Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Waterford, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Waterford

$2,250/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Waterford is $2,250 per month as of June 2026. This is 15% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.

$2.12

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Waterford

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Waterford, CT, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Waterford, CT

Average rent prices in Waterford have increased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,937, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Waterford run $1,875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,320.

Listings

Studio

$1,350

10%

-

1 bedroom

$1,800

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,275

1%

8%

3 bedroom

$2,500

6%

10%

4 bedroom

$3,000

6%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,275

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

6%

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$2,250
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,900
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Waterford, CT is 18% 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

Waterford Parc, LLC - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

Waterford Parc, LLC

22 Miner Ln, Waterford, CT 06385

2 beds

2 baths

$2,250

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

Apartment for rent

14 Stoney Brook Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Waterford

SINGLE_FAMILY - Waterford, CT

14 Stoney Brook Dr, Waterford, CT 06385

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,500

$2,300

Price drop

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

House for rent

111 Clark Ln #2 - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted
New construction

5d+ ago

House for rent in Waterford

SINGLE_FAMILY - Waterford, CT

111 Clark Ln #2, 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 $2,250 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Waterford?

Average rent prices in Waterford have increased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Waterford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Waterford is 15% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 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 $90,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Waterford offers strong options for pet owners, with 59% of rental listings welcoming pets. This amenity ties as the most common feature in the local rental market, making it relatively easy to find housing that accommodates companion animals.

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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