Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 16, 2026
Average rent in
Waterbury, CT
Average rent in
Last updated on August 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Waterbury rent stands today
Waterbury, CT rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,600/month. Month over month, rents cooled by 3.1%.
Compared to national trends
Waterbury is 16.9% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median. The city has 129 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Waterbury rent for $1,599/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,250/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,600/month. 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms rent for $1,700/month and $2,125/month respectively.
Median rent
Median rent in Waterbury
$1,600/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Waterbury is $1,600 per month as of August 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $325 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Waterbury
129
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Waterbury rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Waterbury, CT
Average rent prices in Waterbury have decreased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same 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
Waterbury, CT
Rent prices in Waterbury vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Waterbury is $1,550, whereas a house costs $2,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Waterbury run $1,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,599 |  13% |  49% | |
1 bedroom | $1,250 | 1% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,600 | 3% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,700 | 3% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,125 | 3% | 4% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Waterbury, CT.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,550 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,497 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,450 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,599
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
49%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,125
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Waterbury, CT.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,497
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
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.
How does rent in Waterbury, CT compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Waterbury and Branford by all bedroom counts and property types.
Waterbury
17%lower than the national median
35%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.
Average rent in nearby cities
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1%$1,550
7%$2,481
16%$1,850
9%Discover rentals in Waterbury, CT
4d ago
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
5d+ ago
199 E Main St, Waterbury, CT 06702
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waterbury
121 Lounsbury St #3E, Waterbury, CT 06706
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waterbury
132 Locust St #6, Waterbury, CT 06704
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
4d ago
69 Lexington Ave, Waterbury, CT 06710
4 beds
1 bath
$3,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Aug 16
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Waterbury
91 Taft Pt #6, Waterbury, CT 06708
3 beds
3 baths
$2,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Waterbury
91 Taft Pt #3, Waterbury, CT 06708
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Waterbury
91 Taft Pt #2, Waterbury, CT 06708
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
366 Schraffts Dr, Waterbury, CT 06705
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 21
1d ago
134 Chestnut Ave, Waterbury, CT 06710
3 beds
1 bath
$1,449
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
222 Bradley Ave, Waterbury, CT 06708
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 21
1d ago
Verified
14 Fairfax St #NA, Waterbury, CT 06704
3 beds
1 bath
$2,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 1
4d ago
136 Jersey St, Waterbury, CT 06706
2 beds
1 bath
$1,675
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waterbury
65 Drake St #1, Waterbury, CT 06704
4 beds
1 bath
$1,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 10
1d ago
26 Colley St, Waterbury, CT 06708
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1017 W Main St, Waterbury, CT 06708
3 beds
1 bath
$1,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
125 Hillside Ave, Waterbury, CT 06710
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
134 Chestnut Ave, Waterbury, CT 06710
3 beds
1 bath
$1,449
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Waterbury, CT
Quick answers to common questions about the Waterbury rental market.
How much is rent in Waterbury?
The average rent in Waterbury is $1,600 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Waterbury?
Average rent prices in Waterbury have decreased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Waterbury rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Waterbury is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $325 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Waterbury?
To comfortably afford rent in Waterbury, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Waterbury?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, January offers the lowest rents in Waterbury, with prices running about 7% lower than the summer peak in July.
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).