Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Wallingford, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Wallingford

$2,100/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wallingford is $2,100 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $150 more per month.

$2.00

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wallingford

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $1,950, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Wallingford run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.

Listings

Studio

$1,645

No Change

35%

1 bedroom

$1,832

3%

26%

2 bedroom

$1,995

6%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,540

3%

14%

4 bedroom

$3,640

No Change

48%

Studio

Average rent

$1,645

Last year

35%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,832

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

26%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,540

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,640

Last year

48%

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$2,100
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,797
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wallingford, CT is 17% higher than the median rent in Ansonia, CT.

Discover rentals in Wallingford, CT

227 Clifton St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Wallingford

BEAUTIFUL 2 BEDROOM ON CLIFTON

227 Clifton St, Wallingford, CT 06492

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

90 N Turnpike Rd #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wallingford

MULTI_FAMILY - Wallingford, CT

90 N Turnpike Rd #3, Wallingford, CT 06492

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

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

Apartment for rent

Judd Sq #243 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Wallingford

CONDOS - Wallingford, CT

Judd Sq #243, Wallingford, CT 06492

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

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

Condo for rent

76 Church St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wallingford

2BR/1.0BA

76 Church St, Wallingford, CT 06492

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

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

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,100 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wallingford?

Average rent prices in Wallingford have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Wallingford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wallingford is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 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 $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Wallingford, CT is $1,382, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $1,882.

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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