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Average Rent in Waterbury, CT & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Waterbury, CT. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,929/mo
▲ +8% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,500/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
5
tracked daily
Units Listed
21
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Waterbury, CT
Compare average rent across Waterbury, CT neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterbury 06770 | $2,142 | $1,888 | 1 | 7 |
| Waterbury 06705 | $1,736 | $1,396 | 3 | 22 |
| Waterbury 06708 | $1,644 | $1,425 | 1 | 7 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Waterbury, CT?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Waterbury, CT is $1,929 per month across 5 apartment communities and 21 available units. Rents have increased $147 (8%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Summit Ridge Estates starting at $1,500/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,929/mo.
Prices range from $1,500 to $2,220 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 10 units are currently listed.
Waterbury, CT Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Waterbury, CT
Rent Prices by Apartment in Waterbury, CT
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Ridge Estates | $1,500/mo | $1,500/mo | 1 | 2.2 |
| Middlebury Crossing Apartments | $1,745/mo | $1,808/mo | 4 | 3 |
| Lakeview | $1,759/mo | $1,810/mo | 5 | 4.2 |
| Rivers Edge | $1,870/mo | $1,927/mo | 5 | 4.3 |
| Parkview Apartments | $2,164/mo | $2,184/mo | 6 | 4.3 |
Google Search Trends for Waterbury, CT Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Waterbury, CT
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$77,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,929/mo.
Comfortable income
$93,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,500/mo), you need to earn at least $60,000/year.
Median household income in Waterbury, CT is $51,642 , about 44% 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) | $1,929 |
| Utilities | $397 |
| Groceries | $532 |
| Transportation | $946 |
| Healthcare | $461 |
| Other goods and services | $738 |
| Estimated total | $5,004/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.
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