Norwalk rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Norwalk is 46% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $892 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Norwalk?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Norwalk are Springhil ($2,425/mo), Brookside ($2,600/mo), and Cranbury ($2,600/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Norwalk?
To comfortably afford rent in Norwalk, you'd need to earn approximately $114,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Norwalk?
Norwalk's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,400 per month, while two-bedroom units reach around $3,200 monthly. These figures represent a citywide average across all property types in the current market.
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).