Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Wallingford, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Wallingford

$2,050/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wallingford is $2,050 per month as of July 2026. This is 6% above the national average rent, or $120 more per month.

$2.01

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wallingford

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wallingford rentals at each price point

95%71%48%24%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 remained the same 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 $2,000, whereas a house costs $2,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Wallingford run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.

Listings

Studio

$1,695

10%

-

1 bedroom

$1,850

9%

29%

2 bedroom

$1,850

1%

8%

3 bedroom

$2,650

6%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,900

No Change

90%

Studio

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

29%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,900

Last year

90%

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$2,050
increased by6%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,950
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wallingford, CT is 5% 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

CONDOS - 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.

Condo for rent

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

Wallingford Ventures 24 LLC - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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.

Apartment for rent

219 South Orchard Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

219 South Orchard Street

219 S Orchard St, Wallingford, CT 06492

3 beds

2 baths

$2,300

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 $2,050 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wallingford?

Average rent prices in Wallingford have remained the same 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 6% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $120 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 $82,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on our current listings, pet-friendly apartments are available in Wallingford, appearing in 21% of rental properties. With an average of 28 listings available monthly, this works out to about 6 pet-welcoming apartments each month.

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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