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Last updated on August 26, 2026
Average rent in
Norwalk, CT
Average rent in
Last updated on August 26, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Norwalk rent stands today
Norwalk, CT rent rose 2.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,810/month. Renters today are paying $297 more per month on average than last year as the market reaches its peak this August 2026.
Vs. national rents
Norwalk runs roughly 1.5× the $1,925/month national median, positioning it as a pricier coastal metro with a total of 112 rentals available across the city.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for about $2,045/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,345/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,216/month, with 3-bedrooms at $4,000/month and 4+ bedrooms at $5,000/month. Apartments make up 57.1% of total rentals, with houses renting at a median of $4,500/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Silvermine rents fell 75.5% year over year to $2,600/month across 15 rentals, and Rowayton dropped 52.9% to $3,448/month across 18 rentals. These declines contrast with the citywide 2.6% rent increase and show localized market shifts.
Median rent
Median rent in Norwalk
$2,809/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Norwalk is $2,809 per month as of August 2026. This is 46% above the national average rent, or $884 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Norwalk
112
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 3% 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 $2,711, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Norwalk run $2,365 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,212.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,045 | 1% | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $2,345 |  3% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $3,215 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $4,000 | 8% | 20% | |
4 bedroom | $5,000 | 16% | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Broad River | $3,234 | |
Brookside | $3,377 | |
Central Norwalk | $3,079 | |
East Norwalk | $3,215 | |
Rowayton | $3,447 | |
Silvermine | $2,600 | |
Springhil | $2,300 | |
West Norwalk | $3,025 | |
Wolfpit | $2,750 | |
Woodward Avenue | $2,950 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,711 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,300 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,500 | 18% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,890 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,045
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,345
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,215
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
20%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,000
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
9%
Central Norwalk
Average rent
$3,079
Springhil
Average rent
$2,300
East Norwalk
Average rent
$3,215
Wolfpit
Average rent
$2,750
Brookside
Average rent
$3,377
Rowayton
Average rent
$3,447
Silvermine
Average rent
$2,600
West Norwalk
Average rent
$3,025
Woodward Avenue
Average rent
$2,950
Broad River
Average rent
$3,234
Apartments
Average rent
$2,711
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
18%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,890
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
29%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Norwalk, CT is 14% higher than the median rent in Bethel, CT.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,475
15%$2,015
1%$2,300
5%$3,360
27%$4,500
5%$3,832
10%$3,294
2%$3,500
32%$4,100
14%$3,000
3%$2,600
31%$6,750
13%Discover rentals in Norwalk, CT
5d+ ago
Central Norwalk apartment for rent in Norwalk
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
143 1/2 S Main St, Norwalk, CT 06854
2 beds
1 bath
$2,225
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
18h ago
Springhil apartment for rent in Norwalk
12 N Taylor Ave #35, Norwalk, CT 06854
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Norwalk
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Silvermine house for rent in Norwalk
99 Highfield Rd, Norwalk, CT 06897
4 beds
6.5 baths
$50,000
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
Rowayton house for rent in Norwalk
9 Dancing Bear Rd, Norwalk, CT 06853
3 beds
3 baths
$10,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Brookside house for rent in Norwalk
5 Shaw Ave, Norwalk, CT 06854
3 beds
3 baths
$9,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
1h ago
41 Wolfpit Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,375–$3,325
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1 Cemetery St, Norwalk, CT 06855
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$2,500–$6,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
14h ago
1 Chestnut St, Norwalk, CT 06854
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,075–$5,575
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
14h ago
26 Belden Ave, Norwalk, CT 06850
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,512–$4,359
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
Verified
5 Woodbury Ave #3, Norwalk, CT 06850
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
$2,295
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
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
3 Bedford Ave, Norwalk, CT 06850
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
50 Connecticut Ave, Norwalk, CT 06850
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995–$2,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1h ago
41 Wolfpit Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,375–$3,325
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3h ago
41 N Main St, Norwalk, CT 06854
2 beds
2 baths
$3,650
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 Woodbury Ave #3, Norwalk, CT 06850
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
$2,295
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
Available Aug 15
1h ago
150 Glover Ave, Norwalk, CT 06850
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$3,695
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
12 Rowan St, Norwalk, CT 06855
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
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 $2,809 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Norwalk?
Average rent prices in Norwalk have increased by 3% 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 $884 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Norwalk?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Norwalk are Springhil ($2,300/mo), Silvermine ($2,600/mo), and Wolfpit ($2,750/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Norwalk?
To comfortably afford rent in Norwalk, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Norwalk?
April offers the best rental deals in Norwalk, with rents running about 7.5% lower than November, which sees the highest prices. January and June are the most competitive months with higher demand, while November has the lowest competition.
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).