Average Rent in Waterbury, CT
6 apartment buildings, 36 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,797/mo
Cheapest
$1,396/mo
Properties
6
Units
36
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 6 properties in Waterbury, CT.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Waterbury, CT Rent Prices
All 6 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Rivers Edge
35 Sharon Rd, Waterbury, CT 06705, USA
Middlebury Crossing Apartments
33 Newfield Ave #6, Waterbury, CT 06708, USA
Summit Ridge Estates
300 Schraffts Dr #1, Waterbury, CT 06705, USA
Lakeview
440 Meriden Rd, Waterbury, CT 06705, USA
Parkview Apartments
270 Spring St #5, Naugatuck, CT 06770, USA
Exchange Place Towers
44 Center St, Waterbury, CT 06702, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rivers Edge 35 Sharon Rd, Waterbury, CT 06705, USA | $1,396 | $1,786 | $2.20 | 4.3 (110) | 12 |
| 2 | Middlebury Crossing Apartments 33 Newfield Ave #6, Waterbury, CT 06708, USA | $1,425 | $1,644 | $1.60 | 3 (9) | 7 |
| 3 | Summit Ridge Estates 300 Schraffts Dr #1, Waterbury, CT 06705, USA | $1,475 | $1,490 | $1.90 | 2.2 (13) | 3 |
| 4 | Lakeview 440 Meriden Rd, Waterbury, CT 06705, USA | $1,583 | $1,755 | $2.04 | 4.2 (60) | 7 |
| 5 | Parkview Apartments 270 Spring St #5, Naugatuck, CT 06770, USA | $1,888 | $2,142 | $2.23 | 4.3 (106) | 7 |
| 6 | Exchange Place Towers 44 Center St, Waterbury, CT 06702, USA | -- | -- | -- | 3.7 (3) | 0 |
Explore Each Property
Rivers Edge
4.3 (110)35 Sharon Rd, Waterbury, CT 06705, USA
Middlebury Crossing Apartments
3 (9)33 Newfield Ave #6, Waterbury, CT 06708, USA
Summit Ridge Estates
2.2 (13)300 Schraffts Dr #1, Waterbury, CT 06705, USA
Lakeview
4.2 (60)440 Meriden Rd, Waterbury, CT 06705, USA
Parkview Apartments
4.3 (106)270 Spring St #5, Naugatuck, CT 06770, USA
Exchange Place Towers
3.7 (3)44 Center St, Waterbury, CT 06702, USA
Waterbury, CT Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Waterbury, CT is $1,797 per month, based on 36 units across 6 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,396 at Rivers Edge to $1,888 at Parkview Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,396/mo | $1,396/mo | 1 |
| 1 Bed | $1,627/mo | $1,425/mo | 14 |
| 2 Bed | $1,929/mo | $1,500/mo | 21 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Waterbury, CT, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Waterbury, CT averages $1,627/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,929/mo. At the local median household income of $51,642, that works out to 42% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Waterbury, CT at $1,180/mo. The current tracked market average runs 52% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Waterbury, CT while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Waterbury, CT?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$72,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,797/mo.
Comfortable income
$86,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,396/mo), you need to earn at least $56,000/year.
Median household income in Waterbury, CT is $51,642 , about 40% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Waterbury, CT
Overall prices in Waterbury, CT runs above the national average by about 1% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 101.0, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Waterbury, CT's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,797 |
| Utilities | $397 |
| Groceries | $532 |
| Transportation | $946 |
| Healthcare | $461 |
| Other goods and services | $738 |
| Estimated total | $4,872/mo |
Population
114,356
Median household income
$51,642
Census median rent
$1,180/mo
Rent as % of income
33.6%
Median age
37.8
Mean commute
28 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in Connecticut
How Waterbury, CT rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Waterbury, CT | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford, CT | $3,231 | +80% | 11 |
| Norwalk, CT | $3,020 | +68% | 10 |
| Hartford, CT | $1,694 | -6% | 6 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $2,855 | +59% | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Waterbury, CT?
The average rent in Waterbury, CT is $1,797 per month, based on 36 units across 6 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Waterbury, CT?
The lowest available rent in Waterbury, CT starts at $1,396 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Waterbury, CT?
1-bedroom apartments in Waterbury, CT average $1,627/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,425/mo across 14 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Waterbury, CT?
2-bedroom apartments in Waterbury, CT average $1,929/mo. Units start from $1,500/mo across 21 units currently listed.
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