Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Wallingford, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Wallingford

$2,000/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wallingford is $2,000 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $100 more per month.

$1.54

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wallingford

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wallingford rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Wallingford, CT

Average rent prices in Wallingford have increased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 Wallingford, CT

Rent prices in Wallingford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wallingford is $1,962, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Wallingford run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.

Listings

Studio

$1,695

9%

-

1 bedroom

$1,827

No Change

10%

2 bedroom

$2,075

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,947

3%

18%

4 bedroom

$3,500

No Change

50%

Studio

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,827

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,075

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,947

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last year

50%

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

Compare median rent prices in Wallingford and Ansonia by all bedroom counts and property types.

Wallingford

Median rent price$2,000
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,950
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wallingford, CT is 3% higher than the median rent in Ansonia, CT.

Discover rentals in Wallingford, CT

36 Sigwin Cir #36 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Wallingford

Residential Rental, Ranch, Wallingford, CT

36 Sigwin Cir #36, Wallingford, CT 06492

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
Wallingford Ventures 24 LLC - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

Wallingford Ventures 24 LLC

24 Parsons St, Wallingford, CT 06492

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
153 N Ridgeland Rd - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Wallingford

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
530 Center St #C3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Wallingford

Residential Rental, Townhouse, Wallingford, CT

530 Center St #C3, Wallingford, CT 06492

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,200

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

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Frequently asked questions for Wallingford, CT

Quick answers to common questions about the Wallingford rental market.

How much is rent in Wallingford?

The average rent in Wallingford is $2,000 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wallingford?

Average rent prices in Wallingford have increased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Wallingford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wallingford is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Wallingford?

To comfortably afford rent in Wallingford, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/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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