Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Norwich, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Norwich

$1,700/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Norwich is $1,700 per month as of September 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $200 less per month.

$1.78

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Norwich

36

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Norwich rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Norwich run $1,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,625.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

10%

-

1 bedroom

$1,495

2%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,637

1%

11%

3 bedroom

$2,000

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,000

5%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,637

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

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$1,700
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,725
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Norwich, CT is 1% lower than the median rent in Colchester, CT.

Discover rentals in Norwich, CT

32A-40B Spaulding Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

32A-40B Spaulding Street

32 Spaulding St, Norwich, CT 06360

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,250–$2,000

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

2d ago

8.6

Very good

53-67 Otis Street

5367 Otis St, Norwich, CT 06360

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.
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

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

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

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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 $1,700 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Norwich?

Average rent prices in Norwich have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Norwich rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Norwich is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 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 $68,000/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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