Last updated on July 11, 2026

Average rent in
Norwalk, CT

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Norwalk rent stands today

    Norwalk, CT rent rose 4.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,855/month. Renters are paying $446 more per month on average than last year, with rents near the recent peak of $2,950/month from June 2026.

  • Vs. national rents

    Norwalk runs roughly 1.5× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier coastal metros. The market includes 103 total rentals, with a smaller inventory at higher price points.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Norwalk rent for about $2,008/month, 1-bedrooms $2,475/month, and 2-bedrooms $3,220/month, with 3-bedrooms at $4,277/month and 4+ bedrooms at $5,400/month. Houses command a median of $4,400/month compared to $2,752/month for apartments.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Cranbury rents fell 72.0% year over year to $3,226/month across 14 rentals, and Silvermine dropped 65.8% to $2,943/month. These declines contrast with the citywide 4.2% rise, showing localized market shifts.

Median rent

Median rent in Norwalk

$2,855/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Norwalk is $2,855 per month as of July 2026. This is 46% above the national average rent, or $905 more per month.

$2.66

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Norwalk

103

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Norwalk rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Norwalk, CT

Average rent prices in Norwalk have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $2,752, whereas a house costs $4,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Norwalk run $2,475 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,240.

Listings

Studio

$2,007

No Change

4%

1 bedroom

$2,475

4%

No Change

2 bedroom

$3,219

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$4,277

3%

44%

4 bedroom

$5,400

8%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$2,007

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,475

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,219

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,277

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

44%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,400

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

9%

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

Median rent price$2,855
increased by46%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,675
increased by37%

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.

Discover rentals in Norwalk, CT

11 Bedford Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Springhil apartment for rent in Norwalk

2 beds

1 bath

$1,975

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 15

West Ave Apts LLC - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

West Ave Apts LLC

24 West Ave, Norwalk, CT 06854

2 beds

1 bath

$2,050–$2,395

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

Apartment for rent

31 Stuart Ave #P - Photo 1 of 1

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

Norwalk Housing Ventures I LLC - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Norwalk Housing Ventures I LLC

143 1/2 S Main St, Norwalk, CT 06854

2 beds

1 bath

$2,350

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

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 $2,855 per month as of July 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Norwalk?

Average rent prices in Norwalk have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $905 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Norwalk?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Norwalk are Springhil ($2,400/mo), East Norwalk ($2,784/mo), and Wolfpit ($2,799/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).

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