Bedroom count
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Last updated on November 14, 2026
Average rent in
Waterbury, CT
Average rent in
Last updated on November 14, 2026
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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. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with no month-over-month change in recent months.
Compared to national trends
Waterbury sits 15.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market with 134 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $1,295/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,250/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,550/month in Waterbury, CT. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,700/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,000/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Waterbury
$1,600/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Waterbury is $1,600 per month as of November 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $300 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Waterbury
134
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Waterbury rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Waterbury, CT
Average rent prices in Waterbury have remained the same 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 $2,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Waterbury run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,295 | No Change |  18% | |
1 bedroom | $1,250 | 4% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,550 |  2% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,700 | No Change | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 | No Change | 15% |
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 | No Change | 3% | |
Condos | $1,950 | No Change | 22% | |
Houses | $2,350 | No Change | 31% | |
Rooms | $1,650 | 83% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,295
Last year
18%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
15%
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 year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,950
Last year
22%
Houses
Average rent
$2,350
Last year
31%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
83%
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
16%lower than the national median
18%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Waterbury, CT is 29% lower than the median rent in Branford, CT.
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waterbury
609 Cooke St, Waterbury, CT 06710
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 22
3d ago
337 Congress Ave Apt 3b, Waterbury, CT 06708
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
199 E Main St, Waterbury, CT 06702
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100–$1,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
7h ago
832 N Main St, Waterbury, CT 06704
4 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
69 Lexington Ave, Waterbury, CT 06710
4 beds
1 bath
$3,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 14
14h ago
House for rent in Waterbury
31 Oliver Ave, Waterbury, CT 06705
3 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Waterbury
91 Taft Pt #7, Waterbury, CT 06708
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waterbury
21 Cheryl Dr, Waterbury, CT 06708
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
28 Wesley St, Waterbury, CT 06708
1 bed
1 bath
$1,475
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
366 Schraffts Dr, Waterbury, CT 06705
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
7h ago
134 Chestnut Ave, Waterbury, CT 06710
3 beds
1 bath
$1,449
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
16h ago
Condo for rent in Waterbury
35 Merrill St #NEW3, Waterbury, CT 06708
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Nov 13
2d ago
28 Wesley St, Waterbury, CT 06708
1 bed
1 bath
$1,475
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
42 Gayridge Rd, Waterbury, CT 06705
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
2876 E Main St, Waterbury, CT 06705
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
450 Hill St, Waterbury, CT 06704
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
4h ago
Verified
214 Oak St #3, Waterbury, CT 06705
3 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 20
4d ago
125 Hillside Ave, Waterbury, CT 06710
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
7h ago
134 Chestnut Ave, Waterbury, CT 06710
3 beds
1 bath
$1,449
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
7h ago
26 Colley St, Waterbury, CT 06708
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Waterbury?
Average rent prices in Waterbury have remained the same 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 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 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).