Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Wallingford, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Wallingford

$1,950/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wallingford is $1,950 per month as of October 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $50 more per month.

$2.01

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wallingford

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wallingford rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 decreased by 23% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $1,700, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Wallingford run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.

Listings

Studio

$1,710

No Change

1%

1 bedroom

$1,725

5%

15%

2 bedroom

$2,175

18%

21%

3 bedroom

$2,900

4%

32%

4 bedroom

$3,450

No Change

28%

Studio

Average rent

$1,710

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,725

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,175

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

21%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

32%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,450

Last year

28%

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$1,950
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,900

Equal to the 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

117 Washington St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wallingford

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

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.
88 Carlton St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Wallingford

2 beds

1 bath

$1,549

Price dropped $146Fees 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.
10 Valley St ##2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wallingford

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

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.
180 N Cherry St #13 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wallingford

Residential Rental, Apartment, Wallingford, CT

180 N Cherry St #13, Wallingford, CT 06492

2 beds

1 bath

$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.

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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 $1,950 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wallingford?

Average rent prices in Wallingford have decreased by 23% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Wallingford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wallingford is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 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 $78,000/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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