Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Norwich, CT

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Norwich, CT rent slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,750/month. Renters are paying $25 less per month than last year, with month-to-month rent unchanged.

  • Norwich sits 7.9% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 55 total rentals offering a small but accessible market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Norwich, CT rent for $1,530/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,450/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,700/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,200/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,008/month. The rental inventory includes a range of bedroom sizes to suit different needs.

Median rent

Median rent in Norwich

$1,750/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Norwich is $1,750 per month as of October 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $150 less per month.

$1.76

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Norwich

55

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Norwich rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Norwich, CT

Average rent prices in Norwich have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 Norwich, CT

Rent prices in Norwich vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Norwich is $1,700, whereas a house costs $2,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Norwich run $1,370 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,662.

Listings

Studio

$1,529

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,450

3%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,700

5%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,200

3%

18%

4 bedroom

$2,008

2%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,529

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,008

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Norwich, 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 Norwich, CT compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Norwich and Colchester by all bedroom counts and property types.

Norwich

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,900

Equal to the the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Norwich, CT is 8% lower than the median rent in Colchester, CT.

Discover rentals in Norwich, CT

53-67 Otis Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

53-67 Otis Street

5367 Otis St, Norwich, CT 06360

2–3 beds

1 bath

$1,350–$1,700

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.
63 Otis St #63-2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Norwich

53-67 Otis Street - 63-2

63 Otis St #63-2, Norwich, CT 06360

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

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.
197 Central Ave #FL2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Norwich

Residential Rental, Split Level, Norwich, CT

197 Central Ave #FL2, Norwich, CT 06360

2 beds

1 bath

$1,375

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.
111 Laurel Hill Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Norwich

Residential Rental, Colonial, Norwich, CT

111 Laurel Hill Ave, Norwich, CT 06360

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

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 Norwich, CT

Quick answers to common questions about the Norwich rental market.

How much is rent in Norwich?

The average rent in Norwich is $1,750 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Norwich?

Average rent prices in Norwich have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Norwich rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Norwich is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Norwich?

To comfortably afford rent in Norwich, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Norwich?

January offers the best rental deals in Norwich, with rents running approximately 14.5% lower than the summer peak in June. This seasonal variation creates clear timing opportunities for budget-conscious renters throughout the year.

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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