Last updated on May 17, 2026

Average rent in
Old Lyme, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Old Lyme

$3,175/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Old Lyme is $3,175 per month as of May 2026. This is 63% above the national average rent, or $1,226 more per month.

$2.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Old Lyme

7

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Old Lyme rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Old Lyme, CT, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Old Lyme, CT

Average rent prices in Old Lyme have increased by 15% over the last month and have increased by 14% 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 Old Lyme, CT

Rent prices in Old Lyme vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Old Lyme is $1,900, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Old Lyme run $2,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,250.

Listings

Studio

$1,100

No Change

34%

1 bedroom

$2,025

13%

-

2 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

16%

3 bedroom

$3,675

12%

62%

4 bedroom

$3,650

15%

236%

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

Last year

34%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,025

Last 30 days

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,675

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

62%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,650

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

236%

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

Compare median rent prices in Old Lyme and Clinton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Old Lyme

Median rent price$3,175
increased by63%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,950

Equal to the the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Old Lyme, CT is 63% higher than the median rent in Clinton, CT.

Discover rentals in Old Lyme, CT

55 Swan Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Old Lyme

SINGLE_FAMILY - Old Lyme, CT

55 Swan Ave, Old Lyme, CT 06371

4 beds

2 baths

$2,950

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

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Old Lyme, CT

Quick answers to common questions about the Old Lyme rental market.

How much is rent in Old Lyme?

The average rent in Old Lyme is $3,175 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Old Lyme?

Average rent prices in Old Lyme have increased by 15% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.

How does Old Lyme rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Old Lyme is 63% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,226 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Old Lyme?

To comfortably afford rent in Old Lyme, you'd need to earn approximately $127,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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