Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 15, 2026

Average rent in
Waterbury, CT

Last updated on February 15, 2026

Last updated on February 15, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Waterbury, CT is $1,600. This is -16%, or $300, lower than the national average.

$1.37

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,600

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

118

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Waterbury, CT is $1,600. This is -16%, or $300, lower than the national average.

$1.37

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
43%
44%
9%
2%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

55%
45%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Waterbury, CT

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Waterbury, CT have decreased by 5% in the last month and have increased by 3% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Waterbury, CT

The monthly rent for an apartment in Waterbury, CT is $1,500. A 1-bedroom apartment in Waterbury, CT costs about $1,250 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,500. Houses for rent in Waterbury, CT are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,147.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,250

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$1,800

2%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,195

4%

1%

Studio

$1,025

1%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,025

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Waterbury, 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.

Compare rent prices in Waterbury, CT to other cities

Median rent prices in Waterbury, CT for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Branford, CT.

Waterbury

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Waterbury, CT is 38% lower than the median rent in Branford, CT.

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337 Congress Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.1

Very good

337 Congress Avenue

337 Congress Ave Apt 3b, Waterbury, CT 06708

2 beds

1 bath

$950

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

832 North Main Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

832 North Main Street

832 N Main St, Waterbury, CT 06704

4 beds

1 bath

$1,200

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

3 Marley Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Waterbury

APARTMENT - Waterbury, CT

3 Marley Pl, Waterbury, CT 06705

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

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

Apartment for rent

227 Hillside Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

227 Hillside Avenue

227 Hillside Ave, Waterbury, CT 06710

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

67 Dallas Terrace #9 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Waterbury

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 6

121 Lounsbury St Apt 3e #3E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Waterbury

APARTMENT - Waterbury, CT

121 Lounsbury St Apt 3e #3E, Waterbury, CT 06706

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

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

Apartment for rent

21 N Walnut St Unit 3 #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Waterbury

APARTMENT - Waterbury, CT

21 N Walnut St Unit 3 #3, Waterbury, CT 06704

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

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

Apartment for rent

47 Pleasant St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Waterbury

47 Pleasant Street - 1

47 Pleasant St #1, Waterbury, CT 06706

3 beds

1 bath

$1,300

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

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 20