Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Washington, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Washington

$5,750/mo

decreased by64%

vs previous year

The average rent in Washington is $5,750 per month as of August 2026. This is 196% above the national average rent, or $3,810 more per month.

$2.53

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Washington

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Washington rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Washington, CT

Average rent prices in Washington have decreased by 49% over the last month and have decreased by 64% 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 Washington, CT

Rent prices in Washington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Washington is $2,675, whereas a house costs $5,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Washington run $1,895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,595.

Listings

Studio

$1,875

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,850

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

77%

3 bedroom

$3,850

No Change

12%

4 bedroom

$5,500

8%

60%

Studio

Average rent

$1,875

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last year

77%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,850

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

60%

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

Compare median rent prices in Washington and Bethlehem by all bedroom counts and property types.

Washington

Median rent price$5,750
increased by196%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,100
increased by60%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Washington, CT is 85% higher than the median rent in Bethlehem, CT.

Discover rentals in Washington, CT

18 Plumb Hill Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Washington

SINGLE_FAMILY - Washington, CT

18 Plumb Hill Rd, Washington, CT 06793

4 beds

3.5 baths

$7,000

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

House for rent

147 Wykeham Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Washington

SINGLE_FAMILY - Washington, CT

147 Wykeham Rd, Washington, CT 06793

3 beds

2.5 baths

$7,000

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

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Washington, CT

Quick answers to common questions about the Washington rental market.

How much is rent in Washington?

The average rent in Washington is $5,750 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Washington?

Average rent prices in Washington have decreased by 49% over the last month and have decreased by 64% since last year.

How does Washington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Washington is 196% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,810 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Washington?

To comfortably afford rent in Washington, you'd need to earn approximately $230,000/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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