Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Waterford, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Waterford

$2,375/mo

increased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Waterford is $2,375 per month as of July 2026. This is 23% above the national average rent, or $445 more per month.

$2.04

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Waterford

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Waterford rentals at each price point

100%75%50%25%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Waterford, CT

Average rent prices in Waterford have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 17% 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 Waterford, CT

Rent prices in Waterford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Waterford is $1,925, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Waterford run $1,875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,350.

Listings

Studio

$1,350

10%

-

1 bedroom

$1,750

3%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,250

1%

10%

3 bedroom

$2,500

1%

13%

4 bedroom

$5,000

6%

117%

Studio

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

117%

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

Compare median rent prices in Waterford and Colchester by all bedroom counts and property types.

Waterford

Median rent price$2,375
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,299
increased by19%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Waterford, CT is 3% higher than the median rent in Colchester, CT.

Discover rentals in Waterford, CT

41R Boston Post Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Waterford

2 beds

1 bath

$1,887

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 Mar 23

111 Clark Ln #42 - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted
New construction

5d+ ago

House for rent in Waterford

SINGLE_FAMILY - Waterford, CT

111 Clark Ln #42, Waterford, CT 06385

3 beds

2 baths

$2,500

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

House for rent

111 Clark Ln #38 - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted
New construction

5d+ ago

House for rent in Waterford

SINGLE_FAMILY - Waterford, CT

111 Clark Ln #38, Waterford, CT 06385

3 beds

2 baths

$2,500

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

House for rent

111 Clark Ln #41 - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted
New construction

5d+ ago

House for rent in Waterford

SINGLE_FAMILY - Waterford, CT

111 Clark Ln #41, Waterford, CT 06385

3 beds

2 baths

$2,500

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

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Waterford, CT

Quick answers to common questions about the Waterford rental market.

How much is rent in Waterford?

The average rent in Waterford is $2,375 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Waterford?

Average rent prices in Waterford have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 17% since last year.

How does Waterford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Waterford is 23% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $445 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Waterford?

To comfortably afford rent in Waterford, you'd need to earn approximately $95,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on our current listings, Waterford welcomes pet owners with 56% of rental properties allowing pets. With an average of 32 apartments available monthly, this works out to about 18 pet-friendly units 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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